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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

Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Business


Cricos Code:
072216K

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
4 years

  • Course Discipline:Information Technology,Business
  • Qualification Level:Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate)
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 33,480
  • Faculty:Faculty of IT/Computer science,Faculty of Business
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Master of Business Administration (MBA)


Cricos Code:
102238G

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
1.5 years

  • Course Discipline:Business
  • Qualification Level:Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 40,105
  • Faculty:Faculty of Business
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Sydney
  • Course Intake:Term 1,Term 2,Term 3

Popular Scholarships

Global Leaders Scholarship


  • Academic Grade:Be commencing in an eligible program with the Faculty of Business and Law, University of Newcastle as a new student or via an approved University of Newcastle pathway (eligible programs exclude ELICOS only, Non-Award, MPhil, PhD). Be an international full-fee paying student from Africa, Latin America, Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia. Be enrolled full-time. Be enrolled on-campus at any University of Newcastle campus in Australia. Not hold another scholarship for the same program of equivalent or more substantial benefit. Meet all of the financial obligations of a full-fee paying international student, including the full tuition fee and other expenses for the purpose of obtaining your student visa, and in the event that eligibility for the scholarship is not maintained.
  • Academic Background Required:
  • Nationality Requirements:ALL
  • Onshore/Offshore:ALL
  • Application Deadline:

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: