Newcastle University can trace its origins to a School of Medicine and Surgery (later the College of Medicine), established in Newcastle in 1834, and to Armstrong College, which was founded in 1871 for the teaching of physical sciences.

These two colleges formed one division of the federal University of Durham, the Durham Colleges forming the other division. The Newcastle Colleges merged to form King's College in 1937 and, in 1963, when the federal University was dissolved; King's College became the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Sustained expansion since 1945 has resulted in the development of a modern University campus, around the original Armstrong College buildings, on a 45-acre site close to the centre of Newcastle.

The City and Region

Newcastle itself has a varied and progressive past, but is now a thriving cosmopolitan city. There are examples of our heritage and culture throughout the city and region.

Newcastle is a fantastic city to live and study in - it's a great place to be.

It's a place of stylish shops, bistro-bars and enterprise, with lively nightlife, sport and culture. There are parks which offer a more laid-back feel, and even host events like the ' Newcastle Hoppings ' - Europe's biggest traveling fair.

Getting Here

Newcastle has rapid access to the rest of the UK and Europe:

• An international airport on the northern edge of the city provides links to most European capital cities
  
• Fast rail connections to London (2 hours 45 minutes) and Edinburgh (1 hour 20 minutes)
  
• A busy coach station
  
• Ferry services from nearby North Shields to Holland, Germany and Scandinavia

They have chosen Newcastle because:

• The first-class teaching and excellent research, ranking in the UK top 20 universities
  
• Outstanding and affordable student life
  
• Excellent teaching, research, sports and leisure facilities
  
• City-centre-based campus located within a compact and friendly cosmopolitan city