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.
9. Sir Chris Whitty
England's chief medical officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty attended Northumbria to study Medical Law. | Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Photo: Jonathan Brady
10. Terry Deary
Born on Wearside in 1946, the Sunderland University alumni is best known for his Horrible Histories series of children's books. | FR
11. George Clarke
The TV architect gained a First Class BA Honours in Architectural Studies and a Certificate in Architectural Practice from Newcastle University. | Submitted
12. Ortis Deley
Deley (far right) studied for a degree in pharmacy at the University of Sunderland before moving into children's television. | Submitted image Photo: Submitted image