Overview
Ideally situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England, Northumbria University is a research-intensive modern university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally.
Northumbria's transformative strategy, combining a focus on research excellence and social mobility, earned them the accolade of ‘University of the Year 2022' in the prestigious Times Higher Education THE Awards and Modern University of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide, 2024).
Ranked 23rd in the UK for Research Power (REF, 2021), Northumbria's research ethos informs teaching in an ambitious academic learning community. Students are equipped to apply and develop their knowledge in ‘real-world' situations, which is why it ranks among the Top 25 in the UK for the number of graduates in skilled jobs (Graduate Outcomes 2019/20).
Since 2005, almost £300m has been invested in Northumbria's campuses, including a Digital Commons with 24/7 access to over 100 PCs, four libraries providing 2,000 study spaces, over 1.4 million print and e-books, 24/7 access, and IT Support. Other facilities include a flagship £30m Sport Central, boasting state-of-the-art facilities, including a six-lane 25m swimming pool, a running track, sports halls, and a fitness centre.
Northumbria Students' Union (NSU) has been voted by students as a Top 20 Best Student Union (StudentCrowd Awards, 2023), with outstanding facilities comprising bars, entertainment venues, coffee shops, workspaces, chill-out zones and meeting rooms. Ran by students for students, NSU offers a range of services and activities, including over 100 clubs and societies covering a range of interests and cultural beliefs, as well as volunteering opportunities.
With an established community of over 12,000 international students and 236,000 Northumbria alumni worldwide, Northumbria University is a welcoming and attractive option for many.
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