Starting out

Starting out

The University of Newcastle offers many pathways and entry options to give you the best chance of getting into uni. Some relate to specific degrees, others include our FREE Pathway programs like Open Foundation, Yapug and our FREE preparation short courses, NUPrep Bridging.

Progress your career

Progress your career

Pursue the career you really want with postgraduate study. If you are making a career change or chasing that next promotion, there is a qualification to suit your needs. With coursework degrees, short courses, and FEE-HELP options available, you can shape study around your lifestyle, making now the perfect time to do what’s important to you.

Open Days On Demand

Open Days On Demand

Check out our on-demand webinar content, learn more about getting in, chat to our students and academics and virtually explore our campuses.

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Deliver world-class research

Deliver world-class research

A research degree provides a unique opportunity to follow a specific interest, in a particular area of research. We have a strong research presence across our disciplines and approximately 180 research degrees to choose from.

Courtney White - Master of Architecture, Alumna

A lot of things I learnt in my degree, I’m now realising how it has shaped my career directly and indirectly.”

Courtney White - Master of Architecture, Alumna

Key dates

23 Jan
Trimester 1 commences
Courses start for Trimester 1
03 Feb
application close
Via UAC for Undergrad Semester 1
05 Feb
Applications Close
Postgrad Semester 1
13 Feb
ORIENTATION WEEK
For 2023 Undergraduate students
20 Feb
Commences
Semester 1
23 Apr
Applications Close
Trimester 2

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.