Newcastle University is a public research university founded in 1963. It is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities and is consistently ranked among the top 140 universities worldwide. The university is also ranked among the top 20 in the United Kingdom targeted by graduate employers.
The university's core mission is advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges through teaching and research. It employs over 6,000 staff members across its campuses in Newcastle upon Tyne, England; NUMed Malaysia; and Singapore.