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Based in Newcastle, one of the liveliest cities in the UK, is Northumbria University, built in 1969 and formerly known as Newcastle Polytechnic. It became Northumbria University in 1992 and today is home to 20 schools and departments, and around 35,000 students from about 135 countries. Its Coach Lane campus also has its own sports facilities complete with a fitness suite, indoor courts and all- weather outdoor pitches. It also houses its own library and modern study facilities. The third campus is in London, situated near Liverpool Street in the City, and offers full-time and part-time programmes in business, computing, cyber studies, project management and technology. As well as working with higher education institutions around the world, Northumbria boasts connections with major employers such as Nike, the BBC and the NHS. Many of the university’s programmes are sponsored or accredited by leading employers and professional bodies.