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A World-Class Centre of Learning

Since its establishment in 1965, the University of Newcastle has provided innovative and leading edge research and education to the world.

Not surprisingly, its graduates are in high demand.
The University attracts the highest calibre of students and staff. It has a student body of over 22,000 studying in 150 undergraduate and graduate programs on the Callaghan campus and in the city of Newcastle and on the Ourimbah campus on the Central Coast.

A comprehensive range of Bachelor degree programs are offered in such disciplines as: architecture and building; arts, humanities and social sciences; business, economics and management; computer science; design; education; engineering and surveying; information and communication technology; law; medicine and health sciences; music; nursing; and science.

The University has a strong commitment to internationalisation and this is evidenced by its relationships with a great many universities around the world – Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mozambique, The Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Samoa, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Vietnam and Wales.

Through education partnerships with industry and government nationally and internationally, the University makes a significant contribution to the world’s social, cultural and economic growth.

Newcastle and the Central Coast, New South Wales

The city of Newcastle and the Hunter and Central Coast regions of New South Wales offer a unique combination of exciting and stimulating living experiences together with the right mix of educational support and facilities.

• Newcastle and the Hunter Region
• Ourimbah and the Central Coast

Newcastle and the Hunter Region

Just two hours from the heart of Sydney – Australia’s international gateway – Newcastle is the capital of the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s most dynamic regional growth centres and a world pioneer in industrial, economic and social change management.

Set around the deepwater Port of Newcastle (the world’s biggest coal exporting port) on a breathtaking stretch of Australia’s Pacific Ocean coastline, Newcastle has wonderful beaches, a low cost of living, a very favourable climate and a relaxed and welcoming lifestyle.

Its population of 350,000 supports a thriving business and commercial sector, and an excellent network of health care and educational facilities. Newcastle offers all the usual city comforts – restaurants, cafes, parks and gardens, theatres, art galleries, shopping centres and nightclubs.

The region is also a popular tourist destination. A few kilometres south of Newcastle is Australia's largest seaboard lake, Lake Macquarie, scene of many national and international sailing events. Less than one hour’s drive to the north is the impressive harbour of Port Stephens, a popular centre for big game fishing, sailing, surfing and sailboarding.

And to the immediate west are the internationally famous wineries of the Hunter Valley, some more than a century old.

Ourimbah and the Central Coast Region

Approximately one hour’s drive south of Newcastle is the Central Coast region – an area of approximately 1,700 square kilometres of spectacular coastal country stretching from just north of Sydney to the southern edge of the Hunter Valley. Its beaches, lakes, estuaries and rivers, bordered by a hinterland of mountains and forests, attract many tourists.

The region's population of approximately 300,000 supports a number of growth industries. The area is noted for its excellent network of leading food manufacturers and its prosperous agricultural sector.

Cities such as Gosford and Wyong provide a range of urban conveniences including large shopping centres, entertainment venues, restaurants, clubs and cinemas.

Additionally, the University’s outstanding facilities for education and research at its Ourimbah campus, situated about halfway between Newcastle and Sydney, complement the economic and social growth of the Central Coast region.

Climate

A temperate climate with warm to hot summers and mild winters.