UK University - Northumbria University
Name: Northumbria University
Location: North East, England
City: Newcastle
Distance from London by train: 2 hrs
Named Britain's' Best
Modern University' by The Times Good University Guide 2005, Northumbria University offers a high standard of teaching, excellent facilities and a supportive environment for international students.
Northumbria's campus is located in the city of Newcastle; a wonderful city with a population of 275,000. Known as the capital of England's North East, it has a dramatic location on the River Tyne near the East Coast and lies at the heart of one of Britain's most beautiful and historic regions.
Voted one of the world's top spots for nightlife, Newcastle is a great place to be a student.
Northumbria is one of Britain's largest modern universities, with around 25,000 students, including approximately 3,000 international students. The University has strong links with industry, and courses are designed to prepare students for successful careers. Many degrees are officially recognised by professional bodies.
Northumbria offers over 500 courses at foundation, undergraduate, undergraduate "top-up", and postgraduate level. In a recent study by the Financial Times based on government figures, Northumbria came top for helping students to stay the course and get better qualifications.
International students have free access to a wide range of facilities and specialist services during their time at the University.
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