About Newcastle University
Newcastle University has been around since 1834, when it started out as a small medical school in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Two colleges joined forces in 1937 to become one under the name King's College, which was then part of the University of Durham.
By 1963, it had grown large enough to stand on its own, and that is when Newcastle University, as it exists today, was officially born.
Newcastle University is a Russell Group university; research is a big part of what it does. When UK universities were last assessed in 2021, 42% of Newcastle's research was rated world-class. Medicine, architecture, and engineering are where it performs best.
The institution works with employers like PwC, Accenture, and Arup, which means students get exposure to real organisations while still studying.
Why Newcastle University for Kenyan Students
For Kenyan students, Newcastle's Russell Group status is very important. It is a name that employers in the UK and back in Kenya both recognise and take seriously.
Also, Newcastle is one of the cheaper cities to live in compared to most UK cities.

