Newcastle University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Newcastle. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Newcastle enrolled 6,025 international students in 2024/25, making up 22.1% of the student body (down 20.9% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 6,615 | 23,110 | 28.6% |
| 2015/16 | 6,555 | 23,795 | 27.5% |
| 2016/17 | 6,395 | 24,980 | 25.6% |
| 2017/18 | 6,785 | 26,470 | 25.6% |
| 2018/19 | 6,880 | 27,215 | 25.3% |
| 2019/20 | 7,615 | 28,070 | 27.1% |
| 2020/21 | 6,615 | 27,775 | 23.8% |
| 2021/22 | 6,215 | 27,280 | 22.8% |
| 2022/23 | 6,560 | 27,850 | 23.6% |
| 2023/24 | 6,825 | 27,660 | 24.7% |
| 2024/25 | 6,025 | 27,230 | 22.1% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 2,640 | +16% |
| India | 515 | +115% |
| Saudi Arabia | 265 | +71% |
| Kuwait | 200 | +167% |
| Cyprus (Non-European Union) | 190 | — |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 165 | -62% |
Want to know what Newcastle graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Newcastle.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Newcastle have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Newcastle enrolled 6,025 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Newcastle's students are international?
International students made up 22.1% of the student body at Newcastle in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Newcastle growing?
International enrolment at Newcastle has fallen by 20.9% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Newcastle's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at Newcastle, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Newcastle work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Newcastle, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.