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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

Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science


Cricos Code:
0100479

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
3 years

  • Course Discipline:Marine
  • Qualification Level:Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate)
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 38,505
  • Faculty:Faculty of Sciences
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management


Cricos Code:
027432J

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
0.5 years

  • Course Discipline:Human Resources
  • Qualification Level:Graduate Certificate/Diploma
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 20,225
  • Faculty:Faculty of Business
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Term 1,Term 2,Term 3

Popular Scholarships

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:

FEBE International Undergraduate Scholarship


  • Academic Grade:Be a new student to the Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment at the University of Newcastle at the commencement of their undergraduate degree program. Be enrolling or enrolled in an undergraduate program within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Newcastle. Be enrolling or enrolled full-time to study on campus, at any UON Australian campus. Be eligible for entry to the program as a full-fee paying international student.
  • Academic Background Required:
  • Nationality Requirements:ALL
  • Onshore/Offshore:ALL
  • Application Deadline: