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A third of students studying in Newcastle stay there after graduating, making Newcastle one of the top ten university cities in the UK for student happiness. This is not surprising; the city has a great atmosphere, as well as fantastic places to live, eat, and work, with lots of fun events happening all the time. For those lucky enough to be spending their summer here, we have put together a brief guide to some of the best things happening in and around the city from July to September.

You’ve been accepted to study at university, you’re ready and excited to learn, make new friends, and enjoy everything that the student experience has to offer you. But, before you go, there are a few practicalities to think about. In this post, we put together a rough guide on what to expect when studying with us in Newcastle.

An International Foundation Programme from Northumbria University Pathway College enables you to continue your educational path to a full undergraduate degree. Not only will the course provide you with an excellent foundation for further study, it also help with establishing a life here in the UK.

Your personal statement is one of the most essential – and powerful – parts of your university application. It’s an opportunity for you to explain your reasons for choosing the course and why you’ve chosen this particular university over others. Most importantly, it’s your chance to introduce and sell yourself. In this post, we look at the essentials of how to write a great personal statement that almost jumps off the page and gives you the best possible chance of admission into your chosen course.

We welcome students from around the world, so we know what an international student should be bringing with them to study in the UK. Moving countries is a big step for anyone, so to help you plan your move and help you settle in we’ve put together a list of items to bring with you.

Civil engineering is all around us, providing us with the critical infrastructure and services which enable society to function. Often unnoticed, our roads, rail, energy supply and other infrastructure rely on the innovation and expertise of civil engineering. From 2018, our IFP Engineering Pathway allows students to progress onto Civil Engineering at Northumbria, and in this post we celebrate 5 examples of great civil engineering projects.

Newcastle is exciting city filled with cafes and restaurants that will simply make your mouth water, Here we give you multiple options to find your perfect meal that doesn’t make too big a dent in your finances.

Coming to study in Newcastle for the first time or just want to know the best sites? Being in a new city, especially one like Newcastle, can be overwhelming. Here we have made the top 5 essential museums and galleries to start your time off in Newcastle.

While coursework comes in a variety of forms, depending on which subject you are studying, the approach should always be the same. Here are our tips to help you produce excellent coursework.