Rowan Atkinson studied electrical and electronic engineering at Newcastle University before pursuing a master’s degree.
Atkinson attended Newcastle University and completed an undergraduate degree in electrical and electronic engineering. He later studied for a master’s degree at The Queen’s College, University of Oxford. His academic background is a frequently cited part of his biography because it contrasts with his later career as a comedian, actor and writer.
While at Oxford, Atkinson became involved in comedy performance and met people who helped shape his professional path. His work in stage comedy and television eventually led to major roles in Not the Nine O’Clock News, Blackadder and Mr. Bean.
Newcastle University is therefore the answer to the undergraduate-study question. It should not be confused with Oxford, which is associated with Atkinson’s later postgraduate study and early comedy activities. Neither university is the title of a Mr. Bean production; both belong to the actor’s educational history.