Northumbria University

The city of Newcastle is an important cultural and economic centre situated in North East England. Sitting on the northern bank of River Tyne, it is only eight and a half miles away from the North Sea. Walking around the city, you will see its rich history, from the plush Victorian buildings to industrial structures, all situated at a short distance from each other. The iconic Tyne Bridges and the historic Quayside stand as distinct symbols of the magnificent architecture that the place has to offer. Like all great cities in the UK, you will find everything in this metropolis from great food to standout art, making it a magnificent place to call home! The city also attracts a large number of students from across the country and also the world. This is largely due to its excellent institutions of education and also the vibrant culture and opportunities the place offers. Northumbria University, which traces its roots to the Rutherford college opened in 1877 is one of the major places of study in Newcastle. The institution received its university status in 1992 and has since retained it. Northumbria University has several campuses across the United Kingdom and Europe, including campuses in London and Amsterdam. The main campus, however, is situated in the city centre of Newcastle. Northumbria University imparts education across fields and is made up of several smaller institutes catering to different disciplines, including the School of Law, Design and the Northumbria School of Business or NSB. Apart from these, different campuses in the town centre also house the Schools of Arts & Social Sciences, Built & Natural Environment, Computing, Engineering & Information Sciences and Life Sciences. Apart from the central campus, there is another campus of Northumbria University, based in Newcastle, on Coach Lane. On this campus, you will find the School of Health, Community and Education Studies. This campus is situated a mere two and a half miles outside of Newcastle.