Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich, England
Public-University

Overview

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a public university in Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. It is a former higher education institution and specialises in art, design  media, architecture and performance. Norwich University of the Arts was founded as Norwich School of Design in 1845 and has a long history of arts education. It gained full university status in 2013.

Undergraduate courses are offered in a range of art and design fields, including Animation, Architecture, Design for Publishing, Fashion, Fashion Communication and Promotion, Film and Moving Image Publishing, Fine Art, Games Art and Design, Graphic Communication, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Textile Design and VFX. Norwich University of the Arts is a founding member of CREST, the Consortium for Research Excellence Support and Training.

NUA entered the national Research Excellence Framework in 2014 with funding awarded to develop capability. In the 2014 REF submission, 55% of NUA’s submitted research was confirmed to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.NUA’s research has been judged to be particularly successful in terms of its impact on the broader cultural and economic landscape: 40% of NUA research has been classified as ‘world leading’ and 50% as ‘internationally excellent’.

56 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 2013
Size Small
5,000 Students
Location
Norwich
England

Learning

3,4 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Gold is awarded to institutions that consistently deliver outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for their students.

Courses Available

  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
PTE, CAE, CPE, Trinity ISE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
15
Deadline of application for EU applicants
Jun
30
Deadline of application for International students

Cost and Scholarships

Types of Scholarships Available

Endowed
Departmental
Need-based
Merit-based
Regional

Scholarships

Dubery & Brogden EAAF Scholarship
Total Worth £2,500
Eligibility and Requirements All postgraduate and eligible undergraduate students on the following courses: Fine Art, Illustration, Textile Design and Fashion.
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline --
Other Details For emerging talent and responding to financial need
Vernon Crowther Prize for Fine Art
Total Worth £1,000
Eligibility and Requirements awarded to a graduating BA (Hons) Fine Art student who has demonstrated excellence during their final year of study
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Vice-Chancellor’s UG Scholarship
Total Worth £15,000*
Eligibility and Requirements undergraduate only
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline May 19