University of Newcastle (Australia)

The University of Newcastle
Former name
Motto
I look ahead
TypePublic research university
Established
  • 1951 (university college)
  • 1965 (independence)
AccreditationTEQSA
AffiliationAustralian Technology Network (ATN)
EndowmentA$108.2 million (2023)
BudgetA$868.28 million (2023)
VisitorGovernor of New South Wales (ex officio)
ChancellorPatricia Forsythe
Vice-ChancellorAlex Zelinsky
Academic staff
1,273 (2023)
Administrative staff
1,925 (2023)
Total staff
3,198 (2023)
Students36,244 (2023)
Undergraduates18,099 (EFTSL, 2023)
Postgraduates3,394 coursework
(EFTSL, 2023)
1,042 research
(EFTSL, 2023)
Other students
1,433 (EFTSL, 2023)
Address
University Drive
, , ,
2308
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32°53′34″S 151°42′16″E / 32.89278°S 151.70444°E / -32.89278; 151.70444
CampusUrban and regional with multiple sites
ColoursBlue, black and white
Sporting affiliations
MascotHunter the Hippocampus
Websitenewcastle.edu.au

The University of Newcastle is a public university in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1965, it has a primary campus in the Newcastle suburb of Callaghan. The university also operates campuses in Central Coast, Singapore, the Newcastle CBD and Sydney.

The University of Newcastle is a member of the Australian Technology Network, Universities Australia and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.