Northumbria University

Study in Newcastle upon Tyne, England at Northumbria University.

Northumbria University is a research-intensive public institution renowned for its strong graduate employment and research power, it serves over 34,000 students across multiple subject areas, and was named Modern University of the Year 2025.

Northumbria University is highly regarded for its industry-aligned programs and research-led teaching. Its standout programs include Business, Law, and highly ranked subjects like Architecture, Design, and Computer Science.

Academics

Term(s) Available: Winter or Full-Year

Semester Dates

Semester 1: Sept to January

Semester 2: January to May

Language of Instruction

English

Credit System

60 UK credits per semester is a full course load. This is usually 3-4 courses per semester – each worth 10 or 20 credits.

Fields of Study Available

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*Subject to timetable and course availability

Accounting, Astrophysics, Biology, Business Administration, Creative Writing, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English Literature, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Environmental Science, Finance, Forensic Science, Geography, Global Studies, History, Human Resource Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Information Systems, International Relations and Politics, International Business Management, Kinesiology, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Languages, Law, Linguistics, Marketing, Media/Film Studies, Physics, Psychology, Sociology

⚠️ Notes

Don't see your program in our list? Review Northumbria's course offerings to see if there are courses that could fit your program or degree requirements.
Some courses require students to submit a portfolio. Find out more information regarding portfolios: Portfolio information for Undergraduate courses

Accommodations

On-campus accommodation is available. Exchange students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply by a certain deadline.