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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.


Reviews
International Partners
Programmes
Accreditations
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)
“From France, travel is not expensive from Nice. Living in a family can be a good experience, but often far away from the university.” Read Review
julian13, France

University of Northumbria, Newcastle review by Julien

Review by Julien, Université de Provence Aix-Marseille I, Marseille, France
European Studies, Erasmus
HOUSING    
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: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
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: Student life dominates the city
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC       3.5 / 5
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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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?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
I spoke english before i went in great britain but as I trained every day with my flatmates, my friends and at school, I increased my communication skills during this year.
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EXPENSES    
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:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
job
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Food: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
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...
Before going I was not particularly aware of all the accomodation facilities available. I certainly would have found better if I had had the time to search.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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:
Find an accomodation on the campus and in the city centre.



FINAL COMMENTS

From France, travel is not expensive from Nice. Living in a family can be a good experience, but often far away from the university.
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