A Level Results Day is here and pupils across the country are finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.
The North East is home to the University of Newcastle, Northumbria University and the University of Sunderland, as well as being a short distance away fromTeesside, and many students will be heading to the region to begin their studies in September.
With this in mind, we have taken a look at some of the most famous faces and successful celebrities who studied at a university in our corner of the UK.
5. Princess Eugenie
The 35 year old enrolled at Newcastle University in September 2009, graduating in 2012 with a 2:1 degree in English Literature and Art History. | Getty Images Photo: getty
6. Victoria Pendleton
British track cyclist Victoria Pendleton completed a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Northumbria University. Photo: Bryn Lennon
7. Kate Adie
The Sunderland local and well respected journalist obtained her degree at the University of Newcastle in Swedish and Icelandic studies. | University of Sunderland
8. Beth Mead
While playing for Sunderland, Beth Mead gained her BA (Hons) in Sports Development from Teesside University. Photo: Matthias Hangst