The history of Northumbria University goes back to the late nineteenth century when one of its constituent colleges was founded. Another milestone was achieved in 1969 with the foundation of Newcastle Polytechnic. The institution was promoted to university in 1992, and since then it expanded to three campuses in the UK and one international campus in Amsterdam.
The university successfully blends teaching with research activities. It has more than 500 partners around the world including IBM, Nike, and Nissan, all providing an outstanding value for students’ academic efforts.
Partnership with so many businesses and organizations has a positive effect on developing practical skills in real work environments. As a result, the university became number seventh for graduate employability in the UK. 95% of its graduates are able to find work within 6 months after finishing their studies.
The university hosts more than 26,000 students representing 140 countries. Thanks to 100+ societies, clubs, and volunteering projects, they have all conditions for personal and professional development. International undergraduate students can also benefit from scholarships taking £3,000 off first-year fees and £1,500 off fees for subsequent years. Scholarships for postgraduates are available as well.
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Newcastle, the home to Northumbria University, is located in the northeast of England. The city benefits from stunning views of the River Tyne dividing the urban area in half. Students have plenty of things to do and to see in Newcastle thanks to an abundant choice of museums, galleries, clubs, shopping centres, landmarks, etc.
The City Campus of the university sits in the heart of Newcastle. It amalgamates modern learning spaces, cutting-edge sports facilities, and world-class architecture. Northumberland coastal resort is within easy reach by public transport. The Coach Lane campus hosts the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It is a few miles outside the centre of Newcastle. It boasts state-of-the-art libraries and computer facilities, as well as sports infrastructure.
The campus in London teaches Computing, Technology, and Business courses. It is situated in London’s financial and technology districts not far away from Liverpool Street Station. The Amsterdam campus is a result of a partnership between Northumbria University and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. It ensures excellent opportunities to study abroad and work on challenging business projects.
The university has 5,000 rooms in catered and self-catered halls of residence. Accommodation is guaranteed to all first-year students. Newcastle has one of the lowest costs of living making it a friendly city for students. The university itself goes to great lengths to ensure its multicultural community feels welcomed. It provides a Student Service department organizing meet and greets, airport pick-ups, orientation and introduction programmes, etc. Financial Times crowned Northumbria University as a leader for student support.
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