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University of Northumbria, Newcastle

University of Northumbria, Newcastle, Ellison Place, NE1 8ST Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
4.02 / 5 based on 132 reviews.
Description:
The University of Northumbria is one of the largest Universities in the country offering over 300 study programmes to over 23,000 students. Our four campuses offer a range of lifestyles, from the bustle of a major city centre site in the heart of Newcastle, to the rural tranquillity of the Longhirst campus set in 45 acres of parkland. Wherever our students choose to study, they are within easy access of some of the country's most spectacular scenery.


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89% of students recommend
132 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (132)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (42)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (60)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (30)
Expenses
3.4/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“You'll have a brilliant time if you can understand the local accent!” Read Review
zoeb, United Kingdom

132 reviews of University of Northumbria, Newcastle

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HOUSING    
by M Carmen, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Cartagena, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing:
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? Because it is a very good way to know about customs of the host country.
Personal comments:
It was very near of the university.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by zaika1981, Ukrainian Academy of Banking, Sumy, Ukraine
Financial Management, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Bajabeachclub, The Gate, Keyside
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ACADEMIC    
by Gorliz, Escuela Universitaria de la Camara de Comercio, Industria y, Bilbao, Spain
Business Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by josehilario, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
Personal comments:
It was good. The comunication beetween students and teacher's was great.
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EXPENSES    
by Zoe, University of Northumbria, Newcastle, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Language, I'm English!
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Isabelle, Université Paris X - Nanterre, Paris, France
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
I did not have any bad surprises
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Always need a period of time to get used with the English university system



FINAL COMMENTS

a very positive experience, It is may be better to find a place to live not on the campus itself
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