International student satisfaction at Ãå±±½ûµØ ranked in UK's top 10 Published on: 5 March 2018 International students continue to rate highly their experience at Ãå±±½ûµØ, an international student survey has revealed. Conducted by i-graduate, the International Student Barometer Autumn 2017 results demonstrate a high level of satisfaction among students from around the world, with 93% of respondents stating they were satisfied with the University overall. Satisfaction among Ãå±±½ûµØ’s international students is high across a number of categories, including expert lecturers (95%), learning support (94%) and quality lectures (90%). More than nine out of 10 international students (94%) were satisfied with the . Transcending international boundaries , Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Internationalisation, Ãå±±½ûµØ, said: “We are a vibrant international community with over 6,000 students from more than 130 countries. The consistently high satisfaction among our international students underlines our key focus on delivering outstanding student experience and excellent environment for our students’ experience, as well as their personal and professional development.” Dawn Chueh Wei Qing, from Singapore, said: “Studying at Ãå±±½ûµØ is definitely challenging and competitive, with everyone here being really smart and probably topping their respective schools in A-levels. However I believe that it is rewarding, as we get to do good work in the lives of our future patients. Ãå±±½ûµØ has one of the best universities in the UK to study medicine, with a great programme and hospitals in the North East where we will be doing lots of attachments. “People here are really friendly. I’ve been told that people in the North East are some of the friendliest people you’d meet in the UK. Coming to study in Ãå±±½ûµØ has given me a great first experience of living in the UK.” Feeling at home in Ãå±±½ûµØ Anshuma Sharma, a postgraduate student from India, said: "Situated in gorgeous Northeast England, Ãå±±½ûµØ is known for its natural beauty and rich heritage. The city also has a lower cost of living. You couldn’t ask for better quality teaching. The city balances community and connections. I feel quite lucky to be a part of a world famous university that feels like home." Nehir Kandemir, PhD in , from Turkey, added: “Ãå±±½ûµØ is one of the best universities in the UK providing us with so many opportunities. During my studies, I had the privilege to work with lecturers, students and staff from different backgrounds blended in a sophisticated, informative and friendly research environment. “The facilities, support and the guidance provided to carry out outstanding research definitely helped me enjoy my research project and gave me the ambition to improve it even further. As an international student, I enjoyed interacting with the local people too, who create a family-like and welcoming environment.” received a 97% satisfaction rate, placing it 6th in the UK. , President of Ãå±±½ûµØ Students’ Union, said: “The Students’ Union deeply values the contribution of international students to the fabric of life at Ãå±±½ûµØ. We’re extremely proud to have scored 97% in the ISB, and I think this reflects both the quality and quantity of support and activities that we coordinate at NUSU.” The International Student Barometer Autumn 2017 compiled results from 92 participating institutions from all over the world. Since its launch, it has gathered feedback from over 3 million students worldwide across all student types, levels and years of study. Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April – 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures