该校创建于1834年,是英国历史最悠久的大学之一,创建之初名为「医学与外科学院」(School of Medicine and Surgery),随后成为分裂改制前的杜伦大学的另一半部的学院,在1963年根据国会法案(Act of Parliament)与杜伦大学分别成立各自独立的学校,正式全名为「泰恩河畔纽卡斯尔大学」(University of Newcastle upon Tyne)。
纽卡斯尔大学的医学院一直都是英国最好的医学院之一,并且是欧洲第一、世界第二个被授予人类干细胞研究许可的医学机构。该校的医学专业(Medicine)和电子工程专业(Electrical and Electronic Engineering)在英国大学学科排名中名列前茅。纽卡斯尔大学曾在2000年获得了泰晤士报年度最佳大学奖。
纽卡斯尔是英国东北部的地区首府,也是当地文化,社交,体育,教育及商业活动的中心。纽城人口约300,000人,其中33,000是学生,分布在城内两间大学。市区距国际机场大约11公里,前往大学的公路交通也很方便,乘坐火车到伦敦市约需3小时。纽城的唐人街内有多家中式店铺及中餐厅。Armstrong Building
纽卡斯尔大学也是英国公主尤金妮(Princess Eugenie)曾就读的大学。尤金妮公主于2009年9月入读纽卡斯尔大学,刚刚年满19岁的尤金妮在英国中学高级水平考试(A-Levels)三门科目中取得了两门优秀、一门良好(AAB)的优异成绩,她也是迄今为止获得最佳A-level成绩的英国王室成员。作为英国王室的一员,尤金妮公主离开条件优越的王宫,住在一周96英镑的学生宿舍内,过上“平民”生活。但尤金妮公主并不是第一位入住学生宿舍的王室成员,她的哥哥威廉王子在圣安德鲁斯大学学习时,也曾在学校宿舍度过他的第一年大学生涯。Newcastle University Union Society
纽卡斯尔大学的历史可以追溯到1834年由纽卡斯尔城成立的医学院,提供当时在学的26名学生演讲以及手术实验课程。在1851年六月,该校分裂为两所敌对的学院。主要的学院成立了纽卡斯尔医学院(Newcastle College of Medicine),而另一个学院则成立为泰恩河畔纽卡斯尔医学与实用科学学院(Newcastle upon Tyne College of Medicine and Practical Science)。
在1852年,纽卡斯尔医学院正式与杜伦大学结合,并在1856年授颁布第一个“医学证照”(Licence in Medicine' (Lic.Med)),该校教授的证书受伦敦大学认可。两所学院后来在1857年合併,并且在1870年重新命名为杜伦医学院(Durham College of Medicine)。
纽卡斯尔Telewest舞台是这座城市最大的聚会场所,曾经接待了许多乐队及艺术家,Robbie Williams、Steps、Texas、Tom Jones 和S C7。纽卡斯尔城市大厅将古典音乐与流行音乐兼收并蓄地混合在一起。这里还有许多表演现场音乐、舞蹈、摇滚、爵士、说唱、萨萨舞的酒店及俱乐部,夜间的歌舞表演也十分活跃 每年一次的纽卡斯尔喜剧节邀请喜剧界极具声望的人士参加这一盛会, 如EddIzzard、Jo Brand、League of Gentlemen 和 Ardal O'Hanlon。一年中,其它节日也贯穿始终,比如根和爵士节。
入学要求
英语要求
大部分专业要求雅思总分6.5分,各项不低于6.0分
部分专业要求7.0分-7.5分
学术要求
研究生要求
1、2:1学位:平均分要求80分-85分
2、2:2学位:平均分要求75-82分
知名校友
尤金妮公主(Princess Eugenie),英国公主,英国王室成员,伊莉莎白女王的孙女
“憨豆先生”罗温·艾金森(Mr. Bean)-着名喜剧明星(纽卡斯尔大学电子工程专业毕业)
克里斯·文斯(Chris Vance),着名演员,《越狱》第三季中饰演James Whistler
章名涛-中国电机工程学家,中国科学院院士、教育家,有“机电泰斗”之称。
钱瑗-钱钟书之女,1990年曾于纽卡斯尔大学任客座教授
马丁路德金,于1967年获得民法荣誉博士学位
安迪.伯(Andy Bird)-迪士尼公司执行长(CEO of Disney International)
迪.斯都瓦特-天空体育台着名新闻播音员(Di Stewart - Sky Sports News Reader)
特里.菲雷罗爵士-着名建筑师(Sir Terry Farrell - Architect)
Constance Briscoe,英国第一位黑人女法官
贾南-歌星,南合文斗组合人之一(纽卡斯尔大学MBA毕业)
陈宇-联合国全球技术产权交易系统技术交易部项目经理
李弓- 曾为英超纽卡斯尔俱乐部唯一中国籍主管,专栏作家、现任创易网CBO,着有《奋斗在英超》一书。
A:
Richard Adams- Fairtrade businessman.
