Newcastle University
About
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. The university is a red brick university and a founding member of the Russell Group, an association of research-intensive UK universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 113 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 26,400
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 28%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
49 subjectsUS News
35 subjectsQS
47 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 83 | 60.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 101–125 | 47.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 176–200 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Newcastle University?
Newcastle University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 137, THE Rank 144, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =170.
When was Newcastle University founded?
Newcastle University was founded in 1834.
What are the top subjects at Newcastle University?
Top subjects at Newcastle University include: Geography, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Business Administration, Dentistry, Marine/Ocean Engineering.
Where is Newcastle University located?
Newcastle University is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.