Student Life at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Student Life

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Newcastle is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the UK for students. You’re at the start of an incredible experience. New place, new people. With over 100,000 students across the North East, Newcastle is the perfect place to start your student journey.

Northumbria University has modern facilities, extensive course choices and it’s based in a cosmopolitan city with a vibrant student community. What more do you need?

offers a great social scene at the heart of our City Campus. The Union building features three award-winning bars and it’s the venue for some of the biggest club nights and gigs in Newcastle.

There are a huge range of that you can join. With all our thousands of students, there are sure to be people who share your enthusiasms and want to try new activities. If you enjoy any sport at any level, we’re the place to be. Join ‘Team Northumbria’ or learn a new sport and make use of fantastic facilities that include our £30 million flagship ‘Sport Central’.

You can also add a different dimension to student life by taking advantage of our partnerships across the world – perhaps registering for a summer programme in another country or completing part of your studies abroad.

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NSU Societies

We have more than 100 societies at NSU that you can Get Involved in, there really is something for everyone.

Northumbria Sport

£30 million state of the art sports facility, that offers students, staff and the general public access to facilities and services that are of the highest quality.

Students' Union

Your Students’ Union is here to make sure that your time at Northumbria is the best it can be.

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Life in Newcastle

Newcastle boasts a combination of friendly culture, rich history and sporting passion that can rival any city in the world. There is a thriving scene for those who enjoy theatre and cinema. Music lovers are well catered for with big names regularly appearing at the and the . We are also fortunate to have right on our doorstep; it hosts international jazz, folk, classical and pop artists as well as offering a wide range of learning and participation programmes.

The city’s arts and cultural scene has become one of its defining characteristics. The world-class attracts people from far and wide. Northumbria University has partnered with BALTIC in opening a new cultural hub for art, called . A number of other galleries in the city means that art-lovers will be spoilt for choice.

When it comes to shopping there is something for everyone. Outstanding shopping centres include , one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping complex, and intu , one of Europe’s largest indoor shopping and leisure complex. There is also a wide range of boutiques and quirky markets.

We also have lots to offer sports fanatics. If you like your football, there is right at the centre of the city, with Sunderland’s not far away. Beyond football, there are high-profile events such as the and international athletics at .