Northumbria University, Newcastle is a public university. It receives funding from the UK government and operates under the regulations set by the Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator of higher education in England. Public universities like Northumbria are subject to government oversight and must meet specific standards for teaching, research, and student support.
Established in 1969 as Newcastle Polytechnic, it gained university status in 1992. Northumbria offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is known for its strong emphasis on employability, research, and innovation, aligning with the mission of public higher education institutions.
