International student success stories
Newcastle University International Study Centre students get a head start – in life, education and their future careers.
Hear from our students
Where are our graduates now?
Architecture
Dildora
| UzbekistanArchitectural Assistant Intern at PLP Architecture
“The design classes twice a week equipped me with necessary skills and feedback from tutors to form a design mindset. Gaining all these skills meant I didn’t feel overwhelmed with the workload at university – but rather, excited for new challenges.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BA (Hons) Architecture
Brian
| Hong Kong, ChinaPart I Architectural Assistant at Mace
“Prior to my pathway, I didn’t have a well-rounded portfolio for a degree in architecture. The portfolio building is career focused. It’s helpful learning not only to use the tools and software, but to build the portfolio too.”
Pathway: Pre-Master's
Degree: BA (Hons) Architecture
Margo
| South Korea“My class included a presentation, where you could show off your designs and discuss your ideas. Because students and tutors have different personalities, various ideas are expressed, so I sometimes got inspiration from unexpected places.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BA (Hons) Architecture
Business
Dellavinta
| IndonesiaField Marketing Assistant at Salesforce, ASEAN
“I am where I am because of Newcastle University. They significantly built my confidence and ability to demonstrate my knowledge throughout my career.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BA (Hons) Marketing and Management
Tayma
| BahrainAnalyst at Central Bank of Bahrain
“The centre equipped me for university life in various ways. My foundation year was where I got to discover the beautiful city, make lifelong friends and create a study routine that works for me. All these reasons have eased my university experience.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Clarissa
| IndonesiaProgrammes and Membership Manager at UKABC
“Inclusive, extensive and supportive. These are three words that describe my first year in Newcastle. The centre has helped me through the difficult times, from the moment of arrival to the end of my course.”
Pathway: International Year One
Degree: BA (Hons) Marketing and Management
Engineering
Sheng Yang
| MalaysiaGraduate Geotechnical Engineer at Royal HaskoningDHV
“My programme at the centre was a good step into the UK that taught me how to adapt in a foreign environment. The way it was structured helped me shape a routine for progressing with my work, and to realise which areas I was strong in.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Shaun
| IndonesiaBridge Engineer at Rumble
“The International Study Centre was a perfect steppingstone for me. When I was at Newcastle, I received a lot of career support. My faculty specifically do a civil engineering careers fair.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering
Natali
| VenezuelaRisk Engineer Data Specialist at Marsh
“The centre and Newcastle University helped me develop my academic, communication and social skills, which are highly important in a career path. I met students from different parts of the world which helped me expand my network.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering