Bachelor's
GBP 5,000 / year
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University of East of Anglia
Norwich, United Kingdom
"Plate-glass research university on a parkland campus in Norwich"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Ranking
#381 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years; 18 months from 2027
About University of East of Anglia
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a public research university in Norwich, Norfolk. Teaching began in 1960 and it was officially opened in 1963 as one of the plate glass universities of that decade. Its campus lies on Earlham Road about two miles west of the city centre, with over 320 acres of parkland, the Broad lake, Denys Lasdun's Ziggurat residences and the Norman Foster-designed Sainsbury Centre. Teaching is organised in four faculties and 26 schools, including Norwich Medical School, which opened in 2002. In 2024/25 it had 16,945 students, 12,535 undergraduates and 4,410 postgraduates, of whom about 15% were international. In REF 2021, over 91% of its research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, and it was 13th in the UK for research outputs. UEA is known for creative writing, environmental and climate science, and development studies, which is 23rd in the QS 2026 subject table. It is part of the Norwich Research Park. Nobel laureates linked to UEA include Sir Paul Nurse, Sir Michael Houghton and Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, and alumni include Ian McEwan.
Rankings & Recognition
#381
Ranked #381 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 2027, 301-325 in THE 2027 and 34th in the Complete University Guide 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Eastern ARC
European University Association
Norwich Research Park
Universities UK
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of East of Anglia's global standing for that metric.
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1963 (teaching from 1960)
Opened
16,945 (2024/25)
Students
26 in 4 faculties
Schools
91% 4* or 3*
REF 2021
320+ acres of parkland
Campus
Silver
TEF
Popular Programs
Creative Writing
Environmental Sciences
Development Studies
Medicine (MBBS)
Computing Science
Law
Application Details
UG Route
UCAS (institution code E14)
PG Route
Online application to UEA
International Deposit
GBP 4,000 (2025 entry)
Deposit Deadline
31 July (Sept start)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS (BSc Computing Science)
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6.0 (5.5 in each) |
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IELTS (MBBS Medicine)
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7.5 (7.0 in each) |
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IELTS (MSc Climate Change and Global Dev)
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6.0 (5.5 in each) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS) + IHS
Post-Study Work
2 yrs; 18 months from Jan 2027
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker route
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
GBP 5,000/yr (UG); 4,000-7,000 (PG)
Career Outcomes
2 years; 18 months from 2027
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 1,985 (2024/25)
Faculty (QS) — 1,271
International Faculty — 30% (QS)
Student-Staff Ratio (CUG) — 13.6
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Notable Alumni
Kazuo Ishiguro
Ian McEwan
Campus & Location
The single campus on Earlham Road, two miles west of Norwich city centre, has over 320 acres of parkland around the UEA Broad, with the Lasdun teaching wall and Ziggurats, the Sainsbury Centre and the Sportspark with an Olympic-size pool. Norwich Medical School teaches on campus, including in the Bob Champion Research and Education Building.
Campus Details
320+
acre parkland campus
2
miles to city centre
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Campus en-suite (Britten
Colman
Paston
Victory) GBP 195/week
Crome Court and Barton/Hickling GBP 209.50
UEA Village GBP 178.50
Orwell/Wolfson Close GBP 110.50 (PG)
41-week UG / 50-week PG (2026/27)
Dining
Dining: Campus Kitchen with Blend
ZEST in the Square
Ziggy's on The Street
Unio and BOX in Union House
Modern Life Cafe at Sainsbury Centre
Health & Wellness
Health: UEA Medical Centre (NHS GP on campus)
UEA Dental Practice
Student Support Service wellbeing team
Activities & Clubs
Activities: Union of UEA Students
200+ societies and about 60 sports clubs
The Nick Rayns LCR
The Waterfront venue
Sportspark
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students (2024/25)
16,945
Undergraduate
12,535
Postgraduate
4,410
International Share
About 15%
Cost Deep-Dive
UG Tuition 2026/27 (intl)
GBP 23,100-29,300 / year
MBBS Medicine 2026/27
GBP 47,500 / year
Taught PG 2026/27 (most)
GBP 23,850-25,700
MA Creative Writing Prose
GBP 25,300
Campus en-suite (2026/27)
GBP 178.50-209.50 / week
Intakes & Deadlines
Undergraduate degrees start in September and are applied for through UCAS, with MBBS interviews held on campus between November and March. Most taught master's courses start in September, and selected ones also start in January or February; postgraduate merit scholarships apply to September 2026 and January 2027 starts. For September 2026 entry the international deposit had to be cleared by early August, and CAS letters are issued from June to unconditional offer holders who have paid.
Scholarships at University of East of Anglia
4 scholarships available
Master's
GBP 6,000-7,000
International PG Merit Scholarship A (India, Pak., Bangl.)
Master's
GBP 4,000-5,000
International PG Merit Scholarship C
All Levels
Up to GBP 1,000
International Early Payment Awards
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
A-levels ABB-AAB by course (CS ABB incl. Maths/Science); IB 32; IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
Postgraduate
2:2 or 2:1 bachelor's by course; IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each), higher for some (CW 7.0)
English Proficiency
IELTS (BSc Computing Science)
6.0 (5.5 in each)IELTS (MBBS Medicine)
7.5 (7.0 in each)IELTS (MSc Climate Change and Global Dev)
6.0 (5.5 in each)Required Documents
UCAS application with personal statement and reference (UG)
Online postgraduate application (PGT)
Degree certificate and transcripts
IELTS or approved English test (within 2 years)
UCAT result for MBBS Medicine
Evidence of cost-of-living funds held 30 days (for CAS)
Passport
TB test certificate (listed countries)
Application Process
1
Choose your course
Check the course page; MBBS has 13 international places for 2026 and needs UCAT plus a six-station MMI.
2
Apply
Undergraduates apply through UCAS (institution code E14); taught postgraduates apply online direct to UEA.
3
Scholarship check
Merit scholarships of GBP 4,000-7,000 are confirmed automatically shortly after the offer, with no separate form.
4
Pay deposit
Pay the international tuition deposit (GBP 4,000 for 2025 entry) by 31 July; early payment can earn up to GBP 1,000 off.
5
CAS and visa
UEA issues CAS letters from June once you are unconditional and have paid; a pre-CAS interview may be needed.
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Book accommodation
Apply for campus housing by 31 July for a guaranteed room and accept the offer within 48 hours.
Campus & Location
The single campus on Earlham Road, two miles west of Norwich city centre, has over 320 acres of parkland around the UEA Broad, with the Lasdun teaching wall and Ziggurats, the Sainsbury Centre and the Sportspark with an Olympic-size pool. Norwich Medical School teaches on campus, including in the Bob Champion Research and Education Building.
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