Program Details
Semester in Newcastle offers two 14-week semesters, starting in July and February. The University of Newcastle is well known for academic excellence and innovative teaching, and you’ll find almost anything you’re looking for, whether you want to stay with
- Location:
- Newcastle, Australia
- Program Type:
- Study Abroad
- Degree Level:
- Undergraduate
- Term:
- Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Program Overview
- Program Description:
The University of Newcastle is a highly ranked institution with a stunning, ecologically sustainable campus. Here, you’ll work hard and play hard, experiencing the true Aussie lifestyle. The city of Newcastle has stunning beaches for surfing and swimming, a low cost of living, a favorable climate, and a casual lifestyle. The perks continue: Our Semester in Newcastle is our most affordable program in the Land Down Under. Enjoy your smart investment as you take your studies and social life to the next level. Best of all, you can easily travel to larger cities like Sydney, which is less than three hours away by train.
- Setting Description:
- A lively port city on a breathtaking stretch of Australia's coastline, Newcastle boasts wonderful beaches for surfing and swimming, a low cost of living, a very favorable climate, and a casual lifestyle—and it's only 2.5 hours from Sydney. It is located in New South Whales, Newcastle is the largest coal exporting harbor in the world. With a population of 350,000, Newcastle offers all the usual city comforts, such as restaurants, cafés, parks and gardens, theaters, art galleries, shopping centers, and nightclubs, while retaining the charms of a smaller beach community. Lonely Planet named Newcastle a Top Ten city in the World in “Best in Travel Guide” in 2011. It is a city full of heritage that is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle with a blend of imagination, sophistication and culture. Many walks of life call Newcastle home, including artists, sports champions, entertainers, musicians, authors and researchers. The University of Newcastle offers a great study environment – it has
- Cost:
- For current prices and dates please visit the CISabroad website.
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
Based on 3 Reviews
- This changed my life!01/28/20
My study abroad experience was more than I could have ever hoped for. It really challenged me and taught me to be independent, while allowing me to see so much of Australia and form so many lifelong friendships. CIS Abroad made everything so easy and
stress free. The pre-planned excursions gave me something to look forward too and allowed me to truly experience Australia without all the stress of planning every single thing I wanted to do. I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the CIS Abroad staff and for the program as a whole for facilitating so many incredible friendships and memories. Newcastle itself was a dream and being only a short train ride from Sydney, I was never bored. Now i'm just trying to figure out how I can get myself back there!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Great experience10/10/17
I loved every second of my time in Newcastle. The night life is amazing, the students are welcoming, and the food is delicious! I made so many lifelong friends during my stay and was able to travel all across the country. CIS abroad set up everything
really well and made the transition a breeze. There is so much value for your money by studying in Newcastle through CIS. Great program and great experience.
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Semester in Newcastle was AMAZING!02/17/15
Choosing to study abroad in Newcastle was the best decision I have ever made. The school is conveniently located by the beautiful Australian coast and I got to travel all over the country during my time there. I loved living in Newcastle so much that
I decided to stay one more semester! It became a home to me, and I eventually plan on going back there to visit all of my amazing Australian friends that I made there. CISabroad was a great company to work with and were there very step of the way. I recommend going through this company because they helped make my experience a great one. Every penny I spent was worth it while living abroad in Newcastle. Australia is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and I strongly recommend going!!!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend