University of Newcastle

Location: Newcastle, Australia

Size: 21,000 students

Semester Dates:
Fall Semester: Mid-July through late November
Spring Semester: Early February through late June

Description:

The University of Newcastle is set in superb bushland and close to spectacular beaches, waterways, and forests. Callaghan, the larger of the two main campuses and where the majority of students study, lies about four miles from the center of the city of Newcastle on 300 acres of beautiful natural bushland – a site that has gained international recognition for practicing ecologically-sustainable principles. A lively port city on a breathtaking stretch of Australia’s coastline, Newcastle boasts wonderful beaches for surfing and swimming, a low cost of living, a very favorable climate, a casual lifestyle, and it’s not far from Sydney (2.5 hours by bus). With a population of 350,000, Newcastle offers all the usual city comforts, such as restaurants, cafés, parks and gardens, theatres, art galleries, shopping centers and nightclubs.

Accommodation Type: University Apartments

Language of Instruction: English

Special Considerations: None