APPLYING AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Whether you apply directly through our website or via UCAS, use the help of an official Education Agent, or progress from an academic partner institution to complete your degree with us, you'll find all the information you need below.
If you have any questions, our Global Offices and Regional Teams offer free one-to-one support. Find your nearest team or contact to get started.
APPLICATION GUIDES AND ADVICE
Download our step-by-step application guide and hear dreicrtly from current Northumbria students. Already hold an offer? Download our Accept Your Offer guide for your next steps.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
From key dates and deadlines to entry requirements based on your country, explore everything you need to consider before and during your application.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can't find what you're looking for? Browse our frequently asked questions below, or register your interest and we'll send information directly to your inbox.
Register your interest to receive information about studying at Northumbria directly to your inbox. You can also browse our international student events to book a place at sessions specifically curated for prospective international students.
Applications for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Top-Up and Pathway courses are currently open. We recommend you apply as soon as possible, but be sure to check our application deadlines before doing so. With a wide-range of courses available, we recommend you search all available courses to find the right option for you.
We know some students prefer to apply via UCAS. Find out more about applying to a UK university as an international student via UCAS, or visit Northumbria's profile on UCAS to apply directly.
Northumbria works with over 150 official Education Agents and Counsellors worldwide. We strongly encourage you to visit our Applying via an Education Agent page, which includes an Education Agent Search so you can ensure you're being supported by an officially contracted partner.
Applying for a Postgraduate Research degree follows a different process to Postgraduate Taught courses. Visit our Postgraduate Research Degrees page for full details on how to apply.
If you have already applied, visit our After You Apply page for guidance on next steps. If you have been made an offer and are ready to accept, download our Accept Your Offer guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.
For additional help, you can access free one-to-one support from our Global Offices and Regional Teams, depending on where you are in the world. Find your nearest team or contact to get started.
Page last updated 29/07/26
