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Norwich University of the Arts

Ranking

81

Established in

1845

Famous For

Art, Graphic Design, Games

Fees

£17,500 - £18,000

Central England

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Overview

The Norwich University of Arts is located at the centre of the historic city of Norwich, with about 2,700 full-time students enrolled. Its city centre campus is dedicated to art, design and media. 11 unique historic buildings house hi-tech interiors, specialist workshops and expert technicians. University facilities give students the chance to develop essential skills from traditional craft, and contemporary digital design to print and production techniques.

Courses combine practical projects with employability skills through contact with industry and undergraduate courses are offered in:

Acting
Animation
Architecture
Creative Computing
Design for Publishing
Fashion
Fashion Communication and Promotion
Fashion Marketing and Business
Film and Moving Image Publishing
Fine Art
Games Art and Design
Games Development
Graphic Communication
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Photography
Textile Design
User Experience Design
Animation and Visual Effects

Postgraduate courses are available in Communication Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Games, Moving Image and Sound, and Textile Design.

Services

Norwich University of the Arts will help support you in every area upon your arrival in the UK. Dedicated support on visas, working in the UK, registering with a doctor and opening a bank account will be available, while Student Support can assist with your personal welfare. Free personal counselling is also available. Every international student is eligible to receive up to four hours of English language support for free, per week.

Rankings

81st in the Times University Guide 2025
Top ten UK university for teaching quality – The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
Winner: Innovative Teaching by TIGA UK Games Education Award 2021
No.2 Design Education Institution of the Year by World Brand Design Agency 2021
Global Top 10 in The Pentawards University League Table 2021
Top 50 Best Creative Media & Entertainment Art Schools in the World by The Rookies 2021

69% of the University’s outputs were assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent, 75% of Research Impact and 70% of Research Environment were assessed as ‘world-leading or internationally excellent’, according to REF 2021.

Accommodation

Norwich is one of the UK’s friendliest and most affordable cities – with a range of accommodation options for students to choose from to suit their needs. All international students are given priority for University accommodation.

NUA have five options for housing so you will feel at home and well-catered for whatever your budget – from NUA’s high-specification halls of residence at All Saints Green in the heart of Norwich to Beechcroft just a short bus ride away. We also work in collaboration with Crown Place and St Benedict’s Gate which offers ensuite city centre accommodation to students.