The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a highly ranked, internationally renowned campus university providing top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 17,000 students. The campus is located in 320 acres of rolling parkland and just two miles from the vibrant city centre of Norwich, the cathedral city, and England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Times/Sunday Times 2024 and The Guardian 2024) | World Top 50 (Times Higher Education Education Impact Rankings 2023) | World Top 100 for research citations (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023).
UEA Travel Info
The fine city of Norwich is located in the heart of East Anglia, approximately one hour from Cambridge and two hours by train to London. It has its own international airport and great transport links.
UEA’s campus has regular buses to Norwich City Centre and the train station. It takes approximately 20 minutes by bus or by bike from the campus to the city centre. It also has regular buses running from the campus to London.
The city has been voted one of Britain’s 20 best cities (Telegraph 2017), and named one of the best places to live in the UK (Times 2018) – so it’s a great place to choose to study your degree.
Student Life in Norwich
As one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe, Norwich is famous for its historic cathedrals, 12th century Norman Castle and well preserved ancient city walls. It has everything that you would expect from a university city - excellent shopping, a great night life and a vibrant music scene. As well as being surrounded by beautiful English countryside, Norwich is just a short drive away from the North Norfolk coast. It is a vibrant cultural centre, whose highlights include its internationally renowned literary heritage (Norwich was the first English UNESCO city of literature), museums and galleries (including the UEA’s very own Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts), theatres, music venues such as the UEA’s own LCR, numerous cinemas, its beloved football team (the Canaries, otherwise known as Norwich City Football Club), and too many festivals to list. Food lovers can find Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese, Indian, Moroccan and Thai delicacies in restaurants around and about the city, and you will also find lots of independent coffee houses and some great little bars too.
Accommodation
En Suite Campus
This en suite accommodation is located on the main University campus in attractive modern buildings.
En Suite Barton/Hickling
Our newest residences, Hickling and Barton Houses, offer en suite accommodation with shared living space
Standard Single Ziggurats
The iconic, Grade II* Listed Ziggurats, Norfolk and Suffolk Terraces, are arranged in flats of up to 12 study bedrooms with their own wash basins. Each flat has shared bathroom and toilet facilities and a large kitchen/diner enjoying stunning views across the Broad.
En Suite Village
The University Village, located just opposite the main University entrance, offers 713 en suite rooms in a group of 10 buildings and is popular with students because of its sense of community.
Standard Single Campus
Standard rooms are available in Orwell and Wolfson Closes in linked houses with between 5 and 12 students sharing kitchen/diners and bathrooms. Orwell and Wolfson rooms offer a great value option for on-campus living.
Standard Single City
Pablo Fanque House provides high-quality student accommodation in Norwich city centre. It is managed by a private company called Homes for Students.
En Suite Village
Offering 715 rooms in the University Village, these are attractive to students because of their great sense of community. Rooms have a ‘pod’ containing a shower, toilet and wash basin, and are grouped in eight person flats, each with kitchen/diner.
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UEA Clubs and Societies
Lacrosse
UEA Eagles Lacrosse are the University's men's and women's teams, who play in BUCS Midlands 2A. Both the men and women put in strong performances over their seasons, and the club continues to grow in numbers.
Livewire 1350
Livewire is the sound of UEA, broadcasting from the heart of campus for the last 26 years! Host your own show, explore your specialist music tastes, or get involved with production or writing for the blog!
Music Society
UEA Music Society is a society which gives any student the opportunity to play, perform, meet new people and generally have a lot of fun! All of our groups are un-auditioned so whether you've just started playing or are grade 8 come along and enjoy!
Japan Society
UEA Japan Society is aimed to promote Japanese culture as well as language and cultural exchange between local students and Japanese students. We meet every week in term time for cultural activities.
Pride
At UEA Pride, we aim to provide a large range of welfare support and social opportunities to UEA's LGBT+ students. We strive for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where students can meet new people, have someone to talk to or just even a place to chill out.
Cheerleading Stunt - UEA Angels
Whether you have cheered before or not, become a UEA Angel this year and experience a year you’ll never forget.
Drama
DramaSoc is one of the largest and most active societies on campus (and according to our members, one of the best). Our aim is to provide as many opportunities as possible for all UEA students to create and watch theatre, as well as to meet other like-minded people.
Windsurf and Paddleboard
UEA Windsurfing and Paddleboarding caters to windsurfers of all abilities- so whether you have never seen a board before or you're a plaining pro, we have room for you all.
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Other Contact Details
Address: University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, UK
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1603 456161
Email: [email protected]