The University of East Anglia (UEA) has been ranked 12th by The Times Good University Guide 2017 and 14th by The Complete University Guide 2019. We are an internationally renowned university based in a campus that provides top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 15,000 students.
- #201 Ranking
- 3 Courses
- 1,167 Academic Staff
- 15,760 Students
- 4,098 Students (int'l)
- 9,298 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- We are an internationally renowned university based in a campus that provides top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 15,000 students.
- This uniquely-placed University is also a leading member of Norwich Research Park.
- The University aims to create an environment for learning and working that is tolerant and respectful of differences.
Short Courses
Social Sciences (2)
- Short Course Behavioral Game Theory
- Short Course Summer Study And Short Courses
Humanities (1)
- Short Course Summer Study And Short Courses
Medicine & Health (1)
- Certificate Swallowing Difficulties and Medicines
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Short Course Behavioral Game Theory
About
History
After getting the go-ahead to build in 1960, the Earlham golf course on the outskirts of Norwich was chosen as the site of the permanent campus and work began in 1961.The university was originally based in the present-day University Village - with teaching space for about 1200 students - and admitted its first cohort of 87 students in 1963.
Education
Here at the UEA we offer over 450 undergraduate and postgraduate courses for you to choose from plus an inspiring range of PHDs and studenships to explore.
You will be able to take control of your learning in a variety of ways at UEA as many of our courses include hands-on classes or modules where you get to put what you’ve learnt in lectures into practice on projects or even in real-world research. You can even look to study abroad and explore your horizons even more.
Research
Focused around six themes our research spans the global challenges that we face: from meeting the needs of an ageing population to understanding the unique and fragile environments we live in, to tackling energy, food and water security so we can make the best use of our planet’s resources.
The research stories behind our themes showcase the ways in which we are seeking to address and answer the demands of our society as well as how we are informing, changing and adapting to them.
Career
At CareerCentral, our goal is to help you realise your full potential. We are here for you throughout your whole careers journey. Get help and advice by talking to our expert Careers Advisers in one-to-one advice and guidance appointments.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
201 -19
2022
182 18
2021
200
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201
2021
201
2020
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
330 -10
2022
320 -14
2021
306
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
342 -35
2022
307 26
2021
333
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student Support Advisers in the Student Support Centre offer a confidential and non-judgemental service where you are free to discuss anything that is impacting on your ability to be the most successful student you can be. We work closely and liaise with other services in the Student Support Service such as the Wellbeing Advisers (Mental Health), Counsellors, Wellbeing Advisers (Disability), Finance and Learning Enhancement Teams. We also liaise with other University departments including the Learning and Teaching Service (LTS).
Housing services
We are proud to offer a range of different types of accommodation for students. We strongly recommend that you attend one of our Applicant Days during which you will be able to visit our accommodation blocks and look at some of our rooms.
The Architects' Journal has voted our original residences – the Ziggurats – in the top ten best examples of university architecture in the country. We offer over 4,300 fully furnished rooms in spacious on-site buildings that sit in 200 hectares of natural landscape.
Library services
Most of our physical collections are available open access on our main shelves spread over the 5 reading floors of the Library.
ICT services
The Wi-Fi network at the UEA is called eduroam (education roaming). eduroam is the secure, world-wide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community.
When you begin studying or working at the UEA an IT account will be created for you.
Medical services
In the UK you will use the NHS (National Healthcare Service) for medical treatment. Even if you have paid the Immigration Healtcare Surcharge (IHS), you will still need to pay for some services such as prescription medications, dental treatment, eye exams, and possible preconditions you have. To access the NHS you need to register with a General Practitioner (GP) doctor.
Student Life
Campus life
UEA's campus is like a mini city – it's big enough to find your niche but small enough to call home. Set in 20 hectares of beautiful parkland with amazing on-campus facilities like the Ziggurats, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and a great students' union, UEA is a fantastic campus university.
Sports facilities
We're incredibly proud of the Sportspark, one of the biggest sports facilities at a UK university. And being one of the biggest means you get to pick from a whole array of activities so you can perfect your practice or try something new. Here's just some of the sports on offer:
- Over 60 exercise classes
- Floodlit pitches
- Athletics track
- Climbing wall
- 125-station state of the art fitness centre and gym
- Qualified PTs
- Supporting services like the Diet MOT and Sports Massage Therapy
Student clubs
University is all about trying new things and meeting new people. With 200 active clubs and societies, you can share your interests, develop new skills and make new friends. Whether you’re into tennis, being a TV presenter or drinking tea (yes, there’s a club for that!) you’re sure to find a club that suits you.
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