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Sport & Activity

We encourage all students to get involved in sport regardless of ability. It's a great way to meet new friends, get fit and make the most of your time at university.

Whether you are completely new to a sport, picking one back up or you want to develop your skills we have something that's perfect for you.

North Clubs

  • Clubs - Over 30 sports to choose! From Archery to Volleyball and everything in-between. View clubs >
  • Campus Leagues - Fancy a kick about? Why not enter a team into our 5s, 7s and 11-a-side Football Leagues. We also now offer Badminton and Basketball leagues. Discover more >
  • Pay and Play - Or if you just want to organise a friendly game with your classmates you can do that too. Just sign up for a free account and pay as you go.


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Northumbria Open Days

Open Days are a great way for you to get a feel of the University, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the course(s) you are interested in.

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NU World Virtual Tours
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Virtual Tour

Get an insight into life at Northumbria at the click of a button! Come and explore our videos and 360 panoramas to immerse yourself in our campuses and get a feel for what it is like studying here using our interactive virtual tour.

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