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🏆Global Rank : Top 1% Worldwide

University of Newcastle

A world-class university ranked in the top 1% globally, with campuses in Newcastle and Sydney, offering innovative programs and scholarships for international students, including those from Nepal.

Overview

The University of Newcastle, Australia, is a globally recognised institution ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide. It is ranked in the top 10 in Australia for graduate employability and has a diverse student body of over 36,000 students from 100 nations. The university offers a wide range of innovative programs across its campuses in Newcastle (Callaghan) and Sydney (CBD Campus at 55 Elizabeth Street) [citation:10]. The university is a TEQSA-registered institution and CRICOS-registered provider. It offers the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship for both undergraduate and postgraduate students from Nepal, providing £7,000 to £8,000 towards tuition fees [citation:4][citation:8]. This scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students upon receiving an offer.

Location

Newcastle, Sydney, Australia

National Ranking

#Top 10 for graduate employability

Intakes

ProgramIntake NameStart DateSeats AvailableEnd Date
N/ASemester 1, 20262/1/2026Open6/30/2026
N/AAugust 2026 Intake8/1/2026Open12/31/2026
N/ASemester 2, 20267/1/2026Open11/30/2026

Requirements

Admission requirement data

  • Academic level : Undergraduate (UG)
  • Major subject : High School Certificate
  • Ielts : 6.0
  • Toefl : 60
  • Pte : 50
  • Note: Standard English requirement; IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent [citation:9]. Successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) is required [citation:7].

Admission requirement data

  • Academic level : Postgraduate (PG)
  • Major subject : Varies by program
  • Ielts : 6.5
  • Toefl : 79
  • Pte : 58
  • Note: Standard English requirement; IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 or equivalent [citation:1][citation:5]. Some programs may have higher requirements. TOEFL iBT score of 79 is also accepted [citation:6].

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