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Great university, the staff is very helpful. The buildings are beautiful and not far from city center
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Great university, the staff is very helpful. The buildings are beautiful and not far from city center
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Norwich University of the Arts Reputation
The Norwich University of the Arts is in the city of Norwich, in the county of Norfolk in East England. 2,835 students are enrolled at Norwich University of the Arts:
- 2,660 of these students come from the UK
- 40 come from EU countries
- And 135 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for Norwich University of the Arts show that six months after leaving university, 89% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving Norwich University of the Arts is £21 - £24K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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I never expected to attend university, but through finding my love of art, I applied to college then university. I study Fine Art and have little complaints. Only thing that does affect the student experience is that the number of students enrolled is increasing and it means there is less space for studios and less 1-1 time with staff. My community college offered a similar course but on a more intimate level. The facilities and staff are good and there is a lot of emphasis on individuality and independence.
Lots of help and support for studying
I enjoyed my classes, The teachers where helpful and the lessons where interesting I was upset about our SU reaction to being asked to talk about Palastine. Where they called the genocide a conflict along with the ongoing war in Ukraine.
I am very glad I chose this uni, I enjoy my course a lot.
Amazing university, caters to all needs you might have and great teaching
NUA is an incredible university and deserves all the credit it receives.
very lovely place to be, a beautiful city to explore and many people to meet
Encouragement for professional careers and getting into the creative industry. Facilities and equipment increases my opportunities Sometimes it does not feel like a university as it is an open campus.
Best uni to go and study art with friends
Lovely university with welcoming staff and beautiful buildings located in a good area. Have a small amount of teachers that come off a bit rude but outshined massively by enthusiastic and helpful staff members that I feel comfortable talking and laughing with. Classroom environment is upbeat and friendly
Fantastic University. The skills and knowledge I've learned from my years here so far has changed my life for the better. The confidence I've gained, I feel ready for life after University, which was a concern for me before entering. So many opportunities have been given to me because of NUA, and I'll forever be grateful and happy that I came here
NUA has good facilities for every aspect of studies, it’s located near city centre as well as it touches river wensum. It’s an awesome place to study and do various activities during term time.
Love this uni, glad to be a student
Great university, the staff is very helpful. The buildings are beautiful and not far from city center
Nua has so far been a very positive experience, the teachers are great and knowledgeable, the campus is spread out everywhere and all the students are kind
Great uni, underrated to be honest. Small university but it's place within the city is brilliant.
I think theres a place for everyone here and i always get to see new people with all the events that happen. There are loads if facilities and resources even outside of uni hours.
For my course, graphic design, it's arguably the best in the country. Amazing tutors, great facilities and overall a really good experience. The uni could benefit in more clubs and regular events that make easier to meet people more than once.
NUA is really a really great place to get a good education due to the amazing tutors and staff. As well as the access to fantastic tools and equipment.
lovely space to be in, could have more printers in the studio rooms. would love there to be a cafe!
NUA is pretty good, but my course (BA Fine Art) is very disappointing. It is VERY poorly run, the Tutors never know what they are doing and are extremely bad at comunicating basic information. They are not very involved in our work aswell. Our studio space does not even provide basic supplies. Considering th eamount of money we pay, this is not worth it.
Absolutely love this uni. Genuinely don’t have anything negative to say.
An amazing uni with staff who r always happy to help
An absolutely amazing university with super friendly staff and students, alongside excellent spaces to use and create with.
University is pretty good, all staff nice and approachable, classes are fun
So far having a good experience.
I like attending NUA the teachers and technicians care about my well-being and are super supportive. Work is engaging and students are so polite it’s truly a comfortable place even for someone like me who’s very quiet and doesn’t talk to many people, I still feel comfortable with everyone. The only thing I would mention for improvement is there is no music society which was a shame for a musician like me and many other students
Tutors are all really helpful and give good feedback and have good communication. The wifi is a bit shakey sometimes but works well enough. Wish there were more clubs and social activities
Welcoming and exciting place to learn new things. Overall a very good uni experience
Norwich University of the arts is great for working and socialising with amazing work spaces and studios
NUA has been able to offer me so much and I have made some Amazing friends whilst studying
I wish there was a dark room on campus. I knew we used to have one but people protested for it to be removed. As a FCP student, it's been really hard to book out studio space, it's also unfair that we are unable to book out the photography studios at all. I wish we had more training on how to use the cameras and set up the photography studios. The facility is there but it's so overprescribed and we are unable to access it. There aren't really that many clubs & societies at NUA. I know allot of us wished there was a ski trip. It would be nice if we had a SU bar but otherwise the SU space is great for students and has great facilities for commuters such as toast, coffee, kettle, and microwave. The careers department is good and helps where you need it too. Often the wifi doesn't work and cuts out or becomes really slow. I end up using my 4G.
