Norwich University of the Arts is a specialist creative arts university
Norwich University of the Arts is a specialist creative arts university offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in art, design, architecture, media and performance, helping students build successful careers through creativity, collaboration and professional practice.
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Why Norwich?
We take pride in offering an experience and creating a community that you can be proud to be a part of. Here are some of our latest achievements.
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Triple gold-rated University
Awarded by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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UK’s Top Creative Arts University Outside London
Complete University Guide 2026
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Top 30 Best Art Schools
Top 30 Best Art Schools in the World by The Rookies 2023
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QS Stars Rated Excellent for Teaching
Rated 5 Stars ‘Excellent’ for Teaching by QS Stars, a globally recognised university rating system
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Latest News
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BA Photography •Norwich University celebrates emerging young talent as winners of two prestigious art competitions are announced
The winners of two creative competitions – Beyond the Frame and the Norfolk Art and Design Competition – have been announced by Norwich University of the Arts. -
BA Graphic Communication •Norwich students win at D&AD New Blood Awards 2026
Students from BA (Hons) Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication and BSc (Hons) User Experience Design have won awards at the D&AD New Blood 2026 competition. -
Graduation •Norwich University to award four new Honorary Professorships
The Honorary Professorships celebrate exceptional achievement, creativity and influence across the creative industries. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts joins NCUK’s global pathway network
Norwich University of the Arts joins NCUK’s global pathway network -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts publishes posture on Artificial Intelligence
Norwich University of the Arts has published its posture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students. -
Institution •Norwich Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Jilin University of the Arts
Norwich University of the Arts has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jilin University of the Arts, marking the start of a new international partnership between students and staff at both institutions. -
BA Architecture •Norwich University announces winners of 2026 Undergraduate Sustainability Awards
Students from BA (Hons) Architecture, BA (Hons) Fashion, BA (Hons) Illustration and BA (Hons) Interior Design were all recognised in this year’s awards, for their commitment to sustainable and ethical practice. -
BA Fashion •Norwich students win at Graduate Fashion Week 2026
This year’s Graduate Fashion Week has seen awards success for Norwich University of the Arts students. -
East Gallery •In Memoriam: Tess Jaray
In Memoriam: Tess Jaray -
BA Illustration •Stories of Home: Norwich Illustration students explore culture, identity and memory
Students from our BA (Hons) Illustration course have produced a striking exhibition of work, exploring community heritage and visual storytelling. -
MA Textile Design •In conversation with: Caroline Mayers, MA Textile Design
We caught up with Caroline to discuss her creative practice, her experience of studying MA Textile Design at Norwich, and what it meant to win a Sustainability Award at our annual Grad Fest event. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts and Donghua University Strengthen International Partnership
Norwich University of the Arts has signed a partnership with Donghua University in Shanghai to deliver a new MA in Interaction Design. -
Norwich University of the Arts Ranked UK’s Top Specialist Creative Arts University in National Student Awards
Norwich University of the Arts is the UK’s highest-ranked specialist creative arts university in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2026, placing 14th overall among universities across the UK. -
BA Textile Design •In conversation with: Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director of Dulux UK and Ireland
We caught up with Marianne, Dulux’s Creative Director, to discuss her work with Norwich's Textile Design students and her advice for breaking into the industry. -
Institution •Norwich hosts visit from the Ambassador of Japan to the United Kingdom
Norwich University of the Arts welcomed Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki to tour the university’s creative technology facilities and explore ongoing research projects. -
MA Illustration •In conversation with: Rebecca Osborne, MA Illustration
Rebecca shares what life on our MA Illustration course is like and how she's building on her career as a live illustrator.
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“Norwich University of Arts is a truly incredible environment to foster and nurture creativity.”
Chancellor
Amma Asante MBE
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“Being in a design studio is a great experience. You’re working on different aspects of the same project, and you also get to learn from each other.”
Leona Heung
Design for Publishing graduate
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What’s On
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Degree Shows • Friday 4 September 2026 – Wednesday 9 September 2026Postgrad Festival 2026
Norwich’s Master’s graduates present their end-of-year shows, with a 6-day exhibition this September. -
Summer School • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday 26 August 2026Week 6 – Creative Identity: Finding your artistic voice through play
This workshop helps creatives experiment with illustration techniques while exploring the wide range of careers within the industry. -
East Gallery • 12:00 pm Friday 10 July 2026 – 4:00 pm Saturday 22 August 2026What is Art?
