THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA
Tuesday - 30/12/2025
1. Parents and students are advised to check the latest updated information on the official university website: newcastle.edu.au
2. Campuses & Locations:
- Newcastle Campus – Main Campus (Callaghan): University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia. Approximately 27 minutes’ drive to Newcastle Airport and 18 minutes’ drive to Newcastle CBD;
- Central Coast Campus (Ourimbah): Q-10, Loop Road & The Boulevarde, Ourimbah NSW 2258, Australia. Over 1 hour’s drive to Sydney Airport and Sydney CBD;
- Sydney Campus: 55 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. Approximately 20 minutes’ drive to Sydney Airport and Sydney CBD;
- Newcastle City Campus: Auckland Street & King Street, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia. Approximately 30 minutes’ drive to Newcastle Airport
- Port Macquarie Campus: 70 Widderson Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia. Approximately 7 minutes’ drive to Port Macquarie city centre and over 4 hours’ drive to Sydney Airport;
- Singapore Campus.
3. Institution Type: Public University
4. Rankings & Accreditation:
- Ranked #227 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Ranked #14 in Australia (Times Higher Education – THE 2025)
University of Newcastle Rankings: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/our-uni/rankings
5. Total Student Population: Over 39,000 students
6. International Students: 7,082 international students
7. Key Strengths
Teaching Quality Recognised by Strong Rankings
- Ranked among the Top 200 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2024);
- 4 subjects in the Top 100 worldwide and 12 subjects in the Top 200 worldwide (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022);
- 83% of academic and professional staff hold PhD qualifications (The Good University Guide 2022);
- One of only three universities in Australia that are members of the Global Engineering Education Exchange (GE3), ensuring international recognition of UoN qualifications by leading professional bodies.
Excellent Career Outcomes
- Ranked #1 in Australia for university-industry collaboration;
- 90% of graduates employed within 4 months of graduation, with an average salary of AUD 98,100 (The Good University Guide 2022);;
- Post-study work opportunities of 2-4 years after graduation
- During their studies, students gain practical experience and industry-ready skills through internships and work placements, enhancing confidence and employability upon graduation;
- Graduate employment outcomes:
- 100% of Medical graduates employed within 4 months;
- 91% of Bachelor’s graduates in Engineering and 100% of Master’s graduates employed within 4 months;
- 96.4% of Bachelor’s graduates and 96.3% of Master’s graduates in Architecture employed within 4 months.
Facilities & Student Living Environment
- Ranked #1 worldwide for partnerships for a sustainable future (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021);
- UoN operates 5 campuses in Australia (Callaghan, Ourimbah, Newcastle City, Sydney, Port Macquarie) and 1 international campus in Singapore;
- Each campus features spacious, green learning environments with dedicated self-study areas to encourage student engagement;
- State-of-the-art facilities include:
- Australia’s only radiation simulation laboratory;
- A 500-seat concert hall;
- A AUD 17.3 million multi-storey medical facility;
- A sports complex with a 50-metre indoor heated swimming pool;
- The AUD 95 million NeW Space campus located in Newcastle city cepool.
8. Academic Programs
a. Levels of Study: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/international/study-with-us
- English Programs
- University Foundation
- Diploma
- Bachelor’s
- Master’s
- Doctoral (PhD)
b. Faculties & Schools
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/college
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Newcastle Business School
- Newcastle Law School
- Faculty of Education and Arts
- School of Creative Industries
- School of Education
- School of Humanities and Social Science
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- School of Engineering
- School of Electrical Engineering and Computing
- Faculty of Health and Medicine
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Medicine and Public Health
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Faculty of Science
- School of Environmental and Life Sciences
- School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- School of Psychology
- Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
c. Fields of Study
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study
Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
- Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Law (Honours)
Architecture, Building & Construction:
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) (Singapore)
- Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
- Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
Business & Entrepreneurship:
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Creative Industries / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
Community Services:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours)
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Computing, Mathematics & Technology:
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours
- Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced)
- Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mathematics / Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Mathematics / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Technology (Renewable Energy Systems)
Communication & Creative Industries:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Bachelor of Creative Industries / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Music (Honours)
- Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Visual Communication Design
Education:
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours)
Engineering:
- Bachelor of Aerospace Systems Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) (Singapore)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program)
- Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
- Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
Health & Medical Services:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
- Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Medical Science / Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Podiatry
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Public and Community Health
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Law:
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Science & Environment:
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours
- Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science
- Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- Bachelor of Development Studies (Honours)
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Scienc
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours)
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management / Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mathematics / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours
Society & Culture:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Bachelor of Development Studies
- Bachelor of Development Studies/ Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Development Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies
- Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Diploma in Languages
9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students
- After completing Grade 11, students may choose: University Foundation (2-3 terms) + entry into Year 1 of Bachelor’s;
- After completing Grade 12, students may choose: Diploma (2-3 terms) + entry into Year 2 of Bachelor’s, or Direct entry to Bachelor’s (from Year 1);
- After completing Bachelor’s: Progress to Master’s or PhD programs;
- After completing Master’s: Progress to PhD programs.
10. Entry Requirements
- Foundation: Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 5.0, IELTS ≥ 5.0 (no band below 4.5). Health Sciences/Medicine pathways require IELTS 5.5-6.0+;
- Diploma: Completion of Grade 12, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for Standard/Fast-track, or IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for Provisional Entry;
- Bachelor’s: Completion of Grade 12 at recognized Vietnamese high schools (see list here). GPA equivalent to ATAR 75, or completion of Year 1 at a Vietnamese university; IELTS ≥ 6.0 (no band below 6.0), or completion of Foundation/Diploma;
- Master’s: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0);
- Doctoral (PhD): Honours Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree, Research experience required, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
11. Intake Periods
www.newcastle.edu.au/dates#filter=audience_undergraduate,audience_postgraduate,audience_research
- Foundation & Diploma: February, June, October
- Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD: February, July
12. Application Documents
General Documents:
- Highest academic qualification certificate;
- Academic transcripts of the most recent 2 years;
- English language certificate (if available);
- Passport (photo and signature pages – if available);
- Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (especially for scholarship applicants).
Additional Documents for Master’s:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Two (02) Letters of Recommendation.
Additional Documents for PhD / Research Master’s
- Research proposal;
- Published academic papers (if any).
13. Tuition Fees
www.newcastle.edu.au/current-students/study-essentials/fees-scholarships/types-of-tuition-fees
- English Programs: AUD 545 per week
- University Foundation: AUD 28,640 per program
- Diploma: AUD 35,995 per year
- Bachelor’s: AUD 34,650 – 46,560 per year
- Master’s: AUD 38,770 – 41,210 per year
- Research Programs: AUD 34,650 – 46,560 per year
14. Scholarships
Details: www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/international-scholarships
- International Excellence Scholarship: AUD 6,000 per year, with a total value of up to AUD 24,000 per program, applicable to selected Bachelor’s and coursework Master’s programs
15. Living Expenses: Approximately AUD 21,041 per year
Reference: www.newcastle.edu.au/study/international/before-you-leave/finances
16. Accommodation & Other Student Services
Students may choose:
- Homestay
- On-campus accommodation
- Shared housing (for students aged 18+)
- Living with relatives
Reference (Studio/Shared apartments): www.newcastle.edu.au/study/student-living/how-much-does-it-cost/room-types-and-fees
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