Study in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Affordable living cost

The city ranks 83rd for affordability this year, due to an inexpensive cost of living compared to other UK cities. 

Interesting history

Newcastle-upon-Tyne has a fascinating history dating back to the Roman period, which you can learn more about in its many museums.

Desirable city

Newcastle-upon-Tyne ranks 70th globally in the desirability indicator; reflecting its high standard of living.

Newcastle ranks 83rd for affordability this year. As with most English cities, tuition fees are expensive for international students, costing approximately US$24,000.

However, living costs are a lot cheaper than other English cities. Numbeo estimates that a single person's monthly costs will be around £600 plus an additional £655 for rent on a one bedroom apartment in the city centre - 65 percent lower than London. 

Named after the Norman castle of the city centre, the city’s history spans from the Roman period to its time as an important industrial centre for coal mining, engineering and shipping during the 19^th century. Newcastle’s aptitude for engineering continues to this day, with award-winning structures such as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

The thriving cultural hub of the Quayside (the banks of the River Tyne) is home to many restaurants, bars, night clubs and public spaces, combining the best of the city and nearby town Gateshead.

The city also annually hosts the world's largest half marathon, the Great North Run. Residents from Newcastle and the surrounding area are dubbed ‘Geordies’, as is the distinctive local dialect, which is the closest language to 1,500-year-old Anglo-Saxon left in England.

Newcastle achieves a very high score (27th) in the student mix indicator of the QS Best Student Cities ranking, thanks to its large student population and high percentage of international enrolments, making for a multicultural student experience.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne ranks joint 73rd for employer activity this year, showing that its graduates are highly respected by potential employers. Newcastle has a number of international companies with offices in its city centre, all of which are constantly on the lookout for promising graduates.