University profile

Newcastle University

United Kingdom

Founded in 1963, Newcastle University is a university in the United Kingdom. , a member of Coimbra Group. The institution is ranked #137 globally by QS and #145 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
63%
Founded
1963
QS World Rank
#137
QS 2026 · Score 63.9
THE World Rank
#145
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Graduates in work (or further study)
LEO 'Sustained employment or further study' (sust_emp_fs_or_both 90.9%), UK-domiciled first degree graduates, all subjects, 1 year after graduation, tax year 2023/2024. LEO, not HESA Graduate Outcomes.
90.9%
Graduate median salary
LEO median annualised earnings (earnings_median, not region-adjusted), UK-domiciled first degree graduates, all subjects, all graduates, 5 years after graduation, tax year 2023/2024 (graduating academic year 2017/2018); graduates in earnings figure: 2775
£38,800 / year · 5 years after graduation
Students continuing their course
OfS B3 continuation: full-time first degree, taught population, overall indicator, aggregate year '2019-2022' (published 94.9%)
94.9%
Graduates in professional work or further study (OfS)
OfS B3 progression: full-time first degree, taught population, overall indicator, aggregate year '2019-2022' (published 75.2%)
75.2%
Positive about teaching (NSS)
NSS 2026 Theme 1 'Teaching on my course': 'Theme 1: Teaching on my course', full-time, first degree, teaching provider, positivity measure 84.7%
84.7%

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

Typical for this route

The usual date for this admissions route, not specific to this university. Check its own admissions page too.

  • 15 October equal consideration deadline · in 3 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Oxford, Cambridge, and most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • January equal consideration deadline · in 93 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Most undergraduate courses · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • UCAS Extra opens · in 136 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Applicants holding no offers · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • Providers should have sent all decisions · in 170 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Universities and colleges · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23

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Programme outcomes

Subjects with published graduate earnings (UK Department for Education, LEO).

About the institution

  • Affiliations: Coimbra Group, European University Association, N8 Research Partnership, ORCID, Inc., Russell Group (+1 more)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Newcastle University?

Newcastle University has an admission rate of approximately 63.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was Newcastle University founded?

Newcastle University was founded in 1963.

What is the QS World Ranking of Newcastle University?

Newcastle University is ranked #137 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does Newcastle University rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

Newcastle University is ranked #145 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of Newcastle University?

The official website of Newcastle University is ncl.ac.uk.

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