Newcastle is proud to have two top universities, Newcastle University and Northumbria University.
While many of us may remember studying there ourselves, you may be surprised to find out how many famous people have also been educated in Newcastle.
Check out our list below of five celebrities who have studied at a Newcastle-based university.
1. Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson, is most known for starring in Blackadder, as well as his character Mr Bean. Before his acting career, Atkinson studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Newcastle University in 1975. | Getty Images Photo: Kate Green
2. Kate Adie
Journalist Kate Adie, became known for reporting for the BBC from war zones around the world. Adie studied Scandinavian Studies at Newcastle University in 1967, and received an Honorary MA from her alma mater in 1990. | KIRSTY O'CONNOR Photo: KIRSTY O'CONNOR
3. Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie studied English Literature and History of Art at Newcastle University in 2009. | Getty
4. Sting
Gordon Sumner (better known as Sting), studied Teaching Studies at Northumbria University in 1973, ahead of finding fame as the lead singer of The Police and as a solo artist. Sting was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music in 1992 from his alma mater. | Cuffe and Taylor and The Piece Hall Photo: Cuffe and Taylor and The Piece Hall