Newcastle University is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. The institution traces its roots to 1834 with the establishment of the School of Medicine and Surgery and 1871 with the College of Physical Science, though it took its modern form in 1963. Today it operates as a major research and teaching institution with over 6,000 staff members.
The university delivers undergraduate and postgraduate education alongside academic research across multiple disciplines, with particular strength in medicine, medical education, and physical sciences. It maintains an international presence through campuses in Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia) and Singapore, supporting a global community of students and researchers. Newcastle University is consistently ranked among the top 140 universities worldwide and ranks among the top 20 universities targeted by graduate employers in the United Kingdom.