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International students already in the UK

We welcome international students already in the UK to study with us at Norwich.

On this page, you’ll find important information for international students already in the UK, which we hope will be useful when you’re considering studying with us at Norwich University of the Arts.

Academic requirements

Undergraduate courses

As well as A-Levels and IB[, we accept many common international qualifications for undergraduate entry.  For more information, please visit our academic requirements page.

Advanced entry

If you have undertaken university-level study or hold an RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent, for example Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Associate Degree, you may be eligible for advanced entry into Year 2.

This will depend on your academic qualification and your portfolio of creative work. You must indicate on your application that you are applying for advanced entry and provide certificates attesting to your previous study.

If you want to discuss your application further, or to confirm whether your qualification meets our requirements for advanced entry, please email ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk.

Postgraduate courses

Applicants for postgraduate study should achieve a BA (Hons) or BSc Degree with a 2:1 or equivalent (between 60-70% depending on the country) for entry into our postgraduate programmes.

For other academic qualifications, please contact our international team.

Contact International Team

English Language requirements

If you are taking English (Language or Literature) at A-Level or GCSE in the UK, whilst under the age of 18, and achieve a grade C or above, we will accept this as proof of your English language proficiency.

We also accept a wide range of UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests and other approved qualifications.  For more information, please visit our English language requirements page.

English requirements

How to apply

Undergraduate courses

You can apply to our undergraduate courses through UCAS or directly on our website. For more details on how to apply, including the documents we need when reviewing your application, please visit our  international applicant page

Postgraduate courses

If you are interested in applying to our postgraduate courses, you can submit your application on our website. For more details on how to apply, including the documents we need when reviewing your application, please visit our  international applicant page

International fees and scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships designed to support talented international students in pursuing their creative ambitions.

Our scholarships range from £1,500 to £10,000. They recognise academic excellence, creative potential and your commitment to joining our vibrant artistic community. These opportunities are designed to make studying with us more accessible and rewarding.

Learn more about our scholarships and discounts and how to apply on our international fees and scholarships page.

International Fees and Scholarships

Upcoming events and visiting us

Visiting us is the perfect way to see what makes life and learning at Norwich so special.

We regularly host Open Days and Applicant Days throughout the year. For students joining our Undergraduate Open Day, you may be eligible to apply for a travel bursary, to support you with travel costs up to £75.

We also offer online and face-to-face meetings, as well as personalised campus tours. To find out more, contact our international team at international@norwchiuni.ac.uk

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We are pleased to work with you to discuss your questions at any stage of the application process

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