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The University of Newcastle


Basic Information

We are focused on providing high-quality education that prepares you for your future career. The University's world-class research and strong national and international partnerships drive innovation that challenges conventional thinking, breaks new ground and changes lives.

The University of Newcastle continues to build its global reputation for being one of the world's most prestigious universities. We will foster a passion for lifelong learning, and offer opportunities for our graduates to re-engage with our courses throughout their lives and careers.

The University of Newcastle has a proud history of achievement that has led to strong outcomes in international university rankings. Together and as individuals, we are among the world's best.

The University will embrace technology and best practices to deliver the best possible student experience. Recognising the rapidly changing environment our students will be entering when they graduate, our education experience will prioritise activities that help develop life-ready graduates who are community-minded, resilient and ready for work.

Popular Courses

Master of Laws (LLM)


Cricos Code:
079533G

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
1 years

  • Course Discipline:Law
  • Qualification Level:Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 33,375
  • Faculty:Faculty of Law and Politial Science
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2,Term 3

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice


Cricos Code:
032798C

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
5 years

  • Course Discipline:Law,Legal
  • Qualification Level:Diploma,Honours Degrees
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 31,800
  • Faculty:Faculty of Law and Politial Science
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1

Popular Scholarships

Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Studies


  • Academic Grade:Be enrolled in any year of any undergraduate degree at the University of Newcastle. Be enrolled in at least 40 units each semester. Have maintained continuous fulltime enrolment in your program. Students going into their second year of study must have completed 80 units of full-time study and be continuing into the second year of the same program. Students going into the third year of study must have completed 160 units of full-time study and be continuing into the third year of their program. Students going into the fourth year of study must have completed 240 units of full-time study and be continuing on in to the fourth year of their program (consideration may be given to end-on Honours). Students must have achieved a minimum GPA of Distinction average to be considered for this Scholarship (does not apply to Medicine programs with ungraded pass grades). Students must not hold a concurrent scholarship with UON of equal or higher value.
  • Academic Background Required:
  • Nationality Requirements:ALL
  • Onshore/Offshore:ALL
  • Application Deadline:

FEBE International Undergraduate Scholarship


  • Academic Grade:Be a new student to the Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment at the University of Newcastle at the commencement of their undergraduate degree program. Be enrolling or enrolled in an undergraduate program within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Newcastle. Be enrolling or enrolled full-time to study on campus, at any UON Australian campus. Be eligible for entry to the program as a full-fee paying international student.
  • Academic Background Required:
  • Nationality Requirements:ALL
  • Onshore/Offshore:ALL
  • Application Deadline: