International Students

Norwich University College of the Arts has an international reputation of excellence and is committed to the development of an international community. Overseas students enrich the cultural and academic life of the University College.

Norwich is the arts and cultural capital of the east of England and fosters a warm and welcoming attitude to its student population, as well as a positive attitude to the arts and culture. NUCA thrives in this vibrant, creative city and provides a supportive and stimulating environment for students. The University College is justly proud of its enthusiastic and experienced teaching staff and its specialised high quality facilities that support and encourage a wide range of creative activity.

NUCA is a member of the British Council's Education UK Partnership and subscribes to the United Kingdom Council for International Student Affairs. Both bodies offer impartial advice and information on applying and studying in the UK.

International Links

Norwich International Airport's direct flights to Amsterdam connect Norwich to over 1,000 destinations worldwide, including Rome (4½hrs), Milan (4hrs), Barcelona (4hrs), Paris (3½hrs) and Berlin (3 and a half hrs). Norwich's rail links place you less than 2 hours from London, 5½ hours from Liverpool, Edinburgh and Paris.

Studying in Norwich

Norwich combines a rich heritage and history with an exciting and contemporary atmosphere. 1,500 historic buildings, including the 900-year-old cathedral and Norman castle, share the city with modern developments such as The Forum, Norwich's state-of-the-art central library and media centre. Norwich is a thriving cultural centre with a number of galleries, museums, theatres and events, including the oldest international arts festival in the UK. One of the top 10 shopping centres in the UK, Norwich is a major regional focus for business and commerce. It is a city with a warm and welcoming attitude to its student population.

Beyond the city limits, the county of Norfolk's great houses and medieval villages provide their own historical and architectural interest. Norfolk enjoys a tranquil coastline strewn with beaches and small fishing communities. The world famous Norfolk Broads National Park comprises a network of lakes and rivers stretching 200km.

NUCA offers a range of self-catering accommodation for students, both in Halls of Residence and purpose built fully finished student houses, all of which are within easy access of the University College. All rooms are furnished single bedrooms grouped around shared facilities. Although NUCA cannot guarantee a place in managed accommodation for all Year One students, its allocation procedure prioritises international students.

• Living in Norwich
• Accommodation

International Student Support

The University College provides a dedicated support service including advice on visas, working in the UK and registering with police, doctors and banks as well as support on cultural differences. Student Support, which is responsible for the personal welfare of all students studying at the College, can also help with any welfare issues. All of our international students are eligible to receive up to four hours English language support each week during term time free of charge.

• Student Support

Tuition Fees

Students from outside of the European Union are required to enrol under a different fee structure to 'home' students.

• Fees for International Students

ApplICATIONS

Interviews

International applicants are not expected to travel to the UK for an interview but can request this if they wish. As an alternative the interview can also take place by telephone, email or post, at the discretion of the Course Leader. As part of the process, students are required to submit a portfolio of work. International students can supply their portfolios in a number of different formats. These include sending digital prints, slides, photographs or CD ROMs of the work, or by directing us to an online portfolio. You will also need to provide examples of your written work.

Language Requirements

All lectures, seminars and tutorials are delivered in English, therefore it is important for you to have a good level of English to be able to enjoy and benefit from the course. For BA and MA courses NUCA requires IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. For MPhil and PhD courses candidates should be able to demonstrate good spoken and written English and expected to have an IELTS score of 7.0+, with 7.0 in writing, where applicable. Applicants that can demonstrate their fluency without an academic qualification will also be considered.

International Qualifications

For details on the level of qualifications required to be accepted on a course at NUCA, visit:

• Qualifications and Entry Requirements

UK NARIC is the national agency responsible for providing information and advice about how qualifications and skills from overseas compare to the UK's national qualification frameworks.

• UK NARIC

Visa Information

For a brief summary of what you will need in order to apply for a visa to study in the UK, visit:

• Visa Information

Full information on applying for a Visa is available from the UK Border Agency.

• UK Border Agency