Newcastle University Information
Accommodation:
Newcastle University guarantees a place for all first year international students who request the deadlines given each academic year. Although there are many types of accommodation, most foreign students staying in residence halls during the first year and then choose to rent private housing.Once you have been admitted to office accommodation Newcastle University itself ( Accommodation Office ) is responsible for all candidates to send comprehensive information on accommodation options and the relevant application form.
To meet the needs of all budgets, the university has dormitories that provide quality accommodation at reasonable prices, both students of degree as graduate. Most of these homes are just 10 minutes walk from the university campus and downtown. There are three different types of accommodation: Catered, including board and lodging, self catering, where you only pay the accommodation, or with host families, in addition to offer a room lets you know the typical British way of life.
Although the accommodation within the campus itself is a good way to fully integrate into student life and meet people from other countries, another interesting alternative is to share a flat with other young people. In this case it is recommended to travel with enough time to conduct interviews with the owners or your future roommates.
Cost of living:
Although it is not possible to accurately estimate what the cost of life to studying in this university, it is nevertheless necessary to consider those costs to be added to the tuition fees that are attached to every day. In general, estimated the cost of living for a graduate student is around the £ 6,000 (£ 667 per month), while the cost of a graduate student is £ 7,500 (£ 625 per month).
Fortunately Newcastle is a city economically quite affordable, if compared to other British destinations: the price of accommodation is reasonable, the distances are short and can go everywhere on foot, no doubt all a break for the purse, and students enjoy considerable discounts. Each month will go to the housing of £ 246 to £ 411 depending on the type of accommodation chosen, the type of accommodation, distance to college, the type of room and the services that count. In the case of rental apartments, one must add also the electricity bills, water or gas, as well as the corresponding bond.
Another expense to consider is the food, which may vary substantially according to the culinary tastes of each person will make a monthly investment of £ 80 and £ 160. If we add the odd output leisure with friends, each month in social spending will be about 80 pounds, which should add another £ 15 or £ 20 to meet unexpected expenses.
Beyond the basic needs, to conduct studies require investment in books and study materials, which will have to spend about £ 40 a month. The cost will vary depending on the materials, the type of material required or factors such as use of the library or buy secondhand. The British agency Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) annually publishes a document which provides detailed information on the general cost of living in the UK, specially designed for international students. You can also consult the study guide in the UK of EducationUK or the British Council.
Another place to get more details on the cost of living in the UK and university life is the website of the NUS , an association that represents various student bodies representing colleges and universities in the UK and Ireland. The report The whole Student Experience Report analyzes the major economic issues and ways to meet the costs used by different students.