The University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle and the University of Queensland are the most esteemed universities for higher education in Australia. Newcastle University and the University of Queensland both have their advantages and disadvantages. According to Shiksha Grading, the University of Newcastle is ranked B+ and the University of Queensland is ranked A+. As per Shiksha Grading, the University of Queensland stands taller as compared to UOT. Moreover, the average annual salary of University of Newcastle graduates is INR 82 LPA. Whereas, the average annual salary of the University of Queensland stands at INR 47 LPA. In terms of average graduate salary, Newcastle University has the upper hand. Furthermore, students also check factors such as placement rate, acceptance rate, fee, location, etc.

For Indian students, the University of Newcastle admission requirements are:1) Undergraduate Requirements:The University of Newcastle recognises a 75% average in Standard XII as comparable to ABB at A level.This can be awarded by: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)/National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)/Various state boards/Autonomous schools.2) Postgraduate Requirements:The University of Newcastle recognises 60% from section 1 universities,  62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2.This can be in any of the following qualifications: Bachelor Degree/Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce/Bachelor Special or Honours degree/Bachelor degree in professional subjects

The University of Newcastle ranking is impressive as the university ranks among the top 200 universities in the world and is renowned for its world-leading research, academic excellence, innovation, new ideas and new breakthroughs around the globe. The three colleges under the University of Newcastle provides students a portfoliio of 250+ undergraduate and 150+ postgraduate prorams. Also, a variety of scholarships are available at the university on a country-level, which helps students manage the heavy tuition fee expenses.The University of Newcastle also runs workshops and classes to help student find part-time work while they study. Students studying in Newcastle have the convenience and benefits of a big city, without the usual distractions from studies and associated high cost of living. The University of Newcastle is ranked number one in Australia for Industry Collaboration (Innovation Connections IC Report 2014-2020), and the original campus, Callaghan is well connected to regional employers and industry, including the John Hunter Hospital and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI). It is the central hub for education, humanities, social science, and science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM), nursing and health. The University of Newcastle is hence is one of the most sought after colleges in the world.

Check below the list of University of Newcastle courses for international students:CoursesDuration1st Year Tuition FeesB.Sc.(34 courses)3-5 yearsINR 17.8 L - 22.3 LB.E. / B.Tech(25 courses)3-5 yearsINR 17.7 L - 21.7 LMIM(8 courses)1 year-2 yearsINR 18 L - 22 LOthers PG(11 courses)6 months-2 yearsINR 9.3 L - 24.3 LMBA/PGDM(8 courses)18 months-2 yearsINR 18.9 L - 22 LMS(10 courses)1 year-3 yearsINR 19.1 L - 23.7 LOthers UG(9 courses)3-4 yearsINR 16.4 L - 22.7 LBBA(9 courses)3-5 yearsINR 16.7 L - 20.9 LLL.M.(2 courses)12 months-1 yearINR 18.1 L - 19.2 LB.Pharma(1 course)4 yearsINR 22.2 LLL.B.(1 course)5 yearsINR 17.1 LAlso read: Study in Australia: UG and PG Course Structure and Eligibility