Before you apply to Newcastle University, we have created some helpful hints and tips that you might find useful:
These hints and tips should help you to make the right decision. If you have any questions throughout the process, our staff and students are available to answer questions by phone and email. Many potential students have found it helpful to discuss their options with someone who has already experienced the process.
To ensure our international students receive the best possible experience and have enough time to make the necessary arrangements to join us in September 2024, we will be closing applications for postgraduate taught 2024 entry programmes from 23:59 BST 7 July 2024 for ATAS programmes and from 23:59 BST 28 July 2024 for non-ATAS programmes. We understand that circumstances may change. If you are still interested in studying at Newcastle University and would like to submit your application after the closing date, please contact us at pgadmissions@ncl.ac.uk.
Additionally, we are currently accepting applications for September 2024 for the following online programmes:
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When you have chosen your postgraduate course you can apply for it through our application portal.
Some of our courses have an alternative application method, meaning you won't be able to apply through our application portal.
For more information regarding the application process see the 'How to apply' section on your chosen course page.
You will use the application portal to view real-time updates, upload documents and manage your application, including viewing and accepting any offers you are made, paying deposits and making enquiries.
If you're a current student at Newcastle you don't need to create a new account, just use your Student Portal login and password.
There are a few variations in postgraduate taught (PGT) and postgraduate research (PGR) course applications. We've illustrated these differences in the advice in our handy guide.
We aim to respond to your application within 5 working days. For some courses, or during busy times, this may take longer. If we need further information to help us make a decision, we will email you. You can track the progress of your application by logging in to the Apply to Newcastle Portal.
This guide explains everything you need to know about your Newcastle postgraduate study offer. We'll tell you what you need to do and when.
How we process your offer depends on whether you are an international student or a home student. This depends on your fee status and we'll confirm this in your offer letter.
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