Newcastle upon Tyne welcomes around 50,000 students every single year, from over 130 countries; making it a fabulous multi-cultural city for younger people.The city centre is full of shops, restaurants, pubs and bars; while the student suburbs, such as Jesmond and Heaton, are home to vibrant pubs, historic music venues such as The Cluny, and cosy places to eat. Newcastle is big enough to constantly entertain and surprise, yet small enough to easily travel around on the underground Metro system, by bike, bus, or on foot.
Our famous Quayside has amazing bars and restaurants with views of the iconic Millennium Bridge, Tyne Bridge, Sage Gateshead and BALTIC Arts Centre.
Classical music at Sage Gateshead - Art exhibitions at BALTIC Contemporary Arts Centre - top West End shows at the Theatre Royal.
High street brands at Eldon Square and beautiful boutique shops – local and international markets along the Quayside and city centre. Europe’s largest shopping and leisure complex, The Metrocentre is just 10 minutes away.
St James’ Park a 52,000 all-seater stadium and the home of Newcastle United; The Great North Run - the worlds largest half-marathon; Rugby World Cup 2015 and Super League Magic Weekend host; Newcastle Eagles BBL Basketball - played onsite at Northumbria University!
Concerts at O2 Academy and Metro Radio Arena - local bands on stage in pubs and intimate venues. Heaton, a suburb of Newcastle laid claim to be the place where the legendary Jimi Hendrix burst into music super-stardom.
Pubs and bars line our picturesque Quayside - city centre clubs including our renowned Collingwood Street show off bright lights into the early hours - numerous multiplex cinema venues at The Gate and Trinity Square campus accommodation.
Newcastle boasts a superbly popular Chinatown, one of only five in the UK, as well as over 100 multicultural restaurants from across the world. You will be well pushed to find a food which you cannot enjoy in Newcastle.
Newcastle has been named as the UK's Friendliest City (Big 7 Travel guide). The fast growing culture of Newcastle is one to witness.
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