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What is Newcastle University International Study Centre?
Newcastle University International Study Centre helps international students prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study at Newcastle University. Students complete a pathway programme designed to build academic knowledge, English language skills and study confidence before beginning their degree.
Location: on campus at Newcastle University in Newcastle, UK.
Purpose: to prepare international students for UK university studies.
Study route: direct entry to Newcastle University after successfully completing a pathway programme.
Support: academic teaching, English language development and welfare support.
Study levels: undergraduate and postgraduate preparation programmes.
Students at the International Study Centre benefit from:
expert preparation for university-level study in the UK
English language and study skills development
subject-specific academic modules
personalised academic and welfare support
a smooth transition to their Newcastle University degree, when entry requirements are met.
Explore our programmes
Undergraduate
Prepare for your degree with an International Foundation or International Year One programme, with options to combine with your degree in one plan.
Postgraduate
Our Pre-Master's programmes develop your study and research skills in preparation for a Master’s degree in one of 50+ subjects.
English language
Develop your language skills for undergraduate or postgraduate study, offering rapid progress plus flexible start dates and study lengths.
Why students choose Newcastle University
What our students say
Clarissa
| Indonesia"Inclusive, extensive and supportive. These are three words that best describe my first year at Newcastle International Study Centre."
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BA (Hons) Marketing Management
Dildora
| Uzbekistan“Thanks to my pathway, I don’t feel overwhelmed with the workload during my second year – but rather, excited for new challenges.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BA (Hons) Architecture
Shaun
| Indonesia“The International Study Centre was a perfect steppingstone for me. When I was at Newcastle, I received a lot of career support. My faculty specifically do a civil engineering careers fair.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering
Frequently asked questions
A pathway programme is a preparation course for international students who do not yet meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry to a UK university degree. It helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed at degree-level study.
The centre offers three main programme types:
International Foundation – prepares students for the first year of an undergraduate degree
International Year One – equivalent to the first year of a degree and leads directly to Year 2
Pre-Master’s – prepares students for postgraduate study.
There are also a range of English language programmes for students who need to improve their English before starting a pathway programme.
The centre is located on the Newcastle University campus in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. International Study Centre students have access to Newcastle University's facilities and enjoy life in a top UK student city while preparing for their degree.
Students can continue to degrees in many subject areas, including:
architecture
business and management
computer science and engineering
science and life sciences
humanities and social sciences.
Specific options depend on the pathway programme studied.
Students can apply directly through the International Study Centre or through an authorised education counsellor. After submitting an application, students may receive a conditional or unconditional offer depending on whether entry requirements have been met.
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