Established in 1965, the University of Newcastle, Australia is an autonomous institution that pioneers in a series of achievements. It is one of the first universities of the continent to introduce the Master of Business Administration as well as the first integrated Professional course in Law.
The University of Newcastle was first to introduce the teaching methodology of Problem-based learning, some 25 years ago. The university aims to achieve the goals of:
• Highest possible standards in teaching
• Maintaining international standards of learning and research technique
• Offer high academic standards with superb recreational facilities, natural environment.
• Confer world class knowledge and understandings in different disciplines in the prestigious award-winning buildings
• Excellent access to the latest technology
Problem-based learning, pioneered by Newcastle some 25 years ago, forms the core of our programs in medicine, engineering, architecture, construction management, nursing and law.
Schools or Departments that offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Higher Degrees Programs in mainly 6 disciplines:
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Education and Arts
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
- Faculty of Science and Information Technology
- Faculty of Health
- English Language and Foundation Studies Centre
Research at the University of Newcastle:
Newcastle University ranks among the top 10 national institutes that is rich and dynamic in research intensive programs. It has also received an international acknowledgment for expertise in innovative approaches. There are also significant research and teaching partnerships with overseas universities from other continents of Asia, Europe, North America, Africa as well as the southeastern Pacific countries.
Scholarships endowments:
A wide range of scholarships for students in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as in research degrees. Some of the available scholarships and grants from the University of Newcastle are:
• Equity Scholarships
• Commonwealth Learning Scholarships 2007
• Equity Scholarship Scheme University of Newcastle 2007
• Scholarships for Commencing Students 2007
• Scholarships for Continuing Students 2007
• Summer Vacation Scholarships
• Honours Scholarships 2007
• Postgraduate Scholarships 2007
• Research Higher Degree Scholarships
• University of Newcastle Industry Scholarship Scheme
Some new Scholarships introduced in this university are:
• JASON or Joint Academic Scholarships On-Line Network
• AusAID Scholarships
• Australian Partnership Scholarships Program
Facilities and services:
• Accommodation,
• Call Management System
• Careers and Employment Cells
• Cashiering / Billing
• Cleaning
• Various Committees
• Complaints Management
• Student Community
• Conference and Facility Hire
• Counseling Services
• Disability assistance
• Fees administration
• Finance assistance
• Orientations
• Fleet / Pool Vehicle Hire
• Functions Centre
• Furniture and Staff Re-locations
• Goods
• Health Service
• Hospitality
• Human Resource Services
• Insurance
• iLecture
• IT Services
• Library
• Centre for Teaching and Learning
• Newcastle Conference Ambassador Program
• NUSport (The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Parking
• Publications
• Regional Disability Liaison Officer
• Records Management
• Room Bookings
• Security
• Student Support Services
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