Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. It is based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is regularly voted the best place in the UK for students.The University has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1880. Today, by putting students at the heart of an outstanding experience, and with world-leading research and award-winning partnerships, Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university.
Northumbria is top ten in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment and nine out of ten of our graduates are working or studying six months after graduation. We are ranked 21st out of 111 universities in the 2014 Times Higher Education Student Satisfaction Survey.
Northumbria works with major employers, including Nike, IBM, Nissan, Proctor & Gamble, the BBC, and the NHS, while more than 560 employers and 60 professional bodies sponsor or accredit the University’s programmes. Innovative and entrepreneurial, we are also ranked fourth in the UK for graduate business start-ups.
We have a campus in London as well as Newcastle, and work in partnership with other higher education institutions across the world attracting students from 136 countries.Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Our ambition is to be in the top 30 of UK universities. Northumbria is transforming to become a new kind of excellent university. To achieve this transformation, between 2013 and 2018 we will:
At Northumbria, students enjoy the very best education, taught by academics who are the experts in their field and have a passion for their subject. Our students learn from the best – inspirational academic staff with a genuine passion for their subject, whose teaching is shaped by world-leading and internationally excellent research. Northumbria works with business, cultural organisations, government and other universities to solve their problems, while giving a real world focus to our teaching, research and enterprise activity. Northumbria University has invested substantially in excellent facilities so that students have an outstanding experience during their time here. We work as One University, underpinned by shared values and a robust governance structure, towards our vision to be a research-rich, business-focused professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence.
Our Board of Governors oversees the institution’s activities. It is the governing body with overall responsibility for the University’s mission, strategic performance, resources and assets.
It ensures accountability of the executive functions. There are 22 Governors with a wide range of academic and non-academic backgrounds. Most of them are external to the University. The Chair of the Board is Chris Sayers.
Our Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive is Professor Andrew Wathey. He is the principal academic and administrative officer of the University - responsible to, and appointed by, the Board. He is also the University's Accountable Officer for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Our University Executive advises the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to the management of the University. Its 16 members are the senior academic and professional leadership of the University.Our four academic Faculties are: Arts, Design & Social Sciences; Business & Law; Engineering & Environment; Health & Life Sciences.Our Professional Services are: Academic Registry; Academic Services; Campus Services; Finance; Human Resources; International Development; IT Services; Marketing; Research & Business Services.
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Five Years ago this was a brilliant place to study as all of the staff were passionate about delivering excellent service too all students , but now with the Vice Chancellor the place has went the down hill very fast now most staff are demoralised as their workload has increased and the students are just a commodity passing through and all students fees are extortion and they leave with massive debt , if current management changes then this place could be so great again .
By Billyda Wizz (Jan, 2018) |
Amazing uni I did my degree and now I've come back to do my masters. Social sciences staff are amazing and have backgrounds in specific areas in there subjects and continue to further their knowledge which they then pass on to the students.
The criminology lectures are very passionate about the subject which shows in classes and this translates to make the students learn more effectively.
The student union is a very welcoming place and are always happy to help you. The staff in the union are very approachable and the structure is set up to help make the experience of uni life a good one. They actively support students.
The uni is amazing when dealing with disabled students and have helped me so much making it so easy to manage uni with my disabilities they put the help I needed in very quickly.
Going to Northumbria was the best decision I made I had such a great experience doing my degree there was no question I was going to do my masters anywhere else I didn't even consider any other uni.
And lipman cafe is great the staff in there are so friendly. The food and coffee is good there and throughout the uni.
Northumbria is the best!
By Laura Hopcroft (Dec, 2017) |
Very lousy University. Assessments are mostly fully based on assignments, which resulting in many students buying their assignments. As a result, students that work hard for their degree end up obtaining a cheap ass degree. Northumbria Uni has the lousiest students. It should stick to a polytechnic like how it used to be.
By Aaron Gwin (Aug, 2017) |
As a distant learner I really enjoyed my degree studies with the help of the friendly and supportive lectures at Northumbria And I am proud to be a part of The University.
By Anushika Christalene (Aug, 2016) |
A beautiful University with inspiring, compassionate tutors. From my experience - there is no doubt that Northumbria University offers an alternative and life enhancing education. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE NORTHUMBRIA
By Chris (Aug, 2016) |
I started Northumbria Uni in 2005 and graduated in 2010. The best moments of my life have been at this university and it's student population has a character quite unique from anywhere else. Its Students Union is absolutely fantastic, whilst its academic staff are excellent. I have no bad words to say about this place and attending this institution has developed a passionate loyalty in me toward it.
By Paul Clifton (Aug, 2015) |
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Studying at this University in Tyne and Wear has been a transformative experience; the faculty's unwavering support and commitment to excellence empower students to reach their fullest potential.
By E.W. (Apr, 2024) |