Northumbria University

Newcastle’s newer university started from humble beginnings as the city’s little poly, but thanks to its expansion, tight ties with local industry and its practical, no-nonsense attitude to learning there’s no denying it’s now a major player. Northumbria’s got some nationally lauded courses – Nursing, Management, Dance, Social Work and Art & Design among them...more on academic The two main sites, City Campus West and the spaceship like City Campus East face each other across a motorway linked by a futuristic £4 million footbridge, while quieter little brother Coach Lane is three miles away...more detail The main campus empties pretty soon after lectures, as students - about 2 in 3 of them local – scamper off to enjoy Newcastle’s legendary funspots...more on entertainment The well-equipped SU is by no means slack on the ents front, though – its four bars and gigantic club/gig venue keep most weeknights busy...more on the SU It’s one of the UK’s top unis for sporting achievement too and there are plans afoot for a new sports centre at City Campus West ...more on sports Anyone who applies before August is guaranteed a place in halls...more on housing An overstretched welfare officer who covers all minorities and easily exhausted levels of financial support lead to poor welfare...more on the SU

Woohoo: Cracking nightlife
Boo: It's somewhat a local uni for local people
Tel: (0191) 227 4604
E-mail: admissions@northumbria.co.uk
Website: www.northumbria.ac.uk