UniHomes guide to
Newcastle
Newcastle is a bustling city in the north with a huge amount of things to do as a student.
As a centre of industry in the 19th century, you
The University of Newcastle is one of the country's prestigious red brick institutions and forms part of the Russell Group.
Northumbria University is the largest university in the north east of England, attracting thousands of students every year.
Both universities are located quite close to the city centre, so you won't be far away from things to do.
Why not try a delicious pizza at Cal's Own pizzeria in Jesmond?
A strawberry daiquiri is just one of the fantastic cocktails you can try a the Zapatista Burrito in Newcastle city centre.
Uni Life in Newcastle
Newcastle is a bustling city with plenty of attractions and activities to keep you busy. You'll see why Newcastle has become a favourite student city from the moment you arrive.
There are great restaurants, bars, and clubs where you can meet new people and make friends. It's not hard to find somewhere to fit in, whether you're into sports, music or want to party!
If you prefer studying to partying, Newcastle has plenty of great libraries and study spaces. The library at Newcastle University is one of the largest in Europe and has over 3 million books available for students.
When you're not busy exploring the sights and sounds of Newcastle, there are some great places to relax
Key reasons to study in Newcastle
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1Massive student city
Newcastle has 2 top-class universities attracting students and researchers from the UK and worldwide. The main campuses are in Central and around Grainger Town, alongside Newcastle Law School, the School of Art and Design and Newcastle College.
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2Lots of student-friendly neighbourhoods
Jesmond, Heaton and City Centre are all great student-friendly neighbourhoods. There are also lots of student houses in Sandyford, Shieldfield and Gosforth. There are over 42,000 students in Newcastle!
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3Amazing nightlife and party scene
Newcastle is famous for its nightclubs, party scenes, live music, and restaurants. You can dance the night away at Tup Tup Palace, Flares or Bijoux, take in a show at Prohibition Cabaret Bar or Boulevard Show Bar, play a few frames at Newcastle's legendary Spot White, tap a keg at the Mean Eyed Cat, watch up and coming comedians alongside household names at The Stand Comedy Club.
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4A city of "biggest" and "bests"
The Great North Run is the biggest half marathon in the world. Trenchers Restaurant in Whitley Bay and Minchella & Co in South Shields won UK's best chippy and ice creams in 2020. Newcastle United regularly pack out St James' Park in the middle of the city.
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5Great public transport setup
Newcastle is a big city in a small space, so you can walk to most places. Tyne and Wear Metro system is a good-value way of getting around the city. Buses run to all of the student neighbourhoods in and around Newcastle. Getting from Gateshead into Newcastle is a one-stop train ride.
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Universities in Newcastle
Newcastle University
Newcastle University offers an excellent student experience. The campus is modern and green, and it is located in the centre of Newcastle. The university also has a variety of other facilities available to students, including sporting facilities, cafes and restaurants, libraries and computer labs, student societies and clubs.
Northumbria University
Northumbria University is a new and exciting university, located in the city of Newcastle. It has a long history of innovation and expertise in the fields of business, arts and social sciences, health and sport sciences, as well as law and education. It's ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, according to Times Higher Education.
