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The University of Newcastle


Basic Information

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 Environmental Science and Management (Honours)


Cricos Code:
061922G

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
1 year

  • Course Discipline:Environmental Science,Environmental Management
  • Qualification Level:Honours Degrees
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 40,850
  • Faculty:Faculty of Environment
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Master of Cyber Security


Cricos Code:
0100135

World Ranking (QS):
NO.197

Course Duration:
2 years

  • Course Discipline:Cyber Security
  • Qualification Level:Masters Degree (Postgraduate)
  • 2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual): AUD$ 40,230
  • Faculty:Faculty of IT/Computer science
  • Australian State:New South Wales
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Popular Scholarships

Col Whitehead Cricket Scholarship


  • Academic Grade:Be enrolled in any year of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Newcastle. Be a member of, and play cricket with the University of Newcastle Cricket Club. Be enrolled full-time. Demonstrate academic achievement either by an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent of 75 or higher for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 for continuing students. Demonstrate impact of personal circumstances, such as carer, sole parent, financial hardship, English language difficulty, Indigenous Australian, long term medical condition or effects of abuse, disability, refugee status, regional/remote disadvantage. 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:

Friends of the University Margaret Olley Memorial Scholarship


  • Academic Grade:Be enrolled in any year of the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Fine Art, or any UON postgraduate program in the fields of Creative Industry or Fine Art with the Faculty of Education and Arts, UON. Be enrolled full-time. For undergraduate students, demonstrate academic achievement either by an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent of 75 or higher for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 for continuing students. Demonstrate impact of personal circumstances, such as carer, sole parent, financial hardship, English language difficulty, Indigenous Australian, long term medical condition or effects of abuse, disability, refugee status, regional/remote disadvantage. 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: