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The University of Newcastle
Ranked among Australia’s top 10, the University of Newcastle is world-renowned for its outstanding track record in teaching, learning and research. Based in the New South Wales city of Newcastle, it has more than 35,000 students, including 7,800 international students from more than 80 countries.
- QS Stars overall maximum rating of five stars
- Australian top 10 for research funding and outcomes
- Ranked in the top four per cent (301-400) of world universities
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking 2011
- Australian top 10 for research funding and outcomes
- Ranked in the top three per cent (276-300) of world universities
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011
- Ranked 291st university in the world
QS World University Rankings 2011
Since becoming an autonomous institution from the University of New South Wales in 1965, the University of Newcastle has built an international reputation with its innovative approaches to teaching and learning. A dynamic, research-intensive university, Newcastle has formed partnerships with universities around the world and established a range of both government- and privately funded research centres.
The University prides itself on its commitment to equity, ethics and excellence, offering quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses through its five faculties:
