About Newcastle Australia

Professor Abhishek Bhati
Pro Vice-Chancellor and CEO

Newcastle Australia

Welcome Message

Welcome to The Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education (Newcastle Australia) - a campus of the University of Newcastle, Australia.

The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive University and ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities (QS World University Rankings 2026 and Webometrics 2025). We are top 40 in the world for impact. Impact is measured by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings which assess universities against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). We are committed to solving the world's problems aligned with our core values of equity, excellence, engagement and sustainability.

Newcastle Australia is the Asia Pacific hub of the University. We deliver highest quality programs and undertake collaborative research in partnerships with education institutions in Singapore and across the regions.

We are committed to delivering an outstanding and inspiring student experience and to ensure our graduates possess the skills, knowledge, competencies, and attitude to meet the challenges of future works.

Over the years, we have graduated more than 9,000 graduates from 39 countries, and our alumni are making meaningful and lasting contributions to businesses and wider community in Singapore and worldwide. We are proud of our role in preparing world-class graduates for Singapore and the region.

As a globally and socially committed institution, we also forge partnerships and networks for our students and staff to enable them to contribute their knowledge and expertise and to drive multidisciplinary research to address significant global issues. The Newcastle Australia will continue to play a pivotal role in leveraging the University’s excellence in research and innovation by developing mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with the industry, public and private institutions, and the wider community.

The spirit of looking to the future to imagine and then realise possibilities is at the essence of the University of Newcastle: our motto is ‘I look ahead’.

Celebrated as one of Asia’s most advanced education, research and innovation hubs, Singapore has been the ideal location for the delivery of the University of Newcastle’s programs in the region since 2002. Our strategic location is even more relevant today with the rise of Asia.

Established as a wholly-owned entity of the University in 2006, Newcastle Australia (formerly known as UON Singapore) has continued to deliver and expand both its full-time and part-time programs. Our strong partnerships with leading local institutions provide our diverse range of local and international students access to a broad variety of professional networks when they graduate.

Our researchers work with world-class organisations and institutions in the Singapore region and across the globe on research projects, research seminars and faculty-specific collaborations.

Our Milestones

Our Vision

To be a world-leading university for our regions

Our Commitment

We will be a leading advocate and driving force for excellence and equity in higher education.

We will deliver an outstanding and inspiring student experience. We will ensure our students develop life and career skills that will make them competitive in the workforce, and are strongly supported in their physical and mental wellbeing.

We will bring the world to our regions, and take our regions to the world through relevant research solutions to local, national and global problems.

Our Purpose

To deliver an exceptional student experience, preparing graduates for life in an increasingly interconnected society

To serve our regions by taking research that matters to the world and bringing our global expertise home

Our Values

We believe in a set of shared core values with the University, however the strategic direction uniquely derived for Newcastle Australia IHE includes:

Excellence

We pursue the exceptional and strive for innovation in our teaching, research and operating environment.

Equity

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusiveness is fundamental to everything we do. We believe that every person has the right to participate and succeed.

Engagement

Our staff, students, alumni and communities are deeply connected to the challenges and opportunities in our regions and beyond.

Sustainability

We are ethically minded and prioritise responsible management of our environment and financial resources

Looking Ahead

Our University, its cities and regions have always been looking ahead. The spirit of looking to the future to imagine and then realise possibilities is at the essence of the University of Newcastle: our motto is ‘I look ahead’.

Indigenous Commitment

We are proud of our record in Indigenous higher education, innovation and engagement, which has been driven by relationships with the Indigenous community and through the work of the Wollotuka Institute.

Engagement Priorities

By leveraging our unique heritage – and our academic and research excellence – we will create the ultimate test bed for innovation.

We will establish four Engagement Priorities that build on the significant track record of success and the strengths of our University, and that reflect the issues and opportunities relevant to the future of our regions and our world.

Better, healthier living
Connected communities
Next generation resources
Growing industries

Life-Ready Graduates

The University will embrace technology and best practices to deliver the best possible student experience. Recognising the rapidly changing environment our students will be entering when they graduate, our education experience will prioritise activities that help develop life-ready graduates who are community-minded, resilient and ready for work.

We will foster a passion for lifelong learning, and offer opportunities for our graduates to re-engage with our courses throughout their lives and careers.

Asia Pacific Focus

With a proud history of global collaboration and success, we will pursue opportunities for partnerships and engagement in the Asia Pacific Region across business and government. As a globally and socially committed institution, we will invest the capabilities of our students and staff to drive solutions to significant global issues. The initiatives put in place will make a University of Newcastle education available and relevant to the Asia Pacific Region.

Reimagining Our Campuses

By reimagining our campuses, we will create an experience that connects us with society and our communities.

Our campuses will be digitally enabled, environmentally responsible, safe, vibrant, and accessible, adding a new dimension of engagement and collaboration beyond our physical boundaries for students, researchers and the world. Each of our campuses will have an identity that meets the specific needs of its surrounding regions and aligns with our Engagement Priorities.

Inspiring People

With our dedication to excellence and equity, our focus on engagement, and our commitment to sustainability, we will build on the passion, commitment and expertise of our people to focus on collaboration, innovation and agility.

Our staff will be empowered and developed as outstanding thought leaders in a high-performing institution guiding students on their journey to becoming life-ready graduates, local ambassadors, and global citizens.