The Young Creatives Exhibition aims to support and celebrate arts education at a time of national decline in funding, participation, and access to creative subjects. -
Summer School • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wednesday 19 August 2026Week 5 – Trash to Trend: Designing the Future of Fashion with Biomaterials and Recycling
This workshop explores the future of fashion through biomaterials, experimental textiles, and innovative design practices. -
Summer School • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday 12 August 2026Week 4 – Space as Story: The Art of Visual Merchandising
This workshop explores how brands use space, styling, and interior design to create immersive customer experiences. -
Summer School • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wednesday 5 August 2026Week 3 – Hidden Architecture: Sacred Geometry as a Compositional Tool
This workshop explores how artists use sacred geometry and compositional frameworks to create balanced, visually engaging imagery. -
Summer School • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday 29 July 2026Week 2 – CON' ARTIST: An Artist's Guide to World Building
This workshop explores advanced techniques for creating believable fake brands and consumer culture in games and digital worlds. -
Summer School • 10:00 am – 11:30 am Wednesday 22 July 2026Week 1 – Advertise Anything: Idea Development for Advertising
This workshop helps creatives sharpen their idea generation, copywriting, and art direction skills through real-world advertising challenges. -
Graduation • 11:00 am Tuesday 14 July 2026 – 5:00 pm Wednesday 15 July 2026Graduation
Summer celebrations to mark achievements of graduates -
Schools and Teacher Events • Tuesday 20 January 2026 – Tuesday 7 July 2026ENCOMPASS: Art Across Borders
This term we are delighted to be launching a new CPD programme for teachers -
Free Event • 8:30 am Monday 29 June 2026 – 5:30 pm Tuesday 30 June 2026AHRA PhD Symposium 2026
En Chantiers: Field Notes in Progress invites doctoral students to reflect on how knowledge is gathered, tested, and re-shaped in practice. -
East Gallery • 12:00 pm Friday 8 May 2026 – 4:00 pm Saturday 27 June 2026Olivia Bax: Wind Eyes
Olivia Bax’s new collection of works made for East Gallery, explores how openings, screens and thresholds shape our experience of space. -
Degree Shows • Friday 12 June 2026 – Thursday 25 June 2026Undergrad Festival 2026
Join us for an exciting 12-day exhibition, showcasing the work of our 2026 Norwich graduates. -
Workshops • 9:45 am – 4:15 pm Friday 12 June 2026Teacher, Technician, and Adviser Day 2026
Attention creative teachers, technicians, and careers advisers! -
External Events • Saturday 23 May 2026 – Saturday 30 May 2026Norwich Games Festival
Norwich Games Festival partners with Norwich University of the Arts to present unique opportunities to learn, discover, and work in the games industry. -
Exhibitions • 12:00 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 – 5:00 pm Friday 15 May 2026Off Earth
An exhibition exploring human presence in space through objects that have been accidentally dropped or deliberately placed by the 642 people who have travelled there.
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norwichuniarts Graduation day two, core memory unlocked 🎓💛 Congratulations to the Class of 2026 – you did it! Swipe through to see some of our favourite moments from day two of Graduation 2026, and tag someone who made your Norwich experience unforgettable. 📸 @chrisrobots #Graduation #ClassOf2026 #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #Graduation2026 #CoreMemories (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts One more round of applause… 👏🎓 Graduation 2026 is officially complete and it’s been amazing! Now it’s over to you, Class of 2026! Keep making, keep experimenting, keep telling stories and keep creating the future you want to see. #Graduation #ClassOf2026 #NorwichUniArts #Graduation #CreativeCommunity (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Graduation day one, in pictures. 🎓✨ Swipe through some of our favourite moments from the first day of #Graduation 💛 Tag yourself, tag your course mates, and let us know your favourite memory from the day! 📸 Denisa Ilie #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #Graduation #Graduation2026 #ClassOf2026 (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🎓 Here’s to the Class of 2026 💛 Graduation is officially underway and day one has been filled with unforgettable moments, as our graduates crossed the stage and marked the end of an incredible chapter. To everyone graduating today – congratulations! Your talent, dedication and hard work have brought you to this moment and we can’t wait to see where your creative journey takes you next ✨ #Graduation #ClassOf2026 #NorwichUniArts #Graduation #CreativeFuture (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Bookmark this for July 🗓️ We got a glimpse behind the scenes of @lookatus_now a student-led exhibition by MA Communications Design student Adam Billings. Coming to The Forum Gallery, the exhibition celebrates disabled joy, visibility and voice – and explores how editorial design can challenge barriers and reframe disability representation in the creative industries. 📍 The Forum Gallery, Norwich 🗓️ 27 July, 1–3pm 28 July, 9am–5pm 29 July, 9am–3pm Free entry | Open to all Find all the details at the link in bio. 📸 @adambillings_photography, @maymarigolduk, @amydavo_art, Luca Axley, Ran Bush, Leighton Frame #Norwich #StudentExhibition #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityJustice #CreativeDesign (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Class of 2026: Your graduation era starts now 🎓✨ From finding the perfect outfit to scouting the best photo spots or planning a celebratory dinner – @norwichuni_acting student Lizzie is sharing her guide to planning the perfect graduation day in Norwich. Head to the link in bio for all the details you need. #Graduation #NorwichGraduation #Norwich #StudentLife #ClassOf2026 (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🏆 More celebrations this week for our Norfolk Art & Design Competition winners! From drawing and painting to illustration, textiles and digital design, this year’s winners impressed the judges with their originality, creativity and talent. ✨ Congratulations to: Bibi Campbell, Ava Askew, Ruby Skerry, Sophie Skellett-Broome, Charlie Cook, Meilin Wu You’ll find their work exhibited alongside the winning and shortlisted entries from our 2026 Beyond the Frame photography competition this month. 📍 St George’s Building, Norwich University of the Arts 🗓 9–11 July 2026 ⏰ 10am–3pm daily 🎟 Free entry ✨ Plan your visit at the link in bio. 📸 Denisa Ilie #NorfolkArtAndDesignCompetition #ArtAndDesign #CreativeTalent #Norwich #VisitNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Creative icons? We’d say so! ✨ We’re delighted to announce that our 2026 Honorary Professors are: 🎓 Sir Peter Cook – Architecture and Creative Education 🎓 Sean Perkins – Graphic Design and Creative Education 🎓 Bora – Digital Art and Inclusive Practices 🎓 Sutapa Biswas FAAH – Arts and Culture Our Honorary Awards celebrate exceptional achievement, creativity and influence across the creative industries – and we’re thrilled to be welcoming these four outstanding individuals to our University community. Congratulations to all four recipients 💛 Read more about their remarkable achievements at the news link in bio. 📸 Sutapa Biswas FAAH photographed by Lisa Whiting Photography for Arnolfini, Bristol, UK #Graduation #NorwichUniversityOfTheArts #CreativeCommunity #CreativeIndustries #Graduation2026 (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Beyond the Frame photography winners! Selected by our judging panel for their creativity, technical skill and unique perspectives, these students represent some of the most exciting emerging talent from across the region – and beyond. ✨ Winners: Amy Allum, Maia Ravasse, Harry Clogger, Elijah Fenn, Okyanus Sen Don’t miss your chance to see their award-winning photographs, alongside shortlisted entries, this month. 📍 St George’s Building, Norwich University of the Arts 🗓 9-11 July ⏰ 10am–3pm daily 🎟 Free entry ✨ Find all the details to plan your visit at the link in bio. #BeyondTheFrame #StudentPhotography #PhotographyCompetition #Norwich #VisitNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts One event. So many opportunities ✨ Every year, @newdesigners showcases the UK’s most exciting emerging graduate talent. This year saw our final year @norwichuni_illustration and @norwichuni_textiledesign students join industry professionals and thousands of visitors in London. From award wins to internship offers, these are the moments our students won’t forget. Swipe to read what they had to say 💛 #NewDesigners #GraduateShow #Illustration #TextileDesign #CreativeIndustry (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts 🎲🎮 Studying Games at Norwich is… Everything from immersive video games and interactive worlds to original tabletop experiences. Thank you to all our students and graduates who shared their work with us at the brilliant @norwichgamesfestival this year. Head to the link in bio to explore our Games courses now! #Games #Gaming #GamesDegree #Gamer #Norwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Looking for things to do in Norwich this summer? ☀️ Our @norwichuni_textiledesign student Georgia has rounded up three of her favourite Norwich spots, from panoramic views at Kett’s Heights to waterside walks at Whitlingham Broad and a visit to @norwichcastle. What’s your favourite hidden gem in Norwich? We’d love to read your recommendations in the comments 👇 #Norwich #VisitNorwich #HiddenGems #Norfolk #ThingsToDoInNorwich (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Juno’s Clearing journey ✨ For anyone rethinking their path or feeling uncertain about what comes next – there’s still time to find your place at Norwich University of the Arts. 🎨 Creative and technical courses 🏙️ A beautiful city-centre campus 🤝 Student support ✨ A new chapter Discover all our Clearing opportunities via the link in bio. #Clearing2026 #NorwichUniArts #StudentLife #CreativeCareers #UniversityLife (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts ✨ Plot twist: your dream university is only a phone call away. Clearing is officially open – which means there’s still time to find the right creative course for you. Here at Norwich, you’ll join a community of makers, designers, artists, filmmakers, creators and thinkers, who are turning brilliant ideas into careers. Your next chapter could start here. Head to the link in bio to explore all the opportunities available. #Clearing2026 #NorwichUniArts #CreativeCareers #StudentLife #UniversityChoice (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts This is your sign to try life drawing in the heart of Norwich ☀️ Last year’s @norwichlanes Summer Fayre was full of amazing energy – and we can’t wait to be back again this year! You’ll find us with internationally acclaimed painter @willteather, hosting a relaxed drop-in drawing space that anyone can join. 📍 Sunday 12 July ⏰ 11am-5pm See you in the Lanes 👋 #NorwichLanes #Norwich #LifeDrawing #CreativeNorwich #NorwichEvents (opens in a new window)
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norwichuniarts Not to be dramatic, but is this the ultimate summer day out? 🏰✨ The views? 10/10. The history? Fascinating. The photo opportunities? Endless. The price for Norwich Uni students and staff? Free! When are you visiting? #NorwichCastle #Norwich #ThingsToDoInNorwich #Norfolk 5 Reasons to visit Norwich Castle this summer ☀️ 1. Take in the spectacular 360° views 👀 from the rooftop battlements. 2. Discover medieval life 🏰 In collaboration with the @britishmuseum 3. Explore the Great Hall ✨ At the heart of the Castle keep 4. Descend into the dungeons 🔦 Join a guided tour 5. Something new every visit 🖼️ Discover special exhibitions Your summer day out starts here! FREE entry for Norwich Uni students and staff 🎟️ (opens in a new window)
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