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About us

Located in the vibrant student city of Norwich, voted The Sunday Times Best Place to Live 2026, Norwich University of the Arts is a leading specialist creative institution recognised for teaching excellence and strong student outcomes. It has been awarded triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) and ranked the UK’s top creative arts university outside London (Complete University Guide 2026), reflecting its outstanding academic experience and student support.

Courses span from creative subjects like Art and Design, Fashion, Film, Music and Acting to newer degrees in Business, Psychology, Marketing and Computing. All focus on practical, project-based learning that builds real-world skills and connects creativity with innovation and enterprise.

At the heart of the city, the campus is home to a diverse and ambitious community, where students are supported to develop ideas, explore new technologies and grow both intellectually and personally.

Make it Norwich

Our award-winning campus sits in the heart of Norwich, blending historic architecture with modern, purpose-built facilities. Across 13 distinctive buildings, we deliver our specialist courses to a global community of creative students.

What makes us different

Norwich University stands out for its teaching quality, creative focus and strong industry connections. It has been awarded a 5-star QS Stars Excellence rating for Teaching, alongside an overall four-star “Very Good” rating in the QS Stars University Ratings. It is also the only specialist arts university to achieve triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).

Courses are practical and project-based, with no exams, helping students build real-world skills through hands-on learning. Career preparation is central, supported by careers advice, live industry briefs, partnerships, networking and visiting professionals, ensuring graduates leave with skills employers value.

Students join a supportive community of 3,000+ creative thinkers, offering a personalised experience while providing opportunities to explore ideas. Across 13 buildings, studios, workshops, media labs and creative spaces are equipped with contemporary technology and industry-standard tools to bring ideas to life.

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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich, NR2 4SN

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NR2 4SN