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University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia is an internationally-renowned campus university in the cathedral city and regional capital of Norwich. Students enjoy its global reputation and opportunities for research as well as its architecturally distinguished campus set in an unspoiled English setting. Facilities include one of the country's largest sports complexes, the iconic Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and an extensive programme of gigs, literary festivals and other cultural events.

• Top 30 University (UK), Top 100 (EU), Top 200 (World) – The Times Good University   Guide 2010
• Top 25 (UK), Top 80 (EU), Top 200 (World) – Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings 2009
• Top 35 (UK) – Research Fortnight RAE 2008
• Top English University – WhatUni.com Student Choice Survey 2009
• Top 5 English mainstream university – National Student Survey 2005-2009
• Norwich : 4th most frequently-cited UK City for Science – New Scientist 2009

Fast Facts

• Nearly 15,000 students - over 11,000 undergraduates and more than 3,000 postgraduates
• Located two hours from London by rail and two miles from Norwich city centre
• 3,400 student residences
• More than 300 courses offered through 23 Schools of Study including Environmental Sciences, International Development Studies, Creative Writing, History, World Art Studies, International Relations, Computing, Business (including the world’s first MBA in Strategic Carbon Management)
• Set in 320 acres of parkland and featuring award-winning and historically listed architecture by Sir Denys Lasdun, Lord (Norman) Foster, and Rick Mather
• Home to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts housing the Sainsbury Collection, a stunning compilation of modern Western works with fine and applied arts from across the globe
• £17m Sportspark, including a 50m Olympic swimming pool, climbing wall, fitness centre and human performance laboratory
• More than 2,500 international students from more than 100 countries

Life in Norwich

Norwich is one of the UK’s favourite cities (The Guardian/Observer Travel Awards Oct 2008) and is a vibrant gem in the English countryside. Actor and writer Stephen Fry summed up Norwich as '.. a fine city. None finer.' His words reflect not only the city's own motto but also the strong cultural heritage that has seen Norwich maintain the best of its historical character whilst developing to become one of the most attractive cities in Europe. It is the first English city to be admitted to the prestigious League of Historical Cities and is one of the ‘greenest’ cities in Britain.

Situated on the edge of the most complete mediaeval city in Britain, the University provides a safe environment to work and study. The heart of the city only two miles from campus, it is easy to complement academic life with visits to fascinating museums and theatres, the magnificent Norman cathedral and castle, ancient pubs, cobbled streets, half-timbered Tudor buildings, jumbles of medieval lanes, and picturesque Pull’s Ferry on the riverside, and the city is one of the Top 10 shopping destinations in Britain. Norwich once boasted a pub for every day of the year and a church for every week – there are still over 30 mediaeval churches within the old city walls alone, and as for pubs, well, let’s just say you won’t go thirsty!

Nightlife in Norwich is lively and buzzing with street entertainers and local arts and music. A strong arts community supports local and international talent – the University having hosted acts such as Coldplay, The Killers and Lily Allen. The atmosphere is contagious, and there’s so much to see and do.

The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within easy reach of the coast.  It is a well-visited, yet lesser-known, destination for boating on the Broads, visiting protected nature and wildlife habitats, experiencing differing traditions of innumerable seaside towns, and even surfing in the North Sea.