Northumbria University

Northumbria University was founded in 1880 and had its origin in the Rutherford College, and received University status in 1992. It is a research-intensive and business-focused University known globally for its academic excellence. Northumbria University has two campuses one in Newcastle and one in London, the City campus located in the center of Newcastle is divided into City Campus East and City Campus West. The University also has a campus on Coach Lane outside of Newcastle called the Coach Lane Campus. Northumbria University also has an international campus based in Amsterdam.

Northumbria University offers a number of academic courses which are designed to provide the best education, knowledge, and skills to its students to prepare them for their future.

The courses are divided into a number of academic departments like applied sciences, architecture, humanities, engineering, law, business, and several others each falling under one of the four faculties:

• Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Engineering and Environment
• Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

The University offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a focus on research and business areas.

Northumbria University has about 31,500 students enrolled with a number of international students coming from over 100 countries around the world. The University provides access to Student Advisors and Student Services for international students including an orientation and introduction program upon arrival. The University has partnerships with a number of companies and organizations like Nissan, BBC, Nike, Santander, and many more with the aim to provide excellent learning for students and to undertake world-leading research.

• Northumbria University ranked 27th in the Guardian University Guide 2021.
• The University is one of the Top 50 Universities in the UK.
• The academic programs offered by the University are designed to help students gain relevant knowledge and skills which recruiters are looking for.
• A range of sports and recreational facilities are available for students.
• The University offers first-class Student Support services including disability, financial, and career support

Northumbria University is a career-focused University that designs its courses in such a way so as to give the students the knowledge, skills, and experience that recruiters are looking for. The University helps students plan their careers, achieve their ambitions, and to make the most of their potential. Students enjoy benefits like one-on-one sessions, job search assistance, and introduction to potential recruiters through events and job fairs. The University allows students to find part-time jobs or volunteer in order to gain the necessary work experience. Northumbria University has close links with a number of businesses and organizations which play a key role in the public sector and this opens a range of opportunities to its students to find employment with such well-established businesses. Nine out of ten graduates from the University work or choose to study further within six months after completing their graduation.

Northumbria University has about 216,000 graduates in 176 countries, and some of the notable alumni include:

• Vera Baird (Former solicitor general of England and Wales)
• Sting (Musician)
• Babiana Aido (Spanish politician)
• Amanda Sonia Berry (Chief executive of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts)
• Alexei Mordashov (Russian billionaire businessman)

Student services:

Northumbria University tries to provide all the necessary services to its students like accommodation, finance and funding, counselling and mental health and other such issues. The faculty provides advice and guidance to students regarding their courses and studies. Students can avail all the necessary requirements from within the campus premises or in and around the campus, computer and science buildings, laboratories, libraries, ATMs, stationary shops, etc. are all easily accessible. Students studying in the University also have the opportunity to take up part-time or volunteer work in order to earn some money and gain necessary skills and work experience.

Accommodation:

Northumbria University guarantees accommodation to all first-year students, with over 5000 rooms to choose from. The rooms are either catered or self-catered and are located near the campus and have direct transport links. When applying for accommodation online, students can choose the exact building, flat and room which can be confirmed online itself.

Medical facilities:

The University understands that it is very important for its students to remain healthy thus, students are required to register with a doctor and dentist so that they can avail medical services in case of illness. Northumbria University has a Disability and Dyslexia Support service to provide assistance to students suffering from dyslexia or any kind of disability, besides this there is also the Counselling and Mental Health Support service for students facing any kind of mental issues like anxiety and depression.

Sports facilities:

Northumbria Sport is the sports wing of the University, students who are experts in a particular sport or those who wish to take part in any sport to keep fit and healthy can join. The University has facilities like a gym, pool, sauna, sports clubs, etc. all designed to encourage students to take part in sports activities.

Clubs and societies:

Northumbria University has over 100 societies and clubs for students to join based on everything from sports to academics. Getting involved in these societies and clubs gives students the opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, go abroad and enjoy their time in the University.