Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a specialist creative arts university established in 1845 in Norwich, England, United Kingdom. Situated in the historic city of Norwich — a UNESCO City of Literature — NUA's award-winning campus combines historic buildings with modern, state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city's cultural quarter. The university offers over 50 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, spanning acting, animation, architecture, art and design, business management, computer science, creative computing, data science and AI, electronic music, esports, fashion, film, fine art, games, graphic design, illustration, interior design, marketing, photography, psychology, textile design, and user experience design. NUA holds the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 Triple Gold — the only specialist arts university in the UK to receive gold for student experience, student outcomes, and overall. It is ranked No. 1 creative arts university outside London (Complete University Guide 2027) and was named Specialist University of the Year 2027 by The Times and The Sunday Times. NUA entered the QS World University Rankings for Art and Design in 2026 (201-300 band). From September 2027, NUA will partner with the Royal College of Art to offer jointly awarded undergraduate degrees. Research degrees (MPhil and PhD) are awarded through a partnership with University of the Arts London (UAL). International students can apply directly or through UCAS, and the university offers a range of merit-based scholarships for international students ranging from £2,000 to £5,000. Accommodation is guaranteed to all new undergraduates who meet the priority deadline.