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Northumbria University via QAHE - London Campus

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Northumbria University, officially known as the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Its origins date back to 1877 with the establishment of Rutherford College; it gained university status in 1992.



Key Facts:

  • Type: Public research university
  • Endowment: £1.21 million (2023)
  • Budget: £338.3 million (2022/23)
  • Chancellor: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
  • Vice-Chancellor: Andy Long
  • Academic Staff: 1,765 (2022/23)
  • Administrative Staff: 1,720 (2022/23)
  • Students: Approximately 32,565 (2022/23)
  • Undergraduates: Approximately 20,710
  • Postgraduates: Approximately 11,860


  • Affiliations:
  • Wallace Group
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities
  • Universities UK
  • AACSB


Campuses:

  • City Campus: Located in Newcastle city centre, it houses most of the university's academic departments and facilities.
  • Coach Lane Campus: Situated on the outskirts of the city centre, it primarily accommodates students from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
  • London Campus: Offers business, computing, and project management courses.
  • International Presence: The university also has a campus in Amsterdam.


Faculties:

  • Arts, Design and Social Sciences
  • Business and Law
  • Engineering and Environment
  • Health and Life Sciences


Academic Profile:

  • Research Excellence: In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, Northumbria University was ranked 23rd in the UK for research power, marking a significant rise in its research profile
  • Reputation and Rankings: The university has gained recognition for its research output and academic programs, contributing to its growing reputation both nationally and internationally.


Student Life:

  • Sports: Northumbria Sport offers a range of athletic programs and facilities, promoting student engagement in physical activities.
  • Student Union: The university's Students' Union provides support, activities, and representation for all students.


Notable Alumni:

  • Victoria Pendleton: Olympic gold medalist cyclist.
  • Sting (Gordon Sumner): Renowned musician and lead singer of The Police.
  • Sir Jonathan Ive: Former Chief Design Officer at Apple Inc.