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The University of Newcastle


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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

Graduate Certificate in Education


Cricos Code:
096749E

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
0.5 years

  • Course Discipline:Education
  • Qualification Level:Graduate Certificate/Diploma
  • 2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 17,010
  • Faculty:Faculty of Education
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Bachelor of Nursing


Cricos Code:
072609D

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
3 years

  • Course Discipline:Nursing
  • Qualification Level:Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate)
  • 2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 36,325
  • Faculty:Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1

Popular Scholarships

FEBE Global E3 Exchange Scholarship


  • Academic Grade:Be enrolled in the 2nd year or later in any eligible engineering undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment and have successfully completed a minimum of 60 units of study at Callaghan campus. Be enrolled full-time. Be willing to go on exchange with a Global E3 partner institution in either Semester 1 or 2, and within 12 months of the scholarship offer. Be able to demonstrate academic performance with a Cumulative WAM of 65 (refer selection details).
  • Academic Background Required:
  • Nationality Requirements:ALL
  • Onshore/Offshore:ALL
  • Application Deadline:

Rotary District 9670 Margaret Illukol Trust Health Scholarship


  • Academic Grade:Be enrolled in any year (including Honours) of one of the approved health studies programs listed for this scholarship with University of Newcastle. Be enrolled either full-time or part-time. Demonstrate academic progress with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher and maintain this for the duration of scholarship. Be in financial need. You may demonstrate the impact of additional educational disadvantages such as carer, sole parent, long term medical condition/disability, ongoing effects of abuse, regional/remote disadvantage, English Language difficulty, Indigenous, or Refugee. Reside within the Rotary District 9670. Eligible postcodes include: 2264, 2265, 2267, 2278, 2281– 2300, 2302 – 2311, 2314 – 2331, 2333 – 2338, 2415, 2420, 2421, 2425, 2820, 2821, 2823 –2825, 2827, 2830, 2835, 2839, 2840, 2842, 2843, 2844, 2848 – 2850, or 2852, 2873 – 2875 and 2831 (please note, this excludes towns outside the District boundary: Goodooga, Muriel, Pine Clump and Quambone). Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
  • Academic Background Required:
  • Nationality Requirements:ALL
  • Onshore/Offshore:ALL
  • Application Deadline: