The University of Newcastle Australia

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Callaghan, Australia
251–300th in World University Rankings 2025
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About The University of Newcastle Australia

Basic information and contact details for The University of Newcastle Australia

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Guided by our values of equity, excellence, sustainability and engagement, the University of Newcastle Australia has built a strong reputation as a world-leading university making an impact within our own regions, in Australia and across the globe. We’re proud to be ranked in the top 40 universities in the world by Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. 

Across our campuses in Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney and Singapore, the University of Newcastle enrols more than 37,000 students from 106 countries, with a focus on equity and developing our next generation of socially oriented leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.

We are fully committed to supporting and providing a safe space for our Indigenous students and communities. Since the 1970s, we have made an unparalleled contribution to Indigenous higher education in Australia. This vital work continues today with our Wollotuka Institute and our Indigenous Health Unit. We’re proud to be the top university in Australia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Enrolments, and we continue to provide even more pathways to university for Indigenous students. Last year we celebrated 40 years of our Wollotuka Institute, and this year marks our 50th anniversary of creating pathways to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. 

Our University has long been known as a champion of innovative approaches to teaching and learning. All of our undergraduate courses are designed to integrate theory with practice, offering rich opportunities for real-life, hands-on experiences through career-ready placements to give our students a head start in their careers.

We are also a research-intensive university and have achieved great things in collaboration with our partners in industry, business, government and the community here and around the world. Our sights are set firmly on the future, as we continue to build on our research strengths and maintain our position as a destination for the world's best researchers and global innovation leaders.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Teaching 31.7
Research Environment 36
Research Quality 84.8
Industry 84.6
International Outlook 83.3
22242628303234201620172018201920202021202220232024202527.429.32823.824.526.227.13033.831.7

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
88909294962020202120222023202488.795.293.89392.9

Breakdown via year: Overall

Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at The University of Newcastle Australia

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Student gender ratio
58 F : 42 M (1)
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International student percentage
16% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
31.3 (1)
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Student total
22945 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Jobs at The University of Newcastle Australia

Open positions for academics and staff at The University of Newcastle Australia

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Lecturer in Education - Early Childhood Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA

University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle
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University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle

Job no: ADSOE01-ECP Category: Academic, Level B Join a national leader in teacher

Salary

$117,226 - $139,207

Posted

14 Apr 2025

Lecturer - Solar and Stellar Physics
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA

University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle
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University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle

Opportunity to join a globally competitive research environment within the Centre

Salary

$117,226 - $139,207

Posted

10 Apr 2025

Associate Professor of Criminology
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University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle
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University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle

Job no: HRC0013712 Category: Academic, Level D Leadership role - Academic

Salary

$172,910 - $190,490

Posted

14 Apr 2025

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Central
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA

University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle
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University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle

Job no: HRC0004856 Category: Academic, Level D Provide academic leadership in

Salary

$247,417 - $267,986

Posted

15 Apr 2025

Lecturer in Earth Science
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA

University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle
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University of Newcastle Australia

Australia, Newcastle

Join the growing Earth Science discipline boasting high-quality teaching and research

Salary

$117,226 – $139,207

Posted

14 Apr 2025

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Subjects Taught at The University of Newcastle Australia

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Computer Science251–300th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Business and Economics176–200th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities251–300th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Psychology251–300th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences301–400th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Law201–250th

  • Law

Engineering201–250th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences251–300th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Education176–200th

  • Education
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