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University of Newcastle



QS World Rank #227 · Global top 300 · Leading nursing & education
Newcastle, Australia (New South Wales)

University of Newcastle

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The University of Newcastle (UON) is a public university in Newcastle, New South Wales, ranked #227 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings (16th in Australia). The main Callaghan campus sits about 12 km from the CBD across ~140 hectares of bushland. Additional sites include Newcastle City (NUspace), Ourimbah on the Central Coast, and a Sydney CBD campus. Strengths include nursing, education, engineering, medicine and sustainability. With 37,000+ students from 106 countries, UON offers international students strong academics in a liveable coastal city setting.See more

#227
2026 QS World University Rankings
1965
Year established
4
Four main campuses
Nursing
Nursing strength

Campuses

The University of Newcastle has four campuses across New South Wales, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes in diverse learning environments.

Callaghan
Newcastle City
Ourimbah
Sydney

Location

Callaghan, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (main campus, ~12 km from CBD)

Surroundings

The Callaghan main campus spans ~140 hectares of bushland and hosts most UON faculties and research centres. Modern facilities sit near the Warabrook residential area—a quiet, liveable setting combining academic resources and natural surroundings.

Transport

Warabrook station and bus routes connect to Newcastle CBD and suburbs; campus shuttles also operate. Newcastle Airport (NTL) is about 30 minutes from the city. Sydney Airport (SYD) is an alternative (~2 hours by road or train).

Faculties

Engineering, science, health and medicine, education, humanities and social sciences, business—most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Overview

Callaghan is UON's main campus for engineering, science, health, education and humanities degrees, with advanced labs, libraries and sports facilities—the heart of academic life for international students.

Spring
Sep – Nov
15-24°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
19-28°C
Autumn
Mar – May
14-23°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
8-17°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 15-24°C
Summer Dec – Feb 19-28°C
Autumn Mar – May 14-23°C
Winter Jun – Aug 8-17°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,400-3,000
Penang (PEN) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,700-3,200
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,600-3,100
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Sydney (SYD) (optional, ~2 hrs by road)
MYR 1,200-2,800

Location

Newcastle CBD, New South Wales, Australia (King Street & Auckland Street area)

Surroundings

The city campus centres on NUspace and Q Building in downtown Newcastle, near the harbour, beaches, cafés and business district—offering urban amenities, internships and creative-industry connections.

Transport

Light rail, buses and walking links between city teaching sites; Warabrook and Hamilton stations connect to Callaghan. Newcastle Airport (NTL) is about 25–35 minutes from the CBD; Sydney Airport (SYD) is also an option.

Faculties

Law, business, creative industries, and selected postgraduate and professional programmes.

Overview

The Newcastle City campus (NUspace, Q Building) focuses on law, business and creative industries in a modern urban setting—ideal for students who want to study in a lively coastal city centre.

Spring
Sep – Nov
15-24°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
19-28°C
Autumn
Mar – May
14-23°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
8-17°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 15-24°C
Summer Dec – Feb 19-28°C
Autumn Mar – May 14-23°C
Winter Jun – Aug 8-17°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,400-3,000
Penang (PEN) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,700-3,200
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,600-3,100
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Sydney (SYD) (optional, ~2 hrs by road)
MYR 1,200-2,800

Location

Ourimbah, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia (shared precinct with TAFE NSW)

Surroundings

The Ourimbah campus on the Central Coast offers a quieter setting with relatively lower living costs, sharing facilities with TAFE NSW. National parks, beaches and community amenities surround the site—suited to health, education and science programmes.

Transport

Buses connect Gosford and Central Coast towns; trains link to Sydney and Newcastle. Newcastle Airport (NTL) or Sydney Airport (SYD) are both viable entry points (~1–1.5 hours by road).

Faculties

Health, education, science, and selected business and pathway programmes.

Overview

The Ourimbah campus serves the Central Coast with a focus on health, education and science, partnering with TAFE NSW on vocational-to-higher-education pathways—a relatively affordable campus option.

Spring
Sep – Nov
15-24°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
19-28°C
Autumn
Mar – May
14-23°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
8-17°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 15-24°C
Summer Dec – Feb 19-28°C
Autumn Mar – May 14-23°C
Winter Jun – Aug 8-17°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,400-3,000
Penang (PEN) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,700-3,200
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Newcastle (NTL)
MYR 1,600-3,100
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Sydney (SYD) (optional, ~1.5 hrs by road)
MYR 1,200-2,800

Location

Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia (Quay Street area)

Surroundings

The Sydney campus sits in the CBD near Circular Quay and major transport hubs, with access to finance, law and business networks. It mainly serves postgraduate and business programmes in a global city setting.

Transport

Walking distance to Wynyard, Circular Quay and ferry terminals; buses and metro cover the city. Sydney Airport (SYD) is about 20–30 minutes from the CBD.

Faculties

Postgraduate business, MBA and selected professional master's programmes.

Overview

UON's Sydney campus in the CBD focuses on postgraduate and business study—ideal for students who want a University of Newcastle qualification in Australia's largest city.

Spring
Sep – Nov
15-24°C
Summer
Dec – Feb
19-28°C
Autumn
Mar – May
14-23°C
Winter
Jun – Aug
10-18°C
Season Months Temperature
Spring Sep – Nov 15-24°C
Summer Dec – Feb 19-28°C
Autumn Mar – May 14-23°C
Winter Jun – Aug 10-18°C

Flights to/from Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Sydney (SYD)
MYR 1,200-2,800
Penang (PEN) ↔ Sydney (SYD)
MYR 1,500-3,200
Johor Bahru (JHB) ↔ Sydney (SYD)
MYR 1,400-3,000

Estimated living costs

Based on Australian Government guidelines and official estimates. Amounts in MYR are calculated at current exchange rates.

Callaghan campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$750-A$1,200 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$350-A$500 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$80-A$130 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$100-A$170 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$170-A$350 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$1,450-A$2,350 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for regional Newcastle

Newcastle City campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$850-A$1,350 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$360-A$520 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$90-A$140 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$110-A$180 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$240-A$310 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$1,550-A$2,500 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for Newcastle CBD

Ourimbah campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$720-A$1,150 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$340-A$480 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$75-A$120 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$95-A$160 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$170-A$370 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$1,400-A$2,280 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for the Central Coast

Sydney campus

Accommodation (per month)
A$1,100-A$1,800 MYR 0
Food & groceries (per month)
A$400-A$580 MYR 0
Transport (per month)
A$120-A$180 MYR 0
Utilities & bills (per month)
A$140-A$220 MYR 0
Personal & leisure (per month)
A$240-A$420 MYR 0
Total monthly living costs
A$2,000-A$3,200 MYR 0
* Based on Australian Government student living cost estimates for Sydney CBD
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