Northumbria University

Northumbria University

Northumbria University is the largest university in the North East of England.

Both research-engaged and business-focussed, it has become deeply embedded

in the industrial, professional and commercial sectors and in civic life.

Northumbria offers programmes in 30 of the 32 mostpopular academic disciplines across nine Schools:

• Applied Sciences• Arts and Social Sciences• Built Environment• Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences• Design• Health, Community and Education Studies• Law• Newcastle Business School• Psychology and Sports Sciences

The Facts

The Facts

35,000 students from 140 countries make Northumbria the UK’s sixth largest HE provider and help the University to perform a leading

role in promoting and sustaining the Region’s

economic, cultural, and social well-being.

(2009 figures)

The Facts

• The University delivers a broad portfolio of executiveeducation for businesses and organisations.

• Research was judged to be world-leading in elevenof twelve areas submitted to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Internationally-excellentwork was identified throughout.

• Northumbria is the largest UK provider of higher education in Hong Kong and has substantial operations in Malaysia, Egypt and the Caribbean.

The Facts

• £17m is being invested in new research-activestaff over three years.

• Northumbria is one of the UK’s ten largest providersof taught postgraduate education.

• The University has the highest rate of graduateemployment amongst North East universities,with 91% entering employment or advancedstudy within six months of graduating.

Evolving Excellence for 21st Century Britain

Northumbria University seeks to establish a position among the best of a new typeof excellent university,which are:

• Strong in the fundamentalactivities of teachingand research;

• Business-facing;

• A motor for economicdevelopment

These new types of excellent University willbe renowned for:

• Producing highly adaptable and employablegraduates with global perspective.

• Providing an outstanding student experience.

• Conducting internationally-excellent researchthat drives innovation.

• Predominating in the provision of Masters-levelprofessional education to meets the skills-needsof the economy.

Evolving Excellence for 21st Century Britain

Evolving Excellence for 21st Century Britain

A fast-changing world presents constant new demands and advances.

In such an environment, nobodycan afford to stand still, not leasta University with a reputationfor innovation.

The Future

This is why, over the next five years, Northumbria University will work to:

• Double its research capacityand income.

• Achieve in all subject areas at least 90% satisfaction in the National Student Survey.

• Increase global recognition and reputation by building its international presence and partnerships overseas.

The Future

• Create substantial new partnerships in theCity and Region to optimise its role in drivingeconomic, social and cultural developmentin North East England.

• Extend its already leading position in theprovision of Masters-level education, andincrease postgraduate research studentnumbers by 50%.