Why International Students Choose Northumbria University

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Choosing to study abroad is a life changing decision and Northumbria University supports students who are ready to take on tomorrow. With a global community, hands-on learning, and a modern campus, Northumbria is one of the UK’s most exciting places to begin your journey as an international student.

Northumbria University, named Modern University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2025) and ranks 6^th (out of 101 UK universities) for international student experience (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025).

One of the UK’s Best Student Cities

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria offers a safe, affordable, and lively student city. From cultural events and nightlife to shops and nearby beaches, it’s a place where international student can study, explore and thrive.

Newcastle is ranked 5^th best student city in the UK and is also ranked among the Top 5 most affordable UK student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2026), with a significantly lower cost of living than many other parts of the country. Read our current student blogs to get insight into what’s it like to study at Northumbria.

Scholarships

We offer generous scholarships specifically for international students. In addition, students who pay their deposit before the advertised deadline can receive a £500 Early Payment Discount, on their tuition fees.

Career Focused Degrees with Guaranteed Real-World Experience

Northumbria is a research-intensive university, offering students the opportunity to learn from academics who are leading innovation and shaping industry thinking. Research is embedded across teaching, so you’re learning cutting-edge knowledge.

Northumbria courses include experiential learning, ensuring graduates leave with the practical, real-world experience employers value. Students have opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings through placements, internships, live consultancy projects, and simulated environments such as clinical skills centre, the Business Clinic and mock courtrooms.

This practical approach is complemented by the Route to Success programme, which guides students in enhancing their employability, studying abroad, and accessing ongoing support from the Graduate Futures Team during your studies and even after graduation. By combining immersive academic work and structured career development and real-world exposure, Northumbria prepares its graduates to be confident, skilled, and ready to succeed.

A Global, Inclusive, and Supportive Community

Northumbria welcomes students from over 140 countries, creating a diverse, friendly, and multicultural learning environment. International students benefit from:

• Visa and immigration support
• Welfare and wellbeing advisors
• Funding and financial guidance
• English and academic skills
• Meet and Greet service on arrival
• Student Union, offering societies, events, and volunteering opportunities to help you make friends and settle in quickly.
• Participation in over 100 student societies, from sports teams to cultural, creative and academia clubs, allowing you to explore your interests and connect with like-minded people.
• Sport Central, featuring gyms, swimming pool, fitness classes, and courts. Perfect for staying active, joining sports clubs, and making friends outside of the classroom.

Campus Facilities

Northumbria has invested £175 million in our campuses in the last ten years, with ambitious plans to do more. Learning spaces include high-tech laboratories, creative studios, and Student Central that incorporates the University Library and face-to-face support.

Enquire now to get to where you want to be with Northumbria University.

Why International Students Choose Northumbria University

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