University life
University life
Your time at Norwich University of the Arts will be an unforgettable experience. You’ll meet people who inspire you and visit places that feed your creative imagination. You’ll learn and develop, exploring your passion and discovering new things about yourself.
Inspiring surroundings
Our campus is a vibrant and creative hub in the heart of Norwich’s cultural quarter, nestled among an exciting cluster of galleries and museums, cafes and bars, independent and high street shops. Our own city centre gallery space, East GalleryNUA, showcases the best modern and contemporary art. You’ll find everything here you need to thrive artistically and creatively.
Home is where the art is
As well as being a city with an intoxicating blend of heritage, history and exciting contemporary atmosphere, Norwich is also ranked in the top 10 safest towns and cities for students, so whether you choose to live in our high-spec All Saints Green halls in the heart of the city, a short bus ride from campus at Beechcroft, or in private rental accommodation, you’ll feel right at home.
Equipped for success
You’ll hone your practice working in dedicated studios and fully equipped workshops that have been designed to help you build specialist knowledge and flourish in your chosen discipline. You’ll have access to an array of cutting-edge and industry equipment throughout your studies.
Our employability team, who deliver a specialist creative careers service and will help you develop skills that make you stand out, can be found in Ideas FactoryNUA – a dedicated incubation space for creative and digital startups.
Experience NUA
Students
Ruby Jaye-Wood
"NUA is surrounded by this warm creative atmosphere that is filled with quirky bars, shops, galleries and spaces fitting every mood and style."
BA (Hons) Fine Art
Mark Ng
"Norwich is great. It kind of reminds me of my neighbourhood back home in Singapore: quiet but lots of people and you have everything you need."
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication
Margaret Belle
"NUA means opportunity. An opportunity to engage with something you desire to explore; in every way possible through the support of the university"
BA (Hons) Architecture
Jordan Hudson
"Norwich is a beautiful fusion of modern and historic buildings; there’s an endless list of cafes and restaurants, modern shopping complexes and a river running through the heart."
BA (Hons) Photography
Kaelin O’Hare
"I have the freedom to explore and develop my practice, with the University’s resources, guidance from course staff, and a creative community to support me and to learn from."
BA (Hons) Illustration
Need help? Chat to our friendly recruitment team
Book a place on an Open Day, or to find out more about how to apply for a course at NUA, please contact Lynne, Sam, Tom, or Tori:
Call: +44 (0) 1603 610561
Email: studentrecruitment@nua.ac.uk
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Excellent video on finding your inspiration from @NUAAlumni Jim Sutherland of @nuagraphics! #WeAreNUA
We caught up with Jim Sutherland to find out where he gets his inspiration to generate great ideas. https://t.co/OZPZfsN4sr
Jim also leads 'The Power of Creativity' masterclass, find out more information. #dandadlearning https://t.co/eankB1SOZY
