UK INTO centres

 

THE INTO DIFFERENCE

INTO

With a unique partnership model and world-wide marketing network, INTO works with universities to transform their international capacity and performance. Since 2006, we have successfully launched 17 joint venture partnerships with 18 universities for international students in the United Kingdom, North America and China.Click to read more about INTO

Student experience

Excellence in the student experience demands excellence in service delivery. We ensure our students are well looked after from their first point of contact with INTO representatives in their home country, through to university graduation and beyond.Click to read more about student experience

Quality

Student success and progression defines our proposition in the eyes of students and universities. Our investment in expert and intensive teaching, small classes and university-developed curricula enable students year after year to meet the high standards set by our university partners.Click to read more about quality

Financial strength

Through sound business management we have transformed our partners' capacities and helped them deliver sector-leading performance by all measures. It is this contribution we make to universities and their students that ensures the success of our partnerships.Click to read more about financial strength

Capacity

INTO aims to deliver the best educational experiences at its centres, providing investment in facilities and resources to improve our partners' campuses and enhance quality and performance management systems.Click to read more about capacity

Global presence

INTO partners access every major international student market through one of the world's largest higher education marketing networks.Click to read more about global presence

Recruitment

In the last four years our partnership centres have seen sustained growth in recruitment.What our partners say about recruitment

INTO CENTRES

INTO Newcastle University

 
 
Growing from strength to strength with the University.

From its inception in 2007 INTO Newcastle University has proven itself to be an invaluable addition to the university campus, and the community at large. The INTO centre has enjoyed significant growth in terms of student enrollment, staff complement, as well as the enhancement in the range of programmes offered and investment in on-campus facilities. The Pre-Sessional English student numbers alone saw an incredible 101% increase in students in just two years. 600 INTO students progressed to Newcastle University in 2008/9 at a student retention rate of 97 per cent and a pass rate of 88 per cent. A recent review undertaken with the Business School confirmed that INTO students were making better initial progress than directly admitted international students.

With the growth of the INTO centre, as well as the improvement of INTO students came a 45% increase in centre staff from mid 2008 to mid 2009. Revenue continues to increase, and INTO is integral in helping Newcastle University achieve its goal of a 25% international student body. Since the centre's launch, Newcastle University has seen an increase in international student population of 74% overall. The new £50 million facility will only increase the appeal of INTO Newcastle University for new students.

An exciting time of growth for INTO Newcastle University 

  • Established in 2007
  • Doubling of student population at INTO Newcastle from 2008 to 2009
  • Over 100 members of staff (85 FTE)
  • Overall revenue increased to £7.8 million in the last reporting period, and the centre produced its first overall surplus of £400,000. Revenue forecast to increase to £10.3 million in the year to July 2010
  • £50 million purpose-built campus-based centre to be completed 2012.
 

Kevin Conroy 

Centre Director 

Helen Douglas 

Academic Director 

Shonagh Doig 

Head of Student Services 

Set in the heart of the University 

The centre is currently based in Kensington Terrace, refurbished university buildings on the centre of campus. It is the primary location for INTO Newcastle University and is home to the key administrative sections and staff, as well as all of the teaching and management staff. In addition, there are a good many INTO classrooms at Kensington Terrace. Students live in university accommodation on campus.

Newcastle is carrying out one of the most significant periods of development within its 170-year history. A £200 million transformation of the University's building and infrastructure and public spaces is taking place and will include new music and medical buildings, accommodation and administrative services. INTO is playing an integral and complementary role in this development with a brand new centre, bringing new teaching facilities and accommodation for international students. The new state-of-the-art centre will provide residential accommodation with approximately 540 bedrooms, substantial and flexible teaching areas, and comfortable communal spaces. It is expected to open in 2012.

 
 
 

The programmes at INTO Newcastle University have been developed to meet the strategic needs of the University. The programmes are developed with and validated by the University.

 

Foundation

  • Pathways in Architecture; Business and Management; Humanities and Social Sciences; Physical Sciences and Engineering and Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
  • One year long programme
  • Successful completion allows students to progress on to a wide range of undergrduate degree courses at the University.

 

Diploma

  • Pathway available in Business
  • One year long programme
  • Successful completion allows students to progress into the second year of selected business undergraduate degree courses.

 

Graduate Diploma

  • Pathway available in Business and Social Sciences.
  • One year long programme
  • Successful completion allows students to progress into a selection of masters degree courses at the University.

 

Also available

  • Study Abroad with English
  • English for Undergraduate Study
  • English for Postgraduate Study
  • Pre-Sessional English
 

INTO Newcastle University

The INTO Building

Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 7RU

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 191 222 7535
Fax: +44 (0) 191 222 5239