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Newcastle University is a world-leading university dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. It is deeply committed to the belief that universities play a fundamental role in building more equitable societies.
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As a world top 130 university (QS World University Rankings 2025), Newcastle University inspires the minds of thousands of students from over 135 countries. Its outstanding reputation for academic excellence and high graduate employability makes it a first-choice destination for international students.
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At Newcastle, you'll get a world-class education, and leave as a highly desirable graduate prepared for your career. The university offers teaching and research across a diverse and exciting range of subject areas, with a wide selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to choose from.
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Top 200 for Business and Management Studies - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
The courses at Newcastle University are designed to meet the industry's evolving requirements and address key research areas, such as cybersecurity and data science.
The Newcastle University Business School is triple-accredited. Studying there means benefiting from a high-quality education, increased employability, access to a global network of professionals, and a wide range of opportunities in the business world.
The university offers a range of business and business-related programmes. Study business at Newcastle and become a future-focused leader ready to shape organisations and industries across the globe.
Recognised as one of only 14 Centres of Excellence for Cyber Security in the UK, Newcastle University demonstrates leadership in creating secure and resilient networks.
You can specialise in areas such as cybersecurity, software engineering and game engineering, learning from leading experts to prepare for a successful career in the industry.
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Choose from a wide range of engineering disciplines and equip yourself with the technical and professional skills needed for tomorrow’s world.
From day one at Newcastle, you're embraced as a student scientist. Newcastle University empowers you to put the theory learned in the lab into practice.
At Newcastle University, you’ll become part of a legacy of world-leading innovation, inspired by great minds like Armstrong, Stephenson, Merz and Swan, who transformed engineering here in Newcastle. The university's groundbreaking research shapes teaching and prepares you for a successful career in the industry. As a student engineer, you’ll gain practical experience, collaborate with industry professionals and contribute to sustainable projects within multidisciplinary teams.
You'll join our dynamic, multicultural and innovative community. Benefit from the university's global network of international partners and accomplished alumni.
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All you need to know about applying to Newcastle.
Entry requirements for Indian students
Undergraduate level
Academic entry requirements: Typically, Newcastle University recognises a 75% average in Standard XII as comparable to AAB at A Level.
This can be awarded by:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Various state boards
Autonomous schools
Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.
English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5.
TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing).
Pearson: 70 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).
Duolingo English Test: 125 overall, with no subskill below 100.
Postgraduate level
Academic entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.
Typically Newcastle University recognises the following:
1st class
Section 1 - 65% or CGPA 6.5/10
Section 2 - 68% or CGPA 6.8/10
Section 3- 70% or CGPA 7.0/10
2.1 (Upper second class)
Section 1 - 60% or CGPA 6.0/10
Section 2 - 62% or CGPA 6.2/10
Section 3- 65% or CGPA 6.5/10
2.2 (Lower second class)
Section 1 - 58% or CGPA 5.8/10
Section 2 - 60% or CGPA 6.0/10
Section 3- 63% or CGPA 6.3/10
This can be in any of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
- Bachelor Special or Honours degree
- Bachelor degree in professional subjects
Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for.
English language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill).
- TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking, and 20 in writing).
- Pearsons: 70 overall (with a minimum of 65 in each sub-skill).
- Duolingo English Test: 125 overall (with a minimum of 115 in Reading & Speaking, 125 in Writing and 110 in Listening).
If your English language scores are lower, you may be eligible for a Pre-sessional English course.
Undergraduate level
Academic entry requirements: Typically, Newcastle University recognises a 75% average in Standard XII as comparable to AAB at A Level.
This can be awarded by:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Various state boards
Autonomous schools
Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.
English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 5.5.
TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing).
Pearson: 70 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).
Duolingo English Test: 125 overall, with no subskill below 100.
Postgraduate level
Academic entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.
Typically Newcastle University recognises the following:
1st class
- Section 1 - 65% or CGPA 6.5/10
- Section 2 - 68% or CGPA 6.8/10
- Section 3- 70% or CGPA 7.0/10
2.1 (Upper second class)
- Section 1 - 60% or CGPA 6.0/10
- Section 2 - 62% or CGPA 6.2/10
- Section 3- 65% or CGPA 6.5/10
2.2 (Lower second class)
- Section 1 - 58% or CGPA 5.8/10
- Section 2 - 60% or CGPA 6.0/10
- Section 3- 63% or CGPA 6.3/10
This can be in any of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
- Bachelor Special or Honours degree
- Bachelor degree in professional subjects
Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for.
English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill).
TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking, and 20 in writing).
Pearsons: 70 overall (with a minimum of 65 in each sub-skill).
Duolingo English Test: 125 overall (with a minimum of 115 in Reading & Speaking, 125 in Writing and 110 in Listening).
If your English language scores are lower, you may be eligible for a Pre-sessional English course.
Scholarships for international students
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships (2025 entry)
£6,000 towards tuition fees for undergraduate studies.
£7,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate master's studies.
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (2025 entry)
Scholarships available for outstanding applicants pursuing full-time studies at Newcastle University.
50% off tuition fees for undergraduate programmes.
Cover up to 50% or 100% of tuition fees for postgraduate master's programmes.
Newcastle – India Leadership and Innovation Scholarships
Full fee tuition fee awards for postgraduate master's programmes.
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