The University of Northumbria at Newcastle

Location: The Newcastle campus is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, a regional capitol in northern England. The city is located under three hours away from London by rail.

Course Subjects: Fine Arts, Music, History, Information Studies, Media Production, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Health Sciences, International Business, Business Administration, Information Technology, Marketing, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Sports Studies

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Housing: Most students are housed in single study bedrooms with wash basins and central heating in Residence Hall apartments. Breakfast and evening meals on weekdays, breakfast and lunch on weekends are provided. There are shared kitchenettes. Kettles, ironing boards, irons and all bed linens are provided. Visit the university housing website here.

Special Notes: Newcastle has recently been voted the eighth best party city in the world and the University of Northumbria contributes to this title by boasting one of the best Student Unions in the country. The Student Union is a great place to meet new people and get involved in University life.

The Union also offers a variety of valuable services to its members. New students have the opportunity to attend to annual Freshers Fayre where they can register with doctors, dentists and various other service providers.

Summer School: The University of Northumbria offers 2 3-week summer courses in either the Humanities or Media Production. Art, Literature and Society in the North of England in the 19th Century features a combination of history, art, and literature including field trips to local museums and castles. Students enrolled in the Media Production Summer School will spend three weeks exploring the filmmaking process from conception to exhibition by producing a short film.

Consular Information - England

Language of Instruction: English

Term Dates: 2010
Summer:
June 21 - July 12
Fall
September 20 - December 17

Eligibility: Minimum sophomore standing, minimum 2.5 GPA

Estimated Costs: 2009/2010
Semester:
Tuition: $6200
Housing: $3500

Summer:
Arts & Humanities or Media Studies - $3900 (includes housing and 14 meals/week)

NOTE: Costs, dates and courses are subject to change. Program costs are estimates based upon tuition and currency exchange rates at the time of publication. Any questions can be directed to the NJSCIS office.