As a parent or guardian to a prospective student, we understand that you may have some questions before you commit for your child to come and study with us. To help make this transition easy, we have gathered everything you need to know, to support your child at every stage of their higher education journey.
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At Northumbria, there are range of options available with guaranteed accommodation for all our students, including ensuite rooms and catered accommodation, with all bills included and no hidden costs.
For your peace of mind, we have on-site support, maintenance, and security teams to ensure your child can experience university life safely. Our accommodation offers great social spaces to relax, study and have fun within an exclusive student community.
All our residences are within walking distance of the campus and are easily accessed through local transport links. We also have NU emergency accommodation reserved for under 18 students to make sure the safety of our students.
Why our Pathway Programme?
Our pathway programmes are specifically designed to develop our students’ skills to a level where they can successfully study one of our degree courses in their chosen subject. We have several options for your child to choose from when studying with us, including International Foundation Programmes and International Year One. It’s important to note each programme has different entry requirements, and your child can choose which is most suitable for them.
Aside from course fees, there are additional costs your child should consider when budgeting for university, such as:
*Estimated costs as of 01/09/2023.
We provide various intakes throughout the year, tailored to meet your child’s individual needs.
To explore the available intakes and access additional valuable details such as tuition fees, enrolment deadlines, and term dates, simply click on the link below.
Key information to guide you through your under 18 child’s journey to university.
There are two main expenses Pathway students have, tuition fees and living costs. We have a number of measures in place to help make your child’s study more affordable.
We have put together a checklist of things you must arrange before your child arrives in the UK and some useful items to pack.
Read more information and advice on registering for a GP and healthcare in the UK.
If you have any questions about your child's application to study with us, please contact our dedicated regional team:
Please visit the web page of the programme you wish to apply for and
click on ‘’Apply Online’’to start the online application.
The pathway programmes detailed on this website are run in partnership with QA Higher Education - a UK higher education provider. All of our pathway programmes are validated by the University and taught by QA Higher Education and University staff.
