Why choose UEA?
Wondering how to decide which uni is right for you?
If you’re looking for a prestigious university with quality teaching, fantastic student satisfaction, world-leading research, and somewhere you’ll be fully supported, UEA is for you.
Check out our reasons to be a part of UEA and register for more information.
A PRESTIGIOUS TOP 25 UK UNIVERSITY
Ranked 21st in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2025*, you’ll be joining a top university when you join UEA.
RESEARCH THAT CHANGES THE WORLD
We’re founded on outstanding research. We’re ranked in the UK’s Top 10 for the quality of our research outputs & over 91% of UEA research is rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ ***.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
A friendly, easy-going and safe place to live that combines history and modernity, Norwich is a vibrant city with plenty to do and see; from live music, to big eats, to art. Easy to explore on foot, and with a beautiful river at its heart, you won’t be short of things to discover while making it your own. Less than two hours away from London by train, and with great transport links, you’ll never be far from home.
When making your university choice, it’s not only important to find the right course and place for you, but to also consider the practicalities of what you can afford. Norwich is often regarded as being a safe and affordable places to live as a student. Take a look at our Cost of Living page to help you understand more about how much it costs to live as a student in Norwich.
GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION
As well being a more affordable place to live as a student, we have a wide variety of university accommodation. Rooms on campus, in the heart of the city, or close by to campus - we really do have something for everyone. If we are able to offer you a place in Clearing, we will also be able to offer you guaranteed accommodation, as long as you select us as your preferred choice and complete all the relevant forms by our deadline.
SOMEWHERE YOU’LL BE SUPPORTED
We know that university life is made up of much more than just your academic studies, and we pride ourselves on our support services and wellbeing initiatives, so we’re always ready to help. We even have our own on-campus support dog, Boomer! He’s quite the celebrity around here, and the perfect companion for emotional support and to lend a paw.
Visit our Student Support hub and UEA Wellbeing YouTube Channel for information and resources on how we can support you with your wellbeing, health, safety and supporting your learning whilst you’re at UEA.
FANTASTIC STUDENT SATISFACTION
Whether it’s the quality teaching they have received, or the learning resources or facilities we provide, our students rate us on their satisfaction each year as part of the National Student Survey (NSS). As an example, 91% responded positively to 'how good our teaching staff are at explaining things'. When it comes to our facilities, 93% exclaimed 'how well the library resources (books, online services and learning spaces) supported learning'. **
GREAT CONNECTIONS
Many of our courses feature an industry placement option which will enable you to gain invaluable industry experience (and sometimes get paid as well) – while businesses get a chance to discover your talents. When our students graduate, they take with them a network of lifetime connections, both personal and professional, and our CareerCentral service is focused on making sure you’re ready for your future career.
THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU
Listen to your heart as well as your head, and if you’ve got a strong feeling about a place, go for it! It’s going to be your new home for the next few years, so it’s important to choose somewhere you feel comfortable, rather than just listening to what others have told you.
Check out our Student Blogs to get an insight into life at UEA, and/or book to visit us to get a feel for what it would be like to study here. You can contact us via admissions@uea.ac.uk or call us on 01603 591515.
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