The University of Newcastle (UON) is a world-class institution ranked in the top 200 globally (QS 2026). It is highly regarded for its research intensity and its strong focus on preparing students for real-world careers in a coastal, affordable environment.

Key Highlights

• Global Standing: Ranked #175 in the world and in the top 1% globally (QS World University Rankings).

• Employment Leader: Ranked in the top 10 in Australia for graduate employability, with 91.6% of undergraduates finding jobs within four months.

• Sustainability Hub: Ranked #2 in the world for Climate Action and #40 for overall global impact (THE Impact Rankings).

• Major Campuses: The main leafy campus is in Callaghan, with high-tech urban campuses in Newcastle CBD, Central Coast, and a specialist postgraduate hub in Sydney CBD.

• Core Strengths: Renowned for Engineering (top 150 globally), Nursing, Medicine, and its Master of IT programs.