Program Terms:
Fall Semester, Spring Semester, & Academic Year
Overview:
University of East Anglia (UEA) is an award winning British university and ranked 21st in the UK university Complete University Guide 2025. Located in the east of England, less than two hours on the train from London, UEA offers the quintessential British university experience with a friendly campus community while being a stone’s throw from the vibrant, historic city of Norwich.
The university was designed so everything students need to live and learn is in one place. From the 24/7 library and sports facilities to the on-campus music venue and bar there are plenty of facilities on campus to take advantage of. Clubs and societies are a big part of university life in the UK and UEA has over 200 student run organisations you can get involved with. These are great way to integrate into the student community and pick-up an new hobby or interest.
Buses run from campus to Norwich city centre every 10 minutes so you can be in the Medieval city within 20 minutes. Norwich is a UNESCO City of Literature and something of a hidden gem in the UK. Alongside shopping malls, cinemas and chain eateries you’ll find beautiful historic buildings, medieval churches and winding streets. Norwich is packed with independent shops and restaurants and is host to many arts and cultural events. Whether you are into live music, comedy, theatre or poetry there’s always something going on. Norwich has an independent vibe that feels different from anywhere else in the UK.
Academic Details:
UEA has a number of subject areas open to exchange students in the arts & humanities, social science, and sciences. Many of the modules are hands-on, encouraging students to take control of their own learning and put skills into practice. Research-led teaching is at the heart of the university’s pedagogy which means you will be learning of academics on the forefront of their field. UEA’s structure is flexible so you can study modules from different schools of study while on exchange at UEA.
Students are enrolled into modules by UEA staff after submitting their preferences. Some modules require prerequisites which are listed in the module catalogues.
Study Abroad and Exchange students are required to register for a full course load. A full course load is 120 UCU (credits) per academic year, or 60 UCU per semester. This is usually equivalent to three modules per semester.
Note: both undergraduates and graduates may participate in this exchange program, however, graduate students may only access undergraduate courses at UEA. Graduate-level courses are not open to exchange students.
Housing Details:
All Study Abroad and Exchange students can apply for university accommodation and there is good availability of rooms. UEA accommodation is furnished, self-catered and the majority of rooms are single occupancy and have an en-suite. Students will have access to a shared kitchen and living area meaning that the accommodation is a fun and social place to live. All on-campus rooms have access to free wi-fi and are approximately a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of campus, and a 20 minute bus journey from the city centre.
Students can also stay in privately rented accommodation. UEA Students’ Union co-ordinates the Home Run Lettings Service which helps students find vetted private accommodation in Norwich. It is recognized by UEA and many students as the best way to find quality, affordable housing whilst studying in Norwich. Home Run has a no fees policy, so you will not be charged fees for the set-up of your housing contract.
Eligibility:
- Sophomore standing
- 2.7 cumulative GPA