Northumbria University
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Ellison Building
Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Tel: 0191 232 6002
Website: www.northumbria.ac.uk
Student enquiries: Student Administration Office (tel 0191 227 4064).
Applications: UCAS
Overview
Broad study areas: Art & design, business, health, community & education, humanities, law, social sciences, engineering & technology, applied sciences, sports studies.
Students: Total 23,900 (16,600 full-time, 7300 part-time); male/female ratio 2:3. First degree students 16,300 (12,500 full-time, 3800 part-time); of which 1100 international; 38% mature on entry. Postgraduates 4500 (2000 full-time, 2500 part-time). Teaching staff 1050.
In Brief
A modern university.
Location: Newcastle, north east England.
Average UCAS points on entry: 220.
Admissions information: UCAS tariff used to make offers on many courses. AS-levels accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent.
Drop-out rate: 8%.
State school entry: 89%.
Accommodation: Most first years housed who need it.
