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The University of Newcastle, Australia

Callaghan, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

About

Why study at The University of Newcastle, Australia?

The University of Newcastle is a public research university in New South Wales whose main campus sits in bushland at Callaghan, on the edge of the city of Newcastle. Established in 1965 as the autonomous successor to Newcastle University College, it teaches across engineering and environment, health and medicine, business and law, education and the creative arts.

At a glance

The University of Newcastle, Australia in numbers

  • 3Campuses
  • 1965Founded
  • #244QS World Ranking 2027
  • #295THE World Ranking 2026
  • 37,000Students
  • #30THE Impact 2026

Rankings

How it ranks

#244

QS World University Rankings 2027

#295

Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026

#30

Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026

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Where you'll study

Campus locations

Callaghan Campus

Callaghan Campus

The original campus for the University of Newcastle, Callaghan is a beautiful mix of award-winning, architecturally designed buildings sitting across 140 hectares in a natural setting. Our relaxed campus environment allows you to study free from distraction.

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Funding

Scholarships

Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.

  • International Excellence Scholarship
  • Newcastle Citizens' Scholarship

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