University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich is an energetic city, full of creativity, history and culture. From thriving independent businesses, to big brands and high street favourites, there is something for everyone. Just 2 hours from London, Norwich is a fantastic city to be a student.

• Two live music venues at the SU – Nick Rayns LCR and the Waterfront – host regular live music and gigs. There is also a thriving nightlife scene in Norwich city centre.
• A flourishing creative scene includes touring West End productions, comedy, and art-house indie cinema – with blockbusters shown at the Odeon and Vue.
• In UEA’s grounds, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts features major artists. Or brush up on local history at Norwich Castle Museum or the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell.
• Norwich City Football Club is the main football team (owned by chef Delia Smith). UEA's campus Sportspark is nationally recognised by Sport England for its facilities.

• Students are guaranteed a room on campus in their first year, subject to a few restrictions and conditions.
• Student accommodation is designed to help students make the most of university life, creating a great sense of community.
• Students could live in the iconic Ziggurats, or the more recent en suite Hickling and Barton houses.
• 4,300 fully-furnished rooms. Most are single-occupancy, grouped around a shared kitchen. Rents are affordable, with free Wi-Fi.
• Rooms are on campus in 200 hectares of natural parkland – yet Norwich city centre is just a 20-minute bus ride away.

• The Students' Union is integral to the lives of UEA students. Its two music venues host live music, club nights and events.
• Over 200 clubs and societies range from climate change and drama to media and sports. The SU helps students set up groups too.
• The SU also gives professional support and advice on academic, welfare and housing issues; and runs a housing bureau, Home Run.

• In the heart of East Anglia, Norwich has great transport links and its own international airport.
• The city is around 1 hour from Cambridge and 2 hours by train to London.
• A good local bus network operates in the area. National Express coaches travel to major cities regularly.
• Norwich’s Bus Station has an information desk, café and secure cycle storage.

• Career Central on campus helps students find part-time work, holiday jobs and more.
• Part-time work on campus is available through UEA's student helper and ambassador schemes, and UEA's Students' Union.

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