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Public university

University of Newcastle

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
QS ranking
197
Acceptance rate
87%
Tuition fee
USD20,891/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Newcastle is located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Its most popular subjects include Engineering - Mineral and Mining, Nursing, Sports-Related Subjects, Engineering - Civil and Structural and Education and Training. This is a large university, with approximately 32,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
83%
17%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
79%
21%
Local studentsInternational students

Student gender

In this university

41%
59%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

25 : 1
25 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

24 : 1
24 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

23 : 1
23 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2021 Budget

USD 509.2 mn

Endowment

-

University website

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Engineering - Mineral and Mining

  2. 2.

    Nursing

  3. 3.

    Sports-Related Subjects

  4. 4.

    Engineering - Civil and Structural

  5. 5.

    Education and Training

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

5

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

346acres

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

24

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

24

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

6

Number of dormitories

9

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,350
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
78 - 81%
Temperature
19°
26°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
73 - 76%
Temperature
10°
23°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
66 - 71%
Temperature
9°
21°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
70 - 78%
Temperature
15°
24°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Newcastle International Airport

Distance between airport and university

7 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 5 - 8
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 25 - 32

After graduation

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

150

Average numbers of services

6