What's Newcastle University like for newer students?
I'm in Y12 but I'm curious what the social life and education is like
Hi @Mexican_Man ,
I'm glad you are interested in Newcastle University! I recently graduated from Newcastle in July so can hopefully provide you with some helpful tips on what student life is like.
Firstly, how you are taught at university is quite independent with more free periods/independent study time than you may be used to at sixth form/college right now. You can be taught in a range of different ways from lectures to seminars to practical workshops to fieldwork - depending on what course you are interested in studying. Lectures occur in large theatres where you take notes whilst a professional is talking about a certain topic. Seminars are like classroom-based activities that involve discussions with peers and lecturers. You are in charge of your time at university so staying organised is key! I'd recommend using your free time wisely by staying on top of any reading you may be required to do or by preparing for any upcoming exams/assignments.
In terms of social life, Newcastle University is actually a Top 5 Student City according to QS Best Student Cities 2026! This is because of our affordability for student living, the many activities/bars/restaurants you can explore and because of our close proximity to the beach (it's only 20 minutes away on our local metro service!). At university, you can also join societies or sports clubs. We have over 160 societies ranging from subject-based societies, to ethnic societies to more random hobbies you may never have tried before! If you would like to join a sports club, we have over 60 different clubs and you can join without any experience. We have all of your familiar sports such as football, netball and rugby but we also have some unfamiliar sports such as parachuting, ultimate frisbee and windsurfing. University is the perfect opportunity to try something new and talk to people from all walks of life!
Hopefully this answers some of your questions about university! If you have any other questions, just let us know 😊
Leah
Newcastle University Outreach Ambassador
I'm glad you are interested in Newcastle University! I recently graduated from Newcastle in July so can hopefully provide you with some helpful tips on what student life is like.
Firstly, how you are taught at university is quite independent with more free periods/independent study time than you may be used to at sixth form/college right now. You can be taught in a range of different ways from lectures to seminars to practical workshops to fieldwork - depending on what course you are interested in studying. Lectures occur in large theatres where you take notes whilst a professional is talking about a certain topic. Seminars are like classroom-based activities that involve discussions with peers and lecturers. You are in charge of your time at university so staying organised is key! I'd recommend using your free time wisely by staying on top of any reading you may be required to do or by preparing for any upcoming exams/assignments.
In terms of social life, Newcastle University is actually a Top 5 Student City according to QS Best Student Cities 2026! This is because of our affordability for student living, the many activities/bars/restaurants you can explore and because of our close proximity to the beach (it's only 20 minutes away on our local metro service!). At university, you can also join societies or sports clubs. We have over 160 societies ranging from subject-based societies, to ethnic societies to more random hobbies you may never have tried before! If you would like to join a sports club, we have over 60 different clubs and you can join without any experience. We have all of your familiar sports such as football, netball and rugby but we also have some unfamiliar sports such as parachuting, ultimate frisbee and windsurfing. University is the perfect opportunity to try something new and talk to people from all walks of life!
Hopefully this answers some of your questions about university! If you have any other questions, just let us know 😊
Leah
Newcastle University Outreach Ambassador
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