University of Newcastle: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 410 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 21 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 19 of 41 | In Australia |
| # 62 of 99 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
80%
Enrollment
63,864
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Higher School Certificate (HSC) or recognized foreign equivalent, or previous tertiary study. Admission to some undergraduate courses requires additional testing, audition or portfolio. Prior tertiary studies may be recognized for course credit |
| Academic Calendar | March to November (March - June; July-November) |
| Enrollment | 63,864 |
We've calculated the 80% acceptance rate for University of Newcastle based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Newcastle.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Newcastle faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Newcastle.
Campus Abroad : Singapore
Business Administration
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Mass Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Occupational Health
Faculty : Business and Law
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
International Business
Law
Marketing
Faculty : Education and Arts
Ancient Civilizations
Anthropology
Art Education
Chinese
Classical Languages
Cultural Studies
Dance
Education
English
Film
Fine Arts
French
German
History
Japanese
Linguistics
Media Studies
Music
Music Education
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Preschool Education
Primary Education
Religion
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Theatre
Theology
Writing
Faculty : Engineering and Built Environment
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Surveying and Mapping
Faculty : Health and Medicine
Biomedicine
Dentistry
Dietetics
Health Administration
Medicine
Midwifery
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Health
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
Public Health
Radiology
Faculty : Science and Information Technology
Biological and Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Communication Arts
Development Studies
Earth Sciences
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Food Science
Geography
Information Technology
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Sports
Statistics
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Newcastle.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
University of Newcastle is a world-class research university with 66,749 scientific papers published and 2,086,603 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
36,326
/ 1,308,879
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
33,747
/ 1,013,600
|
| Medicine |
33,553
/ 1,114,225
|
| Engineering |
27,827
/ 896,836
|
| Environmental Science |
27,223
/ 903,350
|
| Computer Science |
27,212
/ 884,623
|
| Chemistry |
26,872
/ 1,019,868
|
| Physics |
25,074
/ 820,024
|
| Psychology |
21,424
/ 711,866
|
| Political Science |
18,380
/ 528,307
|
| Law |
17,612
/ 516,749
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
16,751
/ 537,559
|
| Mathematics |
16,254
/ 557,909
|
| Pathology |
16,179
/ 575,447
|
| Sociology |
16,086
/ 457,302
|
| Biochemistry |
15,221
/ 611,271
|
| Genetics |
14,616
/ 540,452
|
| Geology |
14,608
/ 544,126
|
| Philosophy |
14,534
/ 410,466
|
| Geography and Cartography |
14,355
/ 439,376
|
| Business |
13,725
/ 432,163
|
| Statistics |
12,894
/ 467,678
|
| Psychiatry |
12,472
/ 445,931
|
| Organic chemistry |
12,151
/ 460,711
|
| Ecology |
11,654
/ 440,248
|
| Materials Science |
11,412
/ 405,473
|
| Economics |
10,771
/ 305,830
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
10,052
/ 308,926
|
| History |
9,975
/ 269,484
|
| Paleontology |
8,934
/ 320,449
|
| Archaeology |
8,544
/ 250,223
|
| Nursing |
8,297
/ 259,727
|
| Management |
7,816
/ 265,089
|
| Surgery |
7,766
/ 278,847
|
| Public Health |
7,536
/ 265,040
|
| Linguistics |
6,983
/ 183,841
|
| Development Studies |
6,761
/ 181,940
|
| Neuroscience |
6,544
/ 228,904
|
| Machine Learning |
5,788
/ 227,827
|
| Art & Design |
5,743
/ 133,329
|
Annual publication & citation counts
28 Notable alumni
1. Jill Hall
1949-. (aged 77)
politician
Jill Griffiths Hall is an Australian former politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives, from 1998 until 2016, representing the seat of Shortland, New South Wales for the Labor Party. She is aligned with the ALP's Socialist Left faction.
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2. Pete Hawkes
1965-. (aged 61)
composer
Pete Hawkes is an Australian composer, poet, musician and luthier. There are over 50 recordings by Hawkes, covering a wide range of genres. He has collaborated with Bert Jansch, Joe Cocker, Phil Emmanuel, Steeleye Span and Dave Swarbrick.
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3. Elizabeth Wright
1979-. (aged 47)
Paralympic athlete
ambassador
philosopher
swimmer
Elizabeth Wright is an Australian Paralympic swimmer who won one bronze at the 1996 Summer Paralympics and a bronze and silver at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. She also has a Master of Philosophy in fine arts (photography).
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4. Jiri Lev
1979-. (aged 47)
architect
Jiri Lev is an Australian architect and urbanist, active in residential, sacred, and public architecture, disaster recovery and humanitarian development.
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All 28 notable alumni
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