At a glance
| University of Newcastle established | 1965 | |
| Student enrolments | 27,610 | domestic |
| 5,166 | international onshore | |
| 2,710 | international offshore | |
| Student load by location* | 17,579 | Newcastle |
| 3,038 | Central Coast | |
| 1,670 | UoN – Singapore | |
| 1,054 | Gradschool.com | |
| 253 | Port Macquarie | |
| 232 | Sydney | |
| Enrolments by program type | 22,765 | undergraduate |
| 6,292 | postgraduate coursework | |
| 1,318 | research higher degree | |
| 3,021 | enabling | |
| 1,351 | ELICOS | |
| 754 | non award | |
| Graduates | 3,894 | undergraduate |
| 1,892 | postgraduate coursework | |
| Staff | 970 | academic |
| 1,447 | non-academic | |
| Finance | $540 million | projected total revenue 2011 |
*Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
The University in 2020
Sector leader in providing opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
Over 40,000 students including onshore, offshore and distance education.
Expanded into the Newcastle city centre on a campus accommodating business, law and creative arts students. Planning underway to establish education, humanities and social sciences disciplines in the city.
Home to the best engineering and health faculties in the country relative to size.
Even stronger health and medical research capabilities through the new state of the art Hunter Medical Research Institute building.
Increased reach across the region and overseas through expanded online program delivery.
Established infrastructure and support systems that provide one of the best student experiences in the country.

