Will my daughter like Newcastle if she doesn't like Glasgow?

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My daughter is keen to go to Newcastle Uni. We're in Scotland. She's an anxious girl and sensitive to her environment.
I was brought up near Glasgow and went to uni in the city. I'm very fond of the place. 18 year old doesn't like it at all and finds it rough. Sorry, I know that sounds so bad, but I'm unsure how else to express it.
I've never been to Newcastle but I get the impression it's a fun and lively 'party' city, similar to Glasgow. I just don't know if it's going to be for her and think she may feel more at home in a calmer place, eg York.
I know she sounds like a total snob, but it's just her anxiety.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts. And if anyone has ever lived in Newcastle or went to uni there, I'd love to hear from you

I would also recommend Lancaster.
Lovely city, small, not not rough feeling at all, just less touristy than York. Excellent university.

I'm from Newcastle.
Yes it is known for its nightlife in the city centre but the area the students live (Jesmond) is much calmer. The unis are at the top end of the city whereas the nightlife is at the bottom. While it is just a few minutes walk, it's far enough away to avoid it all together.

It's also a very different place during the day. I used to work just off Northumberland Street (city centre), very close to Northumbria Uni, and used to wander around on my lunch break. It's a very pretty city, plenty of culture, impressive architecture, nice shops, cool history etc. There are also tonnes of nice pubs for a day time pint without it turning wild.

I don't know Glasgow to compare it, so maybe it's the same, but even here Glasgow has a reputation for being rough (perhaps we view Newcastle through rose tinted specs!).
I'd encourage you to visit the city. Look to stay in Jesmond as well so you can see what it's like.

Newcastle is great! Lovely friendly people, fun nights out, culture, close to coast and countryside. The only issue is it was known as being a bit posh student wise but I’m sure there would be a mix and she’d find her people. Surprised Durham put her off, the uni is far better academically and a much quieter prettier place to study. Isn’t all uni acccomm a bit shit? That’s part of the fun!

Of course we know this, but it's not relevant to the post.

Thanks everyone - really helpful. She has also applied to Aberdeen and Stirling (one of her best friends goes there).

Partying in Newcastle is optional, as it is at any university.

DD went to Newcastle then stayed for a couple of years after she graduated. She is sociable, but not a party girl.

Most students live in Jesmond from year 2 onwards and it has a lovely vibe.

I live in Newcastle, both myself and my husband went to uni here and after working down south spent years working hard to get back uo here as we love it so much. It doesn't feel like many other cities do to us it doesn't feel grimy or massive and there is so much more than partying (yes people come from miles away for nights out here but she can totally avoid that if she wants. Beautiful peaceful coastline and beaches just a short metro ride away. Where we live we can walk into the city centre on a few mins but we actually pass fields of cows on our way in. Loads of countryside as well plus activities for sports/hiking along hadrians wall nearby, Durham just a short train ride away. Theatres galore. Airport on the doorstep. Honestly we feel like the best of all worlds here but it very much depends on what she wants definitely pay a visit and spend the day with her and see what she feels. I've never net anyone who doesn't like newcastle I'm sure there are some but I think the majority of people just love it here. P.s I was born in Glasgow and I would not want to live there no offence to anyone but def not my cup of tea x

If you’re looking for pastoral support, Durham is very strong and students are given college rooms and therefore a readymade social group from year 1.
Underwhelmed by the academic side? I’d think again.

Yes, she's cut out for it
I do know what you mean though.
Living in Edinburgh has spoilt her a bit but she fancies spreading her wings.
In fairness to her, the city centre of Glasgow has gone downhill a bit, especially around the stations (though it was always a bit dodgy there). My dad attends GA meetings in the city and even he feels intimidated around the Bath St area at night. He is someone who ADORES Glasgow and won't hear a bad word against it. He's always telling me how much nicer the people are in Glasgow And he's not the kind to feel scared easily as he worked at Barlinnie prison all his days!

My DC went to Newcastle uni...did a Masters so 4 years. Absolutely loved every minute of it. Great uni, great nightlife, good uni sports and clubs and very friendly mix of people. I paid the accommodation and I can't say it was much cheaper than any other uni but the beer was, apparently. A few if DC's friends went to Durham and spent every weekend in Newcastle!

I didn't say she was underwhelmed by the academic side. More that she didn't get as much of a feel for the place as she thought she would.

York is not the naice place it once was big drinking culture on a weekend. Newcastle similar to Glasgow - and I love both cities - I would say your DD would find. Although I had a friend's dd who went to Northumbria Uni about 15 years ago crippling EBSA and anxiety but she managed it. Friendly people and she didn't go out drinking anyway. Glasgow would be the same find your niche.

Everywhere is a bit more run down now than it was in 2010 so she would be best finding the best course to suit her and finding the right feel.

Thanks again everyone. Really good advice and I appreciate you taking the time to post.
I should add that my daughter does enjoy a night out with friends. She's not a total drip

Lancaster might be worth a look. Campus uni, just outside town (not a city). Not too far away.

Stirling sounds like a good fit

I know you’ve said it’s not the point of the post but honestly why would you choose to pay £30,000 in tuition fees when you don’t have to!

Ultimately your Uni experience is affected by first year halls, course content and the friends you meet. I would encourage her to focus on the campus itself and accommodation provision. It is easy to avoid the parts of a City you don’t feel comfortable in.

I agree. And it's a quick train trip to Glasgow. And The Lakes!
Good luck with your search

Newcastle is nothing like Glasgow IMHO. But she needs to visit it to decide if she likes it or not. Don't know anyone who dislikes Newcastle

I would also recommend Lancaster. Gorgeous collegiate university on a self contained parkland campus ten minutes bus ride from the city centre. The colleges all have a really strong identity. 15-20 minutes to the coast, close to the lakes. Very safe. It’s a really lovely small city with a good range of bars/pubs a few clubs and loads going on. It’s a real hidden gem of a university.

York's drinking issues are well known. However it is also a campus university and easy to socialise away from city centre.

Newcastle is smaller than Glasgow, and the centre is more compact. The metro is great for getting about and to the coast. When DD stayed there to work after she graduated she lived at the coast for a year.

I visited her a lot

Yes to Lancaster! Also Durham, Warwick and Bath. Depends on how academic she is and what she wants to study. Could Oxford or Cambridge be worth a look?

I went to Stirling. Beautiful campus and excellent facilities. Could work for her, course dependent.

Glasgow is rough now but I suspect everywhere is in decline, how about Stirling?

What about Stirling? A beautiful campus, everything very safe & self contained?
Would you have to pay for uni if she went to England?