Student life
By choosing NCUC, you’ll become part of a vibrant, diverse community just minutes from the city centre. It’s the perfect place to embrace independence, build lifelong friendships, learn in outstanding facilities and benefit from award-winning student support.
Newcastle is famously friendly and our campus is only a short walk from Central Station, explore cosy cafés like The Dispensary and Olive & Bean to stylish bars on Grey Street or lively pubs such as The Mile Castle and The Dog & Parrot, Newcastle’s social scene has something for everyone. Sport is just as central to city life, cheer on Newcastle United at St James’ Park, catch the Falcons rugby team at Kingston Park, or enjoy basketball with the Newcastle Eagles right by campus.
Stroll across the Millennium Bridge to the BALTIC, enjoy top-class comedy at The Stand, or explore Newcastle’s many museums and galleries. Whatever your interests, you’ll find everything you need to make your student experience truly unforgettable.
Campus and facilities
Exclusive spaces
We have a variety of dedicated study and relaxation areas for degree students in the HE Hub as well as other areas across campus.
Dedicated University Centre spaces:
- Parsons Tenth floor - a dedicated floor for degree students featuring a computer room, break-out space, and eating and drinking facilities.
- HE Hub (first floor) - The upper floor of the HE Hub is perfect for meeting up with friends, grabbing a bite to eat, or relaxing.
- HE Hub (ground-floor) - The newly developed ground-floor of the HE Hub is an ideal area to talk about project work or hold meetings with tutors, fellow class mates or the HE research team. The Hub features sound-proof meeting booths and tabled seating. USB ports and laptop plug-ins are available throughout, as well as a dedicated PC area.
