University of Newcastle
In Newcastle, New South Wales. Established 1965. Callaghan and Ourimbah are classified regional for migration purposes.
What you need to get in
Minimum IELTS overall
6.0
Undergraduate. 6.5 for postgraduate.
Minimum PTE Academic
54
Undergraduate. 58 for postgraduate.
Yearly fees
A$33k to 44k
A year, for international students
Many courses ask for more than this. Nursing, teaching and law often want half a band to a full band higher, and some set a minimum for each skill. These figures are a guide, checked in August 2026, so read the English requirement on your own course page too.
To see where your English sits today, take a free PTE practice test or IELTS practice test.
About UON
Sector
Public
Campuses
Callaghan, Newcastle City, Ourimbah, Sydney
Known for
Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing
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