Kate Adie- Journalist.
Yasmin Ahmad- Malaysian film director, writer and scriptwriter.
Jane Alexander- Bishop.
Theodosios Alexander- (BSc Marine Engineering 1981). Dean,Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and TechnologyofSaint Louis University.
William Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong- Industrialist, in 1871 founded College of Physical Science, an early part of the University.
Roy Ascott- New media artist.
Dennis Assanis- Provost and Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs atStony Brook University.
Neil Astley- British publisher, editor and writer.
Rodney Atkinson- British eurosceptic conservative academic.
Rowan Atkinson- Comedian and actor.
B:
Bruce Babbitt- U.S. politician, 16th Governor of Arizona (1978–1987) and 47th United States Secretary of the Interior (1993–2001). Democrat.
James Baddiley- Biochemist, based at Newcastle University 1954–1983.The Baddiley-Clark building is named in part after him.
Tunde Baiyewu- Member of theLighthouse Family.
Masoud Banisadr- Historian.
John C. A. Barrett- Clergyman.
G. W. S. Barrow- Historian.
Neil Bartlett- Chemist, creation of the first noble gas compounds (BSc and PhD atKing's College, University of Durham, laterNewcastle University).
Sue Beardsmore- Television presenter.
Alan Beith- Politician.
Jean Benedetti- Biographer, translator, director and dramatist.
Phil Bennion- Politician.
Catherine Bertola- contemporary painter
Simon Best- Captain of theUlster Rugbyteam and a Prop for theIreland Team.
Andy Bird- CEO ofDisneyInternational.
David Bradley- Science Writer.
Mike Brearley- Professional cricketer, formerly a lecturer in philosophy at the university (1968–1971).
Rory, Viscount Dungarvan- Heir apparent to theearldom of Cork.
Constance Briscoe- One of the first black women to sit as a judge in the UK. Author of the best-selling autobiographyUgly.Found guilty in May 2014 on three charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Jailed for 16 months.
Steve Brooks- Entomologist. Brooks attained a BSc in Zoology an MSc in Public Health Engineering from Newcastle University in 1976 and 1977 respectively.
Gavin Brown- Academic.
Vicki Bruce- Psychologist.
Basil Bunting- Poet, Northern Arts Poetry Fellow at Newcastle University (1968–70). Honorary DLitt in 1971.
John Burgan- Documentary filmmaker.
Mark Burgess- Computer scientist.
Sir John Burn- Professor of Clinical Genetics at Newcastle University Medical School, Medical Director and Head of the Institute of Genetics and the lead clinician for the NHS North East. Knighted for his services to medicine in 2010. Newcastle Medical School alumnus.
William Lawrence Burn- historian and lawyer, history chair at King's College, Newcastle (1944–66).
John Harrison Burnett- Botanist, chair of Botany at King's College, Newcastle (1960–68).
C:
Richard Caddel- Poet.
Deborah Cameron- Linguist.
John Ashton Cannon- Historian. Professor of Modern History and Head of Department of History from 1976 until his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Arts in 1979. Pro-Vice-Chancellor from 1983 – 1986.
Stuart Cameron- Lecturer.
Robert Carter- Novelist.
Ian Carr- Musician.
Jimmy Cartmell- Rugby Player,Newcastle Falcons.
Steve Chapman- Principal and Vice-Chancellor ofHeriot-Watt University.
Caroline Cox, Baroness Cox- Cross-bench member of the BritishHouse of Lords.
D:
Fred D'Aguiar- Author.
Julia Darling- poet, playwright and novelist. MA in Creative Writing.
Simin Davoudi- Academic.
Katie Doherty- Singer-songwriter.
Nowell Donovan- Vice-chancellor for academic affairs and Provost ofTexas Christian University.
Alexander Downer-AustralianMinister for Foreign Affairs(1996–2007).
Catherine Douglas-Ig Nobel Prizewinner for Veterinary Medicine.
Annabel Dover- Artist, studied Fine art 1994–1998.
Chris Duffield-Town Clerkand Chief Executive of theCity of London Corporation.
E:
Tom English- Drummer,Maxïmo Park.
Michael Earl- Academic.
F:
U. A. Fanthorpe- Poet.
Frank Farmer- medical physicist, Professor of medical physics at Newcastle University in 1966.
Tim Farron-Liberal DemocratMPforWestmorland and Lonsdale.
Terry Farrell- Architect.
Ian Fells- Professor.
Andy Fenby- Rugby player.
Bryan Ferry- Singer withRoxy Music. Studied fine art.
E. J. Field- Neuroscientist, director of the university's Demyelinating Disease Unit.
John Niemeyer Findlay- Philosopher.
John Fitzgerald- Computer scientist.
Rose Frain- Artist.
G:
Peter Gibbs- Television weather presenter.
Chrissie Gittins- Poet and writer.
Ken Goodall- Rugby player.
Peter Gooderham- British ambassador.
Michael Goodfellow- Professor in Microbial Systematics.
Robert Goodwill- Politician.
Richard Gordon- Author.
Thomas George Greenwell- National Conservative member of parliament.
H:
Alex Halliday- Professor of Geochemistry,University of Oxford.
Rupert Harden- Professional Rugby Union player withGloucester.
Tim Head- Artist.
Patsy Healey- Professor.
Alastair Heathcote- GB Rower.
Dorothy Heathcote- Academic.
Adrian Henri- 'Mersey Scene' Poet and painter.
Stephen Hepburn- politician.
Jack Heslop-Harrison- Botanist.
Gavin Hetherington- Author.
Stuart Hill- Author.
Jean Hillier- Professor.
Jeremy Hoad- Author and academic.
Robert Holden- Landscape architect.
Ken Hodcroft- Chairman ofHartlepool Unitedand founder of Increased Oil Recovery.
Bill Hopkins- Composer.
David Horrobin- Entrepreneur.
Debbie Horsfield- Writer of dramas includingCutting It.
John House- Geographer.
Paul Hudson- Weather presenter.
Philip Hunter- Educationist.
I:
Martin Ince- journalist and media adviser, founder of theQS World University Rankings.
Charles Innes-Ker-Marquess of Bowmont and Cessford.
Mark Isherwood- politician.
Jonathan Israel- Historian.
J:
George Neil Jenkins- Medical researcher.
Wilko Johnson- guitarist, particularly with 1970s British rhythm and blues bandDr. Feelgood.
Rich Johnston- Comic book writer and cartoonist.
Cliff Jones- Computer Scientist.
Colin Jones- Historian.
David E. H. Jones- Chemist.
Francis R. Jones- Poetry translator and Reader in Translation Studies.
Phil Jones- Climatologist.
Michael Jopling, Baron Jopling- Member of theHouse of Lordsand theConservative Party.
Wilfred Josephs- Dentist and composer.
K:
Martin Luther King Jr.- Honorary Doctor of Civil Law at a ceremony on 13 November 1967.
Kalorkoti- Artist. Studied B.A. (Hons) 1st Class in Fine Art (1976–80) and Bartlett Fellow in the Visual Arts (1988).
Jackie Kay- Poet and novelist, Professor of Creative Writing.
Paul Kennedy- Historian of international relations and grand strategy.
Debbie King- Television presenter.
Lesley Kerman- Artist.
L:
Henrike Lähnemann- German medievalist.
Steven Larter- Professor of Petroleum Geology,University of Calgary.
Dave Leadbetter- politician.
Lin Hsin Hsin- IT inventor, artist, poet and composer.
Keith Ludeman- Businessman.
Lim Boon Heng- Singapore Minister.
M:
Jack Mapanje- Writer and Poet.
Milton Margai- First prime minister ofSierra Leone(medical degree from the Durham College of Medicine, later becameNewcastle University Medical School).
Laurence Martin- War Studies Writer.
Carl R. May- Sociologist.
Tom May- Professional rugby union player, now withNorthampton Saints, and capped by England.
John Anthony McGuckin- Orthodox Christian scholar, priest, and poet.
Mo Mowlam- politician, lecturer at Newcastle University (1979–83).
Zia Mian- physicist.
Richard Middleton- Musicologist.
Mary Midgley- Moral philosopher.
Howard J Morgan- Artist.
Hermann Moisl- Linguist.
Theodore Morison- Principal of Armstrong College, Newcastle upon Tyne (1919–24).
Andy Morrell- footballer.
Frank Moulaert- Professor.
Chris Mullin- Ex MP and author, visiting fellow.
Richard Murphy- Architect.
N:
Karim Nayernia- Biomedical scientist.
O:
Sally O'Reilly- Writer.
Mo O'Toole- politician.
P:
Geoff Parling-Leicester Tigersrugby player.
Chris Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes- British Conservative politician and Chancellor of the University (1999–2009).
Mick Paynter- Cornish poet and Grandbard.
Robert A. Pearce- Academic.
Oliver Proudlock-Made in Chelseastar and creator of Serge De Nîmes Clothing Line. Studied Fine Art
Guy Pelly- nightclub entrepreneur, studied land management.
Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland- Chancellor of the University (1964–1988).
Jonathan Pile- Showbiz Editor,ZOOmagazine.
Ben Pimlott- Political historian, PhD and lectureship at Newcastle University (1970–79).
Robin Plackett- Statistician.
Alan Plater- Playwright and screenwriter.
Henry Pleass- Professor of Surgery, University of Sydney, Australia.
Rob Powell- FormerLondon Broncoscoach.
Stuart Prebble- Former chief executive ofITV.
John Porter- musician.
Mark Purnell- palaeontologist.
Poh Kwee Ong- Deputy President ofSembCorp Marine.
Q:
Pirzada Qasim-Pakistanischolar, Vice Chancellor of theUniversity of Karachi.
Joyce Quin, Baroness Quin- politician.
R:
Brian Randell- Computer Scientist.
Andy RaleighRugby League player forWakefield Trinity Wildcats
Rupert Mitford, 6th Baron Redesdale-Liberal Democratspokesman in theHouse of Lordsfor International Development.
Alastair Reynolds- Novelist and former researchastronomerwith theEuropean Space Agency.
Ben Rice- Author.
Lewis Richardson- mathematician, studied at the Durham College of Science in Newcastle.
Matthew Ridley, 4th Viscount Ridley- Chancellor of the University from 1988 to 1999.
Colin Riordon- VC ofCardiff University, Professor of German Studies (1988–2006).
Nayef Al-Rodhan- philosopher, neuroscientist, geostrategist, and author.
Neil Rollinson- poet.
Peter Rowlinson- Ig Nobel Prize winner for Veterinary Medicine.
John Rushby- Computer scientist.
Camilla Rutherford- Actress.
S:
Jonathan Sacks- FormerChief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth.
Ross Samson- Professional rugby player with London Irish and Scotland U20 and 7s cap. Studied History.
William Scammell- Poet.
Sean Scully- painter.
Mark Sephton- Professor of Organic Geochemistry and Meteoritics,Imperial College London.
Nigel Shadbolt- Computer Scientist.
Tom Shakespeare- Geneticist.
Jo Shapcott- Poet.
James Shapiro- Canadian surgeon and scientist.
Jack Shepherd- Actor and playwright.
Mark Shucksmith- Professor.
Chris Simms- Crime thriller novel author.
Iain Smith- Scottish politician.
Paul Smith- Singer,Maxïmo Park.
Paul Smith- Politician, former member of Bristol city council.
Graham William Smith- Probation officer, widely regarded as the father of the national probation service.
John Snow- Discoverer of cholera transmission through water, leader in the adoption of anaesthesia. Snow was one of the 8 students enrolled on the very first term of the Medical School.
William Somerville- Agriculturist, professor of agriculture and forestry at Durham College of Science (later Newcastle University).
Ed Stafford- Explorer, walking the length of the Amazon River.
Chris Steele-Perkins- Photographer.
Chris Stevenson- Academic.
Di Stewart-Sky Sports NewsReader.
Miodrag Stojković- Genetics Researcher.
Miriam Stoppard- Physician, author and agony aunt.
Peter Straughan- Playwright and short-story writer.
T:
Eric Thomas- Academic.
Mathew Tait- Rugby union footballer.
David Tibet- Cult musician and poet.
James Tooley- Professor.
George Grey Turner- Surgeon.
Maurice Tucker- Sedimentologist.
Archis Tiku- Bassist,Maxïmo Park.
Paul Tucker- Member ofLighthouse Family.
Ronald F. Tylecote- Archaeologist.
V:
Chris Vance- Actor inPrison BreakandAll Saints.
Géza Vermes- Scholar.
Geoff Vigar- Lecturer.
Hugh Vyvyan- Rugby union player.
W:
Alick Walker- Palaeontologist.
Tom Walker-Sunday Timesforeign correspondent.
Lord Walton of Detchant- Physician, President of theGMC,BMA,RSMand Warden ofGreen College, Oxford(1983–1989).
Kevin Warwick- Professor of Cybernetics, was a Lecturer in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Charlie Webster- Television sports presenter.
Li Wei- Professor of Applied Linguistics atBirkbeck College,University of London.
Joseph Joshua Weiss- Professor of Radiation Chemistry.
Robert Westall- Children's writer, twice winner ofCarnegie Medal.
Thomas Stanley Westoll- Fellow of theRoyal Society.
Gillian Whitehead- Composer.
Zoe Williams- Sports woman, worked onGladiators.
Philip Williamson- Former Chief Executive ofNationwide Building Society.
Donald I. Williamson- Planktologist and carcinologist.
John Willis- Royal Air Force officer and council member of the University.
Lukas Wooller- Keyboard player,Maxïmo Park.
Graham Wylie- Co-founder of theSage Group. Studied Computing Science & Statistics BSc and graduated in 1980. Also awarded an honuorary doctorate in 2004.
Wilson Wan Sze Chung- a charity leader, an accountant, columnist, life magician, social entrepreneur by profession, founder and council chairman of the charityHong Kong Caring Magic Circus.
Y:
Princess Eugenie of York- Member of the British royal family, seventh in the line of succession. Studied Combined Studies BA (Art History, English Literature and Politics).
John Yorke- Controller of Continuing Drama and Head of Independent Drama at theBBC.
纽卡斯尔的捷运向北到达Gosforth, Kingston Park Airport, Whitley Bay, 向东经过Byker, North Shields到达Whitley Bay。纽卡斯尔市的捷运票价较贵,不过住在Bowsden Court公寓的学生如果经常使用捷运,可以得到一张学生捷运卡。