Key reasons to study in Newcastle

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  Welcoming to students

  Newcastle has two top-class universities (Newcastle University and Northumbria University), 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. These campuses feature cutting-edge facilities that any student can get on board with, such as large sports centres, buzzing Students’ Unions, and extensive study spaces. In fact, the library at Newcastle University is one of the largest in Europe and has over 3 million books available for students!

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  Vibrant food scene

  Newcastle student life wouldn’t be complete without paying a visit to the trendiest and tastiest food spots around. While Pho offers a 15% student discount, you can snag a cheeky 10% off at Tortilla whenever you fancy a burrito. Pay a trip to Aidan's Kitchen if you’re a brunch connoisseur - your hangover will definitely thank you! However, if you’re missing your regular home-cooked family meals, you’re always welcome at The WonderBar for a very reasonably-priced Sunday lunch.

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  Lots of student-friendly neighbourhoods

  There are over 42,000 students in Newcastle, making it no surprise that there are plenty of vibrant areas to explore. Jesmond, Heaton, and City Centre are all great student-friendly spots with budget-friendly prices and handy amenities. If you don’t fancy these, there are also lots of student houses in Sandyford, Shieldfield and Gosforth, so you can easily take your pick.

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  Amazing nightlife and party scene

  Newcastle Uni student life is famous for its nightclubs, pubs, live music, and restaurants. You can dance the night away at Tup Tup Palace, Flares, or Powerhouse, take in a show at Theatre Royal or Boulevard Show Bar, play a few games at Newcastle's legendary Spot White, tap a keg at the Mean-Eyed Cat, or watch up-and-coming comedians alongside household names at The Stand Comedy Club.

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  A city of "biggest" and "bests"

  When talking about student life in Newcastle, it’s worth mentioning that it is a city of the biggest and best things. For example,​ the Great North Run here is the biggest half-marathon in the world, while Trenchers Restaurant in Whitley Bay and Minchella & Co in South Shields won the UK's best chippy and ice creams in 2020. If you’re a sports fan, you may be interested to know that Newcastle United regularly pack out St James' Park in the middle of the city.

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  Great public transport setup

  Student life in Newcastle​ is made easier with this city’s transport network and walkability. The Toon is a big city in a small space, so you can walk to most places. The 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, so you’ll never miss those pesky 9AM lectures. What’s more, getting from Gateshead to Newcastle is just a one-stop train ride.

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