The city’s core provider of higher education is University of Newcastle. There are other campuses of major universities situated in Newcastle which offer various graduate and undergraduate courses.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.

A Juris Doctor (JD) is an advanced course of study designed for students interested in future careers in the legal world. Students usually attend a law school, and the degree can often be combined with other advanced degrees.