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Application Guide

Your Guide to Applying to Study at Northumbria as an International Student

Covering all levels of study, this guide is designed to walk you through everything you need to know about applying to our Newcastle Campus.

Everything you need to get started can be found below. Information has been collated to ensure you're supported whether you apply directly through our webiste or via UCAS, are utilising the help of an official Education Agent or progressing from an academic partner institution to complete your degree with us.

If you have any questions at any stage, our Global Offices and Regional Teams offer free one-to-one support and are on hand to guide you through the process. Click here to find your nearest team or contact.

Application Advice and Guides

Need an overview of the application process? Download a copy of our step-by-step guide, watch our hints and tips video and check out the advice of our current students.

Already applied and been made an offer? Click here to download a copy of our Accept Your Offer guide.

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Step-by-Step Guide

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Current Student Advice

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Key Information to Consider

Familiarise yourself with our key application dates and deadlines, check entry requirements based on where you are in the world and more.

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Key Dates and Deadlines

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Entry Requirements

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Applying with the Help of an Education Agent

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English Language Requirements

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General Admissions Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Need more information? Check out our frequently asked questions below or click here to register your interest and we'll send you information directly to your inbox.

What courses are available to apply for?

Applications for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Top-Up and Pathway courses for September 2026 entry are currently open. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, being sure to check our application deadlines by clicking here. Click here to find a list of all available courses.

I need further help, who can I contact?

For additional help, you can access free one-to-one support from our Global Offices and Regional Teams, depending on where you are in the world. Click here to find your nearest team or contact.

How do I find an Education Agent that is officially partnered with Northumbria

Northumbria works with over 150 official Education Agents and Counsellors worldwide. We strongly encourage you to click here to visit our Applying via an Education Agent page.

The Applying via an Education Agent page includes an Education Agents Search so you can ensure you're working with an officially contracted partner.

I'm a prospective undergraduate student looking to apply via UCAS. How do I do this?

We know some students would prefer to apply to study in the UK via UCAS. Click here to find out more about applying to university via UCAS as an international student.

Click here to find Northumbria's profile on UCAS.

I'm interested in applying for a Research degree at Northumbria. Is the application process the same?

For more information on how to apply for a Postgraduate Research degree, click here.

I've already applied for a course at Northumbria. What do I do next?

If you have already applied for a course at Northumbria, click here to visit our After Your Apply page.

If you have already applied for a course and have been made an offer, but not yet accepted it, click here for a quick guide to accepting your place.

How do I find out more about studying at Northumbria

For more information about studying at Northumbria University, click here to register your interest. Alternaitvely, you can click here to book your place at one or more of our events specifically curated for international students.

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