How to apply as an international applicant

Discover more about the application process, timeline and documents required to join our vibrant creative community as an international student.

How do I apply?

Undergraduate / Bachelors

Undergraduate applicants can apply via UCAS or directly by completing the online application form below or emailing the downloadable form to ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk.

Postgraduate / Masters

Postgraduate applicants must apply directly by completing the online application form below or emailing the downloadable form to ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk.

What else do I need to apply?

Apart from submitting your application form, you will also need to submit the following:

Portfolio

Most of our courses require you to submit a portfolio* which can be submitted in a digital format. Your portfolio should demonstrate your technical skills, ability to generate ideas, and your passion for the subject area.

*A portfolio is not required for the following courses:

• Acting BA (Hons) – requires the submission of 2 monologues and an online audition
• Business Management BA (Hons)
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)
• Creative Computing BSc (Hons)
• Creative Technology and Robotics BSc (Hons)
• Esports BA (Hons)
• Fashion Communication and Promotion BA (Hons)
• Fashion Marketing and Business BA (Hons)
• Games Development BSc (Hons)
• Marketing BA (Hons)
• Service Design MA
• Data Science and AI in Creative Industries MSc

Academic qualifications

You must meet the academic requirements for the course you are applying to and you can find our range of academic entry requirements by country by visiting the page below:

English language qualifications

You must also demonstrate you have the required level of English to study at Norwich and we accept a range of qualifications that are listed on the page below:

Reference

We require a reference from your current or previous institution to support your application. The referee needs to indicate how long and in what capacity they have known you, as well as provide us their candid opinion of you and your suitability to undertake your proposed course of study. If you have been out of education for a few years, we may be able to accept a professional reference from your manager.

If you are applying directly, your reference must be emailed directly to us on ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk from your previous institution. It must be dated, signed and on headed paper.

When do I apply?

We recommend that international applicants apply as soon as possible as scholarships and awards are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying early will also give you time to fully prepare for your visa application and sort out your accommodation in Norwich. We accept applications until the end of August of the year of entry.

What happens after I apply?

You can usually expect to receive an outcome from us within 15 working days of submitting a completed application (i.e., after submitting your application form and portfolio). For postgraduate applications, our academics may request to meet with you to discuss your work and direction of study, in which case, we will reach out to arrange an interview. If this is not required, we will directly make you an offer of study.

You will receive either an unconditional or conditional offer.

An unconditional offer means you have met all our entry requirements. This is usually for students who have completed their prior level of study and provided their final transcripts or certificates.

A conditional offer will outline which conditions you need to meet in order to fully secure a place with us. We will usually hold your place until you are able to meet the required conditions within the deadlines set by the University.

If we are your top institution of choice to study at, you can choose to go firm with us. If you have applied via UCAS and firmly accepted a conditional offer, you can select a second institution of choice which is your insurance choice.

There are set dates by which you need to respond to your offer and these will be detailed in your offer letter.

If you choose not to accept your offer, you should formally decline our offer on the UCAS website for UCAS applicants or by emailing us at ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk for direct applicants.

Once you have firmly accepted your offer, you will be eligible to apply for housing and start the process of applying for your CAS which is required for your Student visa application. We will send you guidance and more information at this stage, as well as invite you for webinars to help prepare you for your move to the UK.