Student Living
Every student’s experience is unique, and we’re here to help you make the most of yours. From accommodation to city life, you’ll find support and opportunities to help you settle in, feel at home, and get the most out of your time here.
Student Living
As part of your time living and studying in Norwich, you may need information about what the University and city can offer you, including accommodation and city service options that may be available
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Accommodation Support
Where you live and feeling safe and happy matters. Our team is here to support you with all aspects of student accommodation.
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Private Sector Accommodation
Need help with a room in Private Sector in Norwich? Here’s how to find our housing list and some local letting agencies.
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Council Tax Information
Most full-time students don’t have to pay Council Tax. Our team can help you check your eligibility and any documents you need
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Norwich City Council Services
Information on Norwich City Council services, such as bin collections and recycling.
Things to do
There are many interesting places to visit and things you can do in the local area. The links below to external websites may help you find an activity you are interested in.
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Places to Visit
Explore historic sites, green spaces, and hidden gems -Norwich has plenty of great places to visit in and around the city.
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Norwich Theatres
Enjoy a vibrant theatre scene with everything from big-name shows to local productions and student performances.
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Food and drink
Discover food from around the world with a wide range of cafés, restaurants and street food across Norwich
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Beyond Norwich
Norwich is surrounded by coast and countryside, with great spots for day trips, study breaks and weekend adventures.
Term Dates
The academic year is split into terms during which students are expected to engage with study. The length and pattern of the terms depend on the type of programme a student is following.
Term DatesLatest News
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Alumni •Norwich ranked in QS World University Rankings for Art and Design
Norwich University of the Arts has been ranked in the 201–300 band globally for Art and Design in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, marking its first-ever inclusion in the internationally recognised ranking. -
MA Communication Design •In conversation with: Bevan Dolon, MA Communication Design
Bevan shares his design influences, creative practice and experience studying a postgraduate degree at Norwich University of the Arts. -
East Gallery •Sterling vs Bacon: Artists in dialogue in Olivia Sterling’s Pity the Meat! Exhibition
Pity the Meat! sees artist Olivia Sterling’s work in dialogue with the 1959 Francis Bacon painting, Two Figures in a Room. Eddy Frankel, art critic and former art and culture editor for Time Out, explores what brings them together – and sets them apart. -
BA Animation •Success for Norwich Graduates at Royal Television Society East Student Awards
Norwich students were nominated across seven categories, with Henry Schwind, a graduate from BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production, winning the Craft – Camerawork category. -
BA Animation •Access and representation in a changing landscape: How women can shape the future of computer arts and technology
Access and representation remain central issues for the computer arts and technology industries. Helen Piercy, Animation Lecturer at Norwich, explores the opportunities emerging for graduates in a rapidly changing landscape. -
Institution •Director of Research Development collaborates with TED-Ed on new animation
Professor Alison Goodrum worked with the TED-Ed team to develop the short film which explores the history of hats. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts showcases institutional and research achievements to Research England
The University was delighted to welcome representatives from Research England, to share key institutional and research developments. -
Institution •Norwich appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Norwich University of the Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Wright as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. -
BA Textile Design •In conversation with: Lucy Perry, MA Textile Design
Lucy shares her experience of creating a 360° digital installation, in a collaborative exploration of nature and technology. -
Institution •Norwich University of the Arts earns prestigious 5-star QS Star Excellence rating fo Teaching
Norwich University of the Arts has been awarded an overall four-star rating in the prestigious QS Stars University Ratings, marking a significant milestone in the University’s first-ever submission to the internationally recognised assessment framework. -
Employability •Norwich University of the Arts celebrates 10 years of the Big Book Crit
Hundreds of Norwich students have shared their work with leading creative professionals over the last decade. -
East Gallery •Announcing the East Gallery Fellows 2025-2026
Norwich University of the Arts is pleased to announce the selected awardees of this year's East Gallery Fellowship. -
BA Business Management •Dean of Creative Education Awarded Prestigious Principal Fellowship from Advance HE
The University is delighted to announce that Hilary Carlisle, Dean of Creative Education and Professor of Design, has been awarded Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) by Advance HE -
BA Degree •Norwich University of the Arts to Host ELIA Academy 2027
Norwich University of the Arts is delighted to announce that it has been selected as the host institution for the ELIA Academy 2027. -
BA Business Management •In conversation with Norwich’s newest lecturers in Marketing and Business Management
We joined Norwich's newest lecturers, Stephen Balmer-Walters and Laurie McAllister, to find out more about the University's Marketing and Business Management courses. -
BA Games Art and Design •East of England set to become UK’s next Games Cluster, says landmark report
A major new report is calling for the creation of a Games Cluster for the East of England — positioning the region as a national leader in creative technology and immersive media.