Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Newcastle. Lower is better.
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 11 | $32,998 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 8 | $32,584 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $35,661 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | $33,944 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $31,857 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $28,213 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $29,402 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $37,496 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | $29,135 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $38,468 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $30,809 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $38,036 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $36,432 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at the University of Newcastle
The job market for the University of Newcastle's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at the University of Newcastle cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $32,873 a year; half of the University of Newcastle's master's courses with a published fee cost between $30,684 and $33,992. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: psychology courses are typically $38,468, social sciences $28,213.
How is the University of Newcastle ranked?
The University of Newcastle is ranked #227 by QS (2026), #251–300 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #6 in the Good Universities Guide (2025).
What IELTS score does the University of Newcastle need for a master's course?
Most master's courses (1 of the 2 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many master's courses does the University of Newcastle offer?
52 master's courses across 13 fields; the largest are business & management (11), public health & allied health (8) and engineering & technology (5).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Newcastle's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025.