Northumbria University

Northumbria University is a public university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England. It was established in 1969 as Newcastle Polytechnic. Following the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, it became the University of Northumbria at Newcastle in 1992. The university is known for its business school, which has won the prestigious Business School of the Year award from the Times Higher Education in 2015.

Northumbria University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four faculties: the Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Business and Law; the Faculty of Engineering and Environment; and the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The university is also renowned for its research, particularly in the areas of business, law, engineering, and health sciences.

The campus is located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, providing students with easy access to the city's rich cultural and social life. Northumbria University has a strong focus on employability, offering work placements and industry experience as part of its courses. This has contributed to its high graduate employment rate.

Northumbria University is also active internationally, with partnerships with institutions around the world, facilitating student and staff exchanges, and collaborative research projects. It has a large and diverse student population, including a significant number of international students.

The university's facilities include modern lecture theatres, laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities. The Students' Union at Northumbria University plays an active role in student life, offering a range of societies, sports clubs, and events.