North East England

Universities in North East England Cleveland College Of Art And Design New College Durham Newcastle College Newcastle University North Tyneside College Northumberland College Sunderland University Durham University University of Durham Stockton Campus University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne University of Northumbria University of Teesside

Population: 2,515,479 (2001)

The North East is the poorest of all of the English regions with an economic output 40% below that of London.

With two-thirds of the region being rural, the performance of the rural economy is vital.

Despite it's countryside roots the region is home to 6 universities.