Russell Group Research University
Newcastle University is a Russell Group, research-intensive university located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. Its origins date back to 1834, and it has developed into a major international university with campuses and academic operations in Newcastle, Malaysia and Singapore. The university currently has more than 27,000 students across its UK and overseas campuses, with students representing a highly international community. Newcastle University describes itself as a world top-150 university in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and a member of the Russell Group. Its academic strengths span medicine and health sciences, engineering, science, agriculture, business, humanities, arts and social sciences.