I think in comparison to my pals who went to other unis, my past three years at Newcastle have been relatively good! I’ve really enjoyed my degree (Architecture) and feel like the facilities NCL has to offer are fab. All the academics who have taught me have been wonderful. However, I would criticise the upper hierarchy of management at the university, which I feel often mismanages welfare cases and similar issues.

Newcastle University is improving every year. During the three years of my education, the feedback by the students was always taken seriously. Some of the changes made to the course were very beneficial, for example the new workshop building.
The staff and lecturers were friendly and helpful.

It’s in an amazing place for an international student, very welcoming and nice students and staff. The educational programme is interesting and very involving. The Professors are understanding and always help when we are stuck

As an ambitious future student, who was about to go study abroad I wanted to choose one of the best universities at which I could receive a stable base for my future career. I believe that I made the right choice and I am extremely pleased which my overall experience at Newcastle University.

The course is extremely diverse. The tasks that we are given are always exciting and although they seem difficult at first we receive the proper support in order to complete them successfully. The course consists of a variety of projects and field trips that help you learn all the skills every future architect needs and develop one’s creativity. I will not lie sometimes it is too demanding and requires a lot of hard work and effort but this is how a true learning process should be.
in addition to that, the architecture building is equipped with new computers and all the required programs. It offers studio spaces where we can create unbothered and workshop space for working with wood and metal, laser cutter and 3D printers to help us develop different working techniques.

Apart from that the campus atmosphere and student life are one of a kind. The university offers a huge variety of sports and societies which provide everybody with an opportunity to express themselves, to enjoy new experiences and meet new people. The city can never be boring, it is a great place to make the most of one’s student years while receiving a remarkable education.

My experience at Newcastle University has been amazing so far and if I have to go back and make the choice again it will be the same. I recommend the university to everyone with ambition for a promising career but also with a desire for unforgettable student experience.

As a complete novice in architecture, I’m very grateful at the amount of support I am receiving from the school in the form of weekly tutorials and drop-ins from experts in the field. I am learning lots of new skills, such as model making, orthographic drawings, using photoshop, Revit and similar programs. The architecture workshop has lots of different tools you can use and the people there are willing to help you with anything, no matter how difficult. You do lots of sketchbook work as well, which is great for showing your ideas and seeing your progress throughout the year, as well as establishing what the driving force behind your design is from the start. At the end of the year, you create a portfolio, which can be used for a summer job in the field or other relevant work experience.
Overall if you want to study architecture at uni, Newcastle’s an excellent option that I would greatly recommend.