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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich University of the Arts traces its roots to the Norwich School of Design, founded in 1845, and received university title in 2012. Its focus on art, design and media gives students the chance to develop their creative practice alongside others with shared interests. Teaching spaces and accommodation sit within the city, making Norwich’s galleries, independent shops and cultural venues part of everyday student life.

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The overview

The main things you need to know about studying at the Norwich University of the Arts.

  • Rankings

    Norwich ranks 42nd in the Guardian University Guide 2027, rising 24 places. It was also named Specialist University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. Its Teaching Excellence Framework results are Gold overall, for student experience and for student outcomes.

  • Employability

    Norwich’s Business and Employability team offers individual advice on career planning, applications, interviews and working for yourself. Its Profile platform helps you record experience, develop your portfolio and find jobs, commissions and industry events. Support continues after graduation, with careers appointments available for as long as you need them and lifetime access to Profile.

  • Fees

    For 2026/27, annual undergraduate tuition fees are £9,790 for Home students and £18,860 for international students. Published fees for 2027/28 entry are £10,050 and £28,500 respectively. Check the university’s Home fees and international fees for your entry year, as postgraduate and diploma courses have different charges. Allow extra for accommodation, materials, printing and other course expenses.

  • Bursaries

    The Norwich University of the Arts Bursary supports eligible new UK students with an assessed household income of £25,000 or less. Payments are £500 in Year 0 and Year 1, £300 in Year 2 and £200 in Year 3, helping with materials and study costs. Eligibility is assessed using student finance information, without a separate bursary application. Eligible care leavers and estranged students aged under 25 when starting their course can receive £1,000 a year under a separate scheme.

Accommodation

University accommodation includes Beechcroft, currently advertised from £122 a week, and Duke Street Riverside, from £192.50 a week. Both have 44-week contracts. Beechcroft offers a garden setting around 1.2 miles from campus, while Duke Street Riverside has en-suite bedrooms above university teaching facilities in the city centre. Halls rent generally includes utilities and Wi-Fi; check each property’s full inclusions. Accommodation is guaranteed to new undergraduates who make Norwich their firm UCAS choice and apply before the priority deadline. Check the deadline for your entry year. For shared houses, flats and private halls, explore student accommodation in Norwich through AFS, comparing location, bills and total contract costs.

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Students' Union

Norwich Arts Students’ Union helps students have a say in university life through elected officers, course representatives and campaigns. It also runs events and supports clubs, societies and student communities, giving you ways to meet people beyond your course. If something goes wrong, the Union offers independent advice and support, including help with academic concerns.

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Famous for

Norwich is known for its specialist creative education and a history stretching back to 1845. Its alumni include Keith Chapman, creator of Bob the Builder. The university also connects traditional creative practice with newer technology, including a Virtual Production Studio developed in partnership with Sony.

News

In July 2026, Norwich announced a partnership with the Royal College of Art to introduce jointly awarded undergraduate degrees from September 2027. Programmes will be taught in Norwich, with the partnership bringing shared academic standards, masterclasses, live briefs and guidance on progressing to postgraduate study.

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"Norwich is a fusion of modern and historic. It is an easy city to get walk around, making it perfect to explore all of the flourishing arts, music and culture it has to offer"

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