At the School of Creative Industries innovative experiences across design, filmmaking, animation, music, journalism, dance, drama, games design, and art are delivered. Therefore production suites, performing arts and visual communication spaces, and cutting-edge design and creative arts facilities are offered. The school aims to provide students with hands-on learning means and opportunities to collaborate with industry partners, and the creative community locally, nationally and overseas. The teaching staff are world-class artisans, musicians, and established specialists actively practising their craft.

Applications for an semester abroad at the University of Newcastle always have to be sent via the German agency GOstralia.