Northumbria University is one of the UK's largest and most successful universities, with about 26,000 students from over 140 countries. Northumbria University has a rich history that dates back to the late nineteenth century, when each of its universities were established. It was established as Newcastle University in 1969 and became a university in 1992. Northumbria University's engineering, computing, sciences, business, law, design, built and natural environment, arts, social sciences, psychology, sport, and health courses are among the best in the UK. Lecturers are subject-matter specialists who like teaching.