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 and 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, 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.
The following courses/programs are not open to exchange students: Nursing, Education, Social Work and Policing.
Exchange students are not able to take courses across schools/departments. Timetables are organized into groups of three courses (each worth 10 ECTS) within a department.
Northumbria cannot confirm that all modules will be available, and that once the timetable is released, students cannot change modules. If there is not a link to a module list on your chosen subject - it will be made available in due course.
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 not guaranteed accommodation on campus.