Study at Norwich University of the Arts

Location and student life

The university has no single walled campus; its studios, workshops and libraries occupy a cluster of historic and modern buildings in Norwich city centre, around St George's Street, Duke Street and Redwell Street, close to galleries, independent shops and cafes. Norwich is a historic cathedral city in Norfolk, about 100 miles north-east of London. Direct trains run from London Liverpool Street to Norwich in about one hour and 45 minutes, and the city has its own international airport. The centre is compact and easy to cover on foot or by bike, and the Norfolk coast and the Broads are nearby for time away from the studio.

Courses and subjects

Undergraduate courses include acting, animation, architecture, design, design for publishing, esports, fashion, fashion communication and promotion, fashion marketing and business, film and moving image production, fine art, games art and design, graphic design, illustration, interior design, marketing, photography and textile design, with BSc options such as computer science, creative computing, games development, psychology and user experience design. Postgraduate study offers MAs in areas including animation, communication design, fashion, film, fine art, games, illustration and photography, an MArch in architecture and MScs such as creative computing. Most undergraduate degrees can be started with an Integrated Foundation Year for applicants who want an extra year to build creative and technical skills.

Entry requirements for international students

International students apply for undergraduate degrees through UCAS and apply directly to the university for postgraduate courses, usually submitting a portfolio, showreel or other creative work. Both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants generally need IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill, or an accepted equivalent such as LanguageCert, PTE Academic or Cambridge English; research degrees set higher requirements. A Kings pre-sessional pathway in English and academic skills is also accepted. Academic requirements differ by country and exact requirements, including portfolios, vary by course, so check the course page and the international entry requirements pages before applying.

Accommodation

Accommodation is guaranteed to all new undergraduates who make Norwich their firm UCAS choice and apply for a room before the published priority deadline. University-managed halls include Beechcroft, All Saints Green and St Crispin's House, with other city-centre options and private rented housing nearby, and the accommodation office can advise students who apply late or move into shared houses. Because the city is compact, most halls and private lets are within walking distance or a short bus ride of the studios.

Scholarships and funding

For 2027 entry, international scholarships range from £2,000 to £5,000 and are awarded as first-year tuition fee deductions on academic and creative merit. Named awards include the Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship (£5,000), the International Undergraduate Scholarship (£2,000) and the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate Scholarship (£3,500), plus country awards such as the India and China and Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships (£3,000). With the British Council, the university also offers GREAT Scholarships of £10,000 for postgraduate taught study for students from China and India. Awards change each year and some need a separate application, so check the international fees and scholarships page for current details.