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.
13. Sting
Wallsend-born musician Sting completed a Northumbria University teaching degree in 1973. | Eric Ryan Anderson Photo: Eric Ryan Anderson
14. Jamie Dornan
Irish actor Jamie Dornan attended Teesside University, but dropped out to chase a career as an actor. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Lisa Nandy
The current Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport studied politics at Newcastle University, graduating in 2001. Photo: Submitted