University Overview
The University of Newcastle, established in 1965, and offers over 150 undergraduate and graduate courses, delivered via five Faculties - Business and Law; Education and Arts; Engineering and Built Environment; Health; and Science and Information Technology. The University is an exceptional achiever in research with an international reputation for expertise in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. With campuses in both the Central Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, Newcastle serve a community of around a million people.
There are two main campuses, both of which have won national awards for architecture and sympathetic environmental management. The larger campus at Callaghan lies about 12 kilometres from the Centre of Newcastle on a beautiful natural bushland site, and this is where the great majority of Newcastle students study. The other main campus is at Ourimbah on the Central Coast, about half way between Newcastle and Sydney. It is part of an innovative joint venture between the University, the Hunter Institute (TAFE NSW) and the Central Coast Community College.
Newcastle also has a significant presence on two sites within the Newcastle C.B.D. The School of Music and Conservatorium are located in the Civic Theatre precinct, while the School of Law, Legal Centre, and Graduate School of Business are located in University House, a landmark art-deco sandstone building directly opposite Civic Park. It is an ideal location for many students who study part-time and who work close by. And although the University's medical and nursing programs are based on the Callaghan campus, they also operate out of major clinical, teaching, and research facilities at several hospitals and health centres in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
Undergraduate
Newcastle is a good place to study because the university offers students excellent graduate outcomes, produces work ready graduates sought after by different industries, has leading teachers and researchers, and provides quality programs and facilities. Students can undertake undergraduate degrees in different study areas through diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree or a bachelor degree.
Postgraduate
UNE offers a wide range of postgraduate courses. Postgraduate study generally involves either coursework or research. Examples of study areas for both postgraduate programs include accounting and finance, agriculture and agronomy, animal related studies, arts, biological sciences, health, human biology and medicine, mental health, physical sciences, plant related studies and social sciences and law.
University Life
University life at Newcastle goes beyond the classroom. Students can meet new people and balance their study life by joining one or more of the 60 sporting and social clubs on offer. Cafes and bars such as the Godfrey Tanner Bar and Bar on the Hill are great places for students to hang out and relax. Social events such as student nights, movie nights, barbecue parties, outings, field trips and student forums are scheduled to make student life enjoyable.
Students are given the opportunity to study abroad and explore different cultures through the student exchange programs. Newcastle also has many support services in place to help students adjust to university life. Examples include housing services, student information hubs, careers guidance and advice, mentoring programs, chaplaincy service, disability support and financial help.