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Northumbria University

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Overview

Founded in 1992, the Northumbria University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Newcastle upon Tyne (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North East England. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Northumbria University (UNN) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Northumbria University (UNN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Northumbria University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Northumbria University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Northumbria University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Northumbria University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UNN
Founded 1992 Origins date back to 1894
Motto Aetas Discendi
The age of learning
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University Location

Address City Campus, 2 Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST North East England
United Kingdom
Northumbria University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Northumbria University Phone Number +44 (191) 232 6002
Northumbria University Fax Number +44 (191) 261 1264

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Northumbria University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Northumbria University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Northumbria University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Northumbria University.

Northumbria University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Northumbria University's admission information.

Northumbria University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Northumbria University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Northumbria University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Northumbria University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Northumbria University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Northumbria University has more than 4900 international students.

Northumbria University's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office, 21-22 Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST
(191) 227 4274
(191) 406 0901

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Northumbria University.

Northumbria University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Northumbria University has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Northumbria University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Northumbria University's Control Type Control Type

Northumbria University is a public higher education institution.


Northumbria University's Entity Type Entity Type

Northumbria University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Northumbria University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Northumbria University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Northumbria University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Northumbria University's main facilities:


Northumbria University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Northumbria University's Library


Northumbria University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Northumbria University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Northumbria University's main services:


Northumbria University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Northumbria University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Northumbria University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Northumbria University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Northumbria University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Northumbria University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Northumbria University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Northumbria University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
  • Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
  • Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Department for Education (DfE)
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Northumbria University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Universities UK
  • University Alliance

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Northumbria University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Northumbria University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Northumbria University's Facebook page Northumbria University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Northumbria University's X (formerly Twitter) page Northumbria University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Northumbria University's YouTube channel Northumbria University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Northumbria University's Instagram page Northumbria University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Northumbria University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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