There's a lot of facilities to use and study areas to take advantage of. I love how the lecturers take on board the ways to change the way they teach to benefit the students. I wasn't able to use all of the stuff available in the first year as it was during the pandemic so I am not very familiar with it all but it's all been great
Location is lovely, and there's access to lots of shops for supplies. There have been some events and activities put on, but I feel that there hasn't been a broad range that appeals to some people - there is not much opportunity to make friends and mingle. But I do enjoy university and the things I can do outside of the NUA community, due to the location and the activities and things available in the centre. I do feel like there could be more opportunities and advertisements regarding jobs/careers, like what is around for students and how we would take the next steps after uni life. Furthermore, there are a lot of facilities available on campus for all different courses, its just about deciding what materials you want to budget for since we provide our own paints, paper etc... But the library is great and has a wide range of resources, and the online platforms provided by staff have a lot of texts and reading material you can access. I wish there was an online archive for library books
Good facilities at NUA, with an off-campus stretching classes throughout Norwich's streets. I do wish there were more soceities and sports groups to join as there is limited.
Really friendly university. Theres always a lot of opportunities and staff are really lovely and helpful when it comes to changing courses.
Very good experience,with big sport park
NUA is okay. Not too used to it because we are barely in class so I'm just filling this in so I can review my student halls.
Tutors are always helpful. There are so many facilities around to help with research or general interest in subjects.
Great university, I found that there isn’t a lot of choice of clubs/ societies which is the only downside.
Okay but covid ruined it. Communication was poor
Choosing NUA was definitely the right choice for me. The campus is nice and the city is the perfect blend of homely and walkable together with lots to do and see.
Campus is good, with a range of facilities such as 3D workshops and print rooms. However, not many Students union activities and very limited spaces on the activities they occasionally put on.
The university is always clean and the facilities provided are very good
NUA as a university is good for those who want to pursue a career in the arts, it’s got a good student support system, but would be better if the uni curriculum and how work is assessed and should be done is not so clear for those in first year
Wide range and opportunities and experience available to all students, as well as guidance.
Since covid, there have been significantly fewer teaching hours which I'm not too happy with especially since we're not getting a partial refund for last year.
I’ve had a lovely experience at nua since I started last September. I’m a first year and mainly use guntons building along with st stephens, there’s everything you could possibly need to aid your study’s
Absolutely love the uni and the facilities. Would say that I wanted help on my essay and took weeks for a reply which wasn’t useful.
NUA is a great university, teachers and technicians are always available to help , with plenty of workshops and additional session to sign up to. facilities like the NUA shop and library are super helpful and easy to use and navigate around. they're very active on socials all parts of the university so you can keep up to date with events and news.
Courses focus on developing creative process. Building skills is expected to be largely self-driven within assigned projects. Career preparation is very good.
Such a lovely team. I have been residing at PFH since September 2020. Rooms are incredibly comfy and well soundproofed if you are keen on. I know it is annoying to get distracted while studying. Especially this year, as students mostly had online sessions. Internet is 10 out of 10. Many thanks to the PFH team for such a cosy atmosphere!
A good university, online learning not being the best but they tried to do what they could
Loved it here I just haven’t joined any of the clubs /SU but there aren’t many that interest me. (Limited selection)
Great supportive tutors with a great understanding of the industry. I study games art and design and we have a discord server dedicated to helping each other out and spreading news, the server contains all years from 1 through to masters, it also contains alumni and people in the industry. Would definitely recommend NUA
Love it ! Fantastic campus and great memories!
The University is such a nice place to be, the tutors are all friendly and well versed in there professions. The facilities that are provided are on the whole ok its just there isn't enough of them, and the Wifi is slower then a slow thing. Due to the fact that it is a small campus in the city centre you are always close to shops and services, and it gives the university much more diversity in its interaction with the city.
I think NUA is great if you use the facilities and use what is given to you. The courses are quite independent so if you want someone to hold your hand it's probably not the best.
Covid left us all pretty dead in the water. A select few tutors were absolute life savers overall, and the students came together to make sure we had big social spaces online at the very least.
Being able to access the buildings and spaces is extremely helpful for getting different parts of projects completed. There were a lot of fun clubs going in my first year, however, because a lot of them are run by students, they don't always last, unless they are taken over. There are always a lot of events put on by the student union, which is a great way to get to try different disciplines and step out of your comfort zone.
Good staff and tutors. Very helpful. Room for more societies and clubs.
Not much help with mental health
Really good university! The facilities are amazing and staff are so helpful!
NUA has great facilities all across campus, with just about anything needed to complete your work, including industry standard materials and software. One thing that I really love about this university is that it really prioritises the health and well-being of its students, and not just grades, offering a great support network with links to organisations that can provide specialist help.
Lots of good course options, mental health, future and course support and friendly, helpful staff! Very good location, facilities etc
The NUA campus is really accessible and in a lovely part of Norwich, close to a bunch of really nice cafes and shops for lunch!
There are a lot of fun things to do at NUA. The staff are friendly and the campus being directly in town makes it very easy to get to being just a short walk from most accommodations in town.
NUA is a great University for anyone with heart for art. The campus is sprawled throughout Norwich but all within a short walk of each of the buildings, the facilities are great and can appeal to every artists needs. There is always someone who is willing to help whether that be your course tutor or the amazing student support team that can help you if your having issues.
Absolutely amazing first experience in a university. Even if there was a pandemic going on the university adapted my course in an amazing way meaning it still felt like I was going in physically.
NUA is a great and helpful university full of tutors that are not only engaging but also passionate about the subjects they teach. The social spaces are quite small however they always fun to be in with comfortable setting and study areas. I've participated primarily withing the LGBTQ+ Society and