Founded in 1965, The University of Newcastle is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Callaghan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore, Sydney. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, The University of Newcastle (UoN) is a very large coeducational Australian higher education institution. The University of Newcastle (UoN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 57 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.