Norwich University of the Arts

From September 2027, Norwich University of the Arts offers a unique opportunity to study undergraduate degrees jointly awarded with the Royal College of Art, ranked the world’s number one art and design university in the QS Subject Rankings for 12 consecutive years. Named Specialist University of the Year 2027 by The Times and The Sunday Times, Norwich is the UK’s number one specialist creative arts university outside London. It is also the only specialist creative arts university to achieve Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and holds a prestigious five-star QS Stars rating for Teaching. Courses span art, design, architecture, fashion, film, performance, business, psychology, marketing and computing. Through practical, project-based learning and no exams, students develop creative thinking and real-world skills. Career preparation is integrated into every course through industry projects, live briefs, networking opportunities, visiting professionals and award-winning careers advice.

Join a diverse community of nearly 3,000 students from more than 40 countries in Norwich, named The Sunday Times Best Place to Live 2026. With its welcoming atmosphere, affordability and direct train connections to London in as little as 90 minutes, Norwich offers an inspiring alternative to the capital. Graduates join a creative network that includes Turner Prize nominee Glenn Brown, Batman comic artist Brian Bolland and Monty Python songwriter Neil Innes, alongside BAFTA winners and D&AD Pencil recipients.

Scholarships for September 2027

• Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship: International undergraduate and postgraduate applicants with a valid offer of study can apply for £5,000 (UG) or £3,500 (PG).
• GREAT Scholarship 2027 – China and India: Two postgraduate scholarships offer a £10,000 tuition fee reduction to eligible Chinese and Indian nationals who hold valid passports and offers of study. Applications must include a 300–500-word statement outlining the applicant’s achievements and ambitions.

Application deadline for both scholarships: 2 May 2027, 23:59 BST.

Make it Norwich.