University of Newcastle Australia: Fees, Entry and Intakes

TL;DR: The University of Newcastle is a public Australian university in New South Wales, not the UK's Newcastle University. International fees run from about AUD 36,000 to AUD 53,000 a year, undergraduates need IELTS 6.0 and postgraduates 6.5, and the next major start is Semester 1 on 22 February 2027, with applications due by 20 November 2026.

Search for the University of Newcastle and you get two universities on opposite sides of the world. This guide is about the Australian one, in Newcastle, New South Wales. If you want a February start, the application window is now short, so check your eligibility with Prosper before the deadline passes.

Is the University of Newcastle Australia the same as Newcastle University UK?

No. The University of Newcastle (UON) is an Australian public university, registered for international students under CRICOS provider code 00109J (Study Australia). Newcastle University is a separate university in England. They share a city name and nothing else, so check the website address (newcastle.edu.au) before you apply.

UON teaches at several locations listed by the Australian Government: Callaghan, the main campus; NUspace in Newcastle city; the Central Coast; a Sydney campus at 55 Elizabeth Street that focuses on postgraduate programs; and Singapore. QS lists UON among the top 250 universities in its world rankings.

University of Newcastle fees for international students

UON says international program fees vary between AUD 36,000 and AUD 53,000 a year, based on its 2025 and 2026 fee lists. Your exact fee depends on the degree and is shown on your offer.

Plan for costs beyond tuition too. On the international college's 2027 fee page, Overseas Student Health Cover is guided at AUD 838 a year and the student services fee at AUD 386 a year. Our guide to Australia tuition fees for international students shows how these compare with other universities, and the OSHC guide explains the cover your visa needs.

University of Newcastle intakes and deadlines

UON runs both trimesters and semesters. These are its published international dates for early next year:

UON advises applying at least 12 weeks before your start date. Late applications may move to the next intake, so if 20 November is too close, plan for mid-year instead.

Entry requirements and English scores

UON's English language policy sets the base level:

The undergraduate PTE and TOEFL scores and the nursing scores come from UAC's table for UON. PTE Online, IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition are not accepted, so book a test centre. Our Australia student visa English requirements guide covers the visa side.

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University of Newcastle scholarships for international students

UON lists these awards for students starting in 2027 on its international scholarships page:

• Vice-Chancellor's International Academic Merit Scholarship: 30% off tuition. Undergraduates need a selection rank of 85 or equivalent, postgraduates a GPA of 4.5 out of 7.
• International Excellence Scholarship: 20% off tuition, about 500 awards, no separate application. You must live within 50 km of your campus, and some programs are excluded (terms).
• Global Access Grant: AUD 1,500 for holders of the awards above who start in Trimester 1 or Semester 1 2027.
• Future Horizons fee waiver: AUD 5,750 for postgraduate programs of 160 units or more, for Trimester 1 or Semester 1 2027 starters.

UON assesses most of these at the offer stage, so a strong, complete application matters more than a separate essay. For more options, see our scholarships guide.

The pathway route: UON College of International Education

If you do not yet meet direct entry, the University of Newcastle College of International Education (UONCIE) teaches at Callaghan and NUspace. Its 2027 fees include Foundation Studies at AUD 31,400, Degree Transfer in business at AUD 36,200, Degree Transfer in engineering and IT at AUD 40,500, and a Pre-Master's at AUD 39,780. Foundation starts on 22 February, 26 July or 20 September 2027, and the Pre-Master's on 1 February, 10 May or 16 August 2027.

Applying from Sri Lanka

UONCIE publishes entry levels for Sri Lankan qualifications:

• Foundation: O/L with a C average across five academic subjects.
• Degree Transfer: A/L with two C grades. The extended version takes two S grades.
• Pre-Master's: a Higher or National Diploma from a UGC-recognised institution.
• Accelerated Pre-Master's: a bachelor's degree, or a diploma plus one year of work.

For direct entry to a UON degree with A/L results or a Sri Lankan bachelor's, Prosper checks the university's assessment for your exact qualification before you apply. Once you hold an offer, your Confirmation of Enrolment is the document your student visa application is built on.

FAQ

Is the University of Newcastle in Australia or the UK? Both cities have a university with a similar name. The University of Newcastle (newcastle.edu.au) is in New South Wales, Australia. Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk) is a different university in England.

What IELTS score does the University of Newcastle need? Undergraduate degrees need IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in each band. Postgraduate coursework needs 6.5 with 6.0 in each band, and nursing needs 7.0.

How much does the University of Newcastle cost for international students? The University of Newcastle says international program fees range from about AUD 36,000 to AUD 53,000 a year. Your offer letter shows the exact fee for your degree.

When is the next intake at the University of Newcastle? Semester 1 starts on 22 February 2027, and international applications close on 20 November 2026. After that, the next options are the mid-year intakes.

Does the University of Newcastle offer scholarships to international students? Yes. Eligible students can receive 20% or 30% off tuition, plus an AUD 1,500 grant, and some long postgraduate programs carry an AUD 5,750 fee waiver.

PS: The 20 November deadline for a February start is close, and UON wants your offer accepted and deposit paid by 1 January. If you are not sure whether you fit direct entry or the college route, check your eligibility with Prosper and we will map the fastest realistic start for you.

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References

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