🏙️ Newcastle Student Guide

Newcastle is one of the most welcoming student cities. The Metro system is cheap and covers most of the city.

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Your local council is Newcastle City Council. Most students are exempt, but you must apply.

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Newcastle City Council

Official council website

📍 Local tips

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Jesmond and Heaton are the main student neighbourhoods

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Metro day saver tickets give great value for travel

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The Gate and Eldon Square for shopping

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Grainger Market has cheap food and produce

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Newcastle and Northumbria students share a vibrant city centre

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