University of East Anglia UEA

University of East Anglia (UEA) is a campus university, built on 320 acres of parkland on the outskirts of the historic, yet vibrant city of Norwich. It provides the perfect balance between academic excellence and student experience and was purpose-built to offer everything students need in one place, from shops, eateries, bars, a dentist, nursery, doctor surgery and a library open 24/7, to the internationally acclaimed LCR music venue and Sportspark.

UEA has over 200 active sport clubs and societies, dedicated to varied pursuits ranging from netball and tennis to maths and even magic. These clubs and societies provide students numerous opportunities to develop hobbies, meet like-minded people and simply try new things.

The City of Norwich

As one of the safest cities in the UK, Norwich is famous for its historic cathedrals, twelfth-century Norman Castle and well-preserved ancient city walls. As well as being surrounded by beautiful English countryside, Norwich is just a short drive away from the beautiful Norfolk coast. The city also has many museums and galleries, alongside numerous theatres, cinemas and some great music venues and local festivals. 

Student Life in Norwich

International students play a vital part of life at UEA, and the university offers both a warm welcome and continued student support during and after study.

UEA students have access to a range of fun activities, from going to the Cinema to watch the latest movies, playing board games at local cafes, and renting a boat for the day, to doing escape rooms, bowling, and winter sports.

The cost of living in Norwich is generally cheaper than other university cities, with rent prices being 53.7% lower than in London.

Student support

At UEA, students are taught by experts in their subjects at a highly respected university. They have access to course content, state-of-the-art facilities, and support resources tailored to their needs, including the Language Buddy Support Scheme to help students practice their language skills. 

Academic support is also available, as well as services for health and wellbeing, financial support, employability, LGBTQIA+, and many more.

Student safety

Norwich is one of the safest cities in the UK to be a student and is a diverse, welcoming urban community. Nonetheless, UEA is dedicated to ensuring a secure environment for its students and staff both on and off campus. The university site is monitored by a professional security team that operates 24/7, conducting regular patrols and managing a comprehensive CCTV system to maintain safety.

Graduate outcomes

A top British university, UEA is proud to be internationally recognised for its pioneering ethos and strength in teaching and research. Wherever students come from, the university nurtures their talent, helps them thrive, and is endorsed in many respected league tables such as:

•  UK Top 20 for research quality (Times Higher Education Rankings for the Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025)
• World Top 20 for Health and Wellbeing (QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2024)
• World Top 100 (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024)
• Athena SWAN Silver Award Holder (since 2019) in recognition of advancement towards gender equality for all (Advance HE)

This distinguished academic reputation coupled with its excellent careers services means that graduates of UEA enjoy a graduate employment rate of 81 percent of students employed in professional work or in further study 15 months after graduating (HESA 2024).

The HESA survey also indicated that more UEA students are staying in East Anglia than ever before, with over 50 percent of full-time undergraduates from the 2021/22 cohort remaining within the region, highlighting its attractiveness as a place to live and work.