University of Newcastle

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

Not to be confused with Newcastle University in northern England, the University of Newcastle is a leading Australian institution located in the Australian city of Newcastle, New South Wales.

Founded in 1965, the institution has expanded rapidly since its beginnings as a teacher-training college. Three of its main campuses are based within Newcastle city centre, but the institution also has branches in campuses in Callaghan, Ourimbah, Port Macquarie and Sydney. In 2007, the University of Newcastle opened its new institution in Singapore.

Teaching and research at the university is organised into five core faculties, covering business and law, education and arts, engineering and built environment, science, and health. Research is also a major aspect of the university’s core function, and University of Newcastle researchers have won awards for the global impact of their work.

The university library consists of several buildings split across the campuses. Sports are integral to university life at Newcastle, and students have access to tennis courts, six sports pitches and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The facilities here are so good, they’re even used by professional sports teams including the National Rugby League and the national water polo team.

Students also come to the university for its bustling outdoor social life. The city has been voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world by the likes of Lonely Planet, and is renowned for its culture and access to long, golden beaches. Sydney is around two hours away by car or train.

The university boasts a long list of notable alumni, including politicians, performers, musicians and authors. Famous names include television presenter Scott Bevan, and Sandra Eades, Australia’s first Aboriginal medical practitioner to be awarded a doctorate of philosophy.

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EXPLORE RANKINGS DATA FOR UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

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BREAKDOWN OF RANKING:

World University Rankings

2021 Rank: 251–300

View full ranking tableOverall—Teaching26.2Research30.5Citations80.7Industry Income53.0International Outlook84.2

Breakdown via year: INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK

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Ranking position 2012 to 2021:

2012276-3002013276-3002014251-2752015251-2752016251-3002017201-2502018251–3002019301–3502020301–3502021251–300

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World University Rankings

2021 Rank: 251–300

100755025INTL. OUTLOOK84.2

Young University Rankings

2015 Rank: 30

100755025OVERALL45.7

Arts & humanities

2021 Rank: 201–250

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Clinical, pre-clinical & health

2021 Rank: 176–200

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Engineering & technology

2021 Rank: 251–300

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Life sciences

2021 Rank: 301–400

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Physical sciences

2021 Rank: 401–500

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Social sciences

2021 Rank: 251–300

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Business & Economics

2021 Rank: 151–175

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KEY STATISTICS

• 21.7No. of students per staff(1)
• 18%Percentage of International Students(1)
• 23,221Number of FTE Students(1)
• 55 : 45Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)

Based on data collected for the ⁽¹⁾ 2021 World University Rankings

About

At the University of Newcastle Australia, our students and researchers are working to solve the world’s great challenges. 

For over 50 years, we have made it our mission to deliver superior education to talented students from all walks of life. Our degrees are shaped around global learning, work placements and entrepreneurial approaches to develop the problem-solvers and innovators of the future. 

With state-of-the-art facilities, we offer innovative and inspiring approaches to delivering education across all of our locations – Newcastle (Callaghan), Newcastle CBD, Central Coast, Sydney, Port Macquarie and Singapore. With over 37,000 students, the University’s learning community is vibrant and dynamic, offering students and researchers a world-class academic experience and a diverse professional, cultural and social learning environment.

The University of Newcastle is ranked 207 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2020. Seven of our subjects were ranked in the world’s top 150 by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019. 

The University of Newcastle’s world-leading research and innovation creates new thinking, new ideas and new breakthroughs, not just in Australia, but around the globe. We’re proud that our researchers are among the world’s best. The significance of our research is reflected in the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research Australia assessment, which awarded the University the highest possible ‘5’ rating across 22 research fields, placing us in the top eight Australian universities for research quality ‘well above world standard.’ 

We’ve established strong partnerships with government and industry to drive innovation across areas of national and international significance. Our flagship research institutes, the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) deliver cross-disciplinary research translated into life-changing innovation.    

We offer quality on-campus student living facilities to suit undergraduates, postgraduates, couples and students with special needs. Awarded the Asia Pacific Association for Student Housing award for Excellence in Student Experience, our Student Living team offers 24 hour support services and a unique ResLife program to make students feel welcome, included and comfortable in their new home. 

Available programs

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University highlights

• RANKINGS
• STUDENTS & STAFF
• FEES

The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON) is one of the top Public universities in Callaghan, Australia. It is ranked #197 in QS Global World Rankings 2022.

• QS World University Rankings#197
• QS WUR Ranking By Subject#36
• Graduate Employability Ranking#301-500

QS World University Rankings

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Ranking criteria

44.6Overall30.8Academic Reputation80.6Citations per Faculty28.6Employer Reputation32.9Faculty Student Ratio100International Faculty Ratio30.5International Students RatioView all Ranking Data

Campus locations

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