Estimated budget (for illustrative purposes only, actual costs may vary)

Sources include Numbeo.com 2024

* Save even more with discounted bus tickets for International Study Centre and UEA students. Get unlimited travel around Norwich for just £1.16 per day with the UEA Annual Norwich pass 

Remember, if you choose accommodation with a Meal Plan, your estimated food budget will be much lower.

Make connections in Norwich to build careers for life. UEA graduates are top candidates for employers, with thriving local sectors in:

• financial services

• enterprise

• digital technology

• clean energy – Norfolk is one of the UK's clean energy leaders.

The university also has strong links with Norwich Research Park, one of Europe's largest collaborative research sites. This provides lots of opportunities for graduate success.

Norwich offers a world of flavours, including cuisines from all corners of the globe.

Whether you’re in the mood for French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Thai, Indian or classic British dishes, you’ll find a restaurant that satisfies your cravings.

Plus, with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and halal options, everyone’s tastes are catered for.

If you prefer to cook, there are plenty of supermarkets nearby, and finding specialty ingredients is easy. Norwich has several Asian supermarkets and an international food store, so you can easily recreate your favourite meals from home.

Norwich is easy to get around on foot or bicycle. There’s also a frequent bus service that takes you around the city.

UEA and UEA International Study Centre students are eligible for a discounted bus pass that makes public transport even more affordable. 

Want to explore the rest of the UK and Europe? Norwich has great transport links. Fly to Edinburgh or Amsterdam from the international airport or take the train to a wide range of destinations, including:

• Cromer Beach (1 hour)

• Cambridge (1 hour and 20 minutes)

• London (1 hour and 45 minutes). 

There’s no shortage of fun things to do as a student in Norwich.

• Live music – Catch top music acts at The Waterfront, run by the UEA Students' Union. This iconic venue has hosted legendary bands like Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Pulp, Radiohead and Nirvana.

• Museums – Dive into Norwich’s rich cultural scene with visits to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, the Museum of Norwich and Stranger’s Hall.

• Historic tours – Explore the city's past with a tour of ‘The Norwich 12’, a collection of important historical buildings.

• Games and activities – Challenge your friends to a game of ten-pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl. Or, try an exciting basketball session at the High Altitude Trampoline Park.

• Cinemas and theatres – With four cinemas and six theatres, Norwich offers plenty of options for catching blockbuster films or world-class theatre productions.

Discover more things to do in Norwich here. 

Football fan? Catch all the action at Carrow Road, home of Norwich City Football Club. You can cheer on the team in a thrilling stadium atmosphere.

Prefer to get active yourself? The UEA Sportspark has something for everyone, including:

• Fitness: Swim or hit the gym for a workout.

• Indoor sports: Try rock climbing, squash, badminton or martial arts.

• Outdoor sports: Play football, hockey, tennis or take part in athletics.

For watersports enthusiasts, you’re never far from the coast. Less than an hour away, you'll find miles of sandy beaches. Dive into activities like water skiing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, and rowing.

Plus, there’s an outdoor watersports centre and a dry ski slope for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing – all just a short distance from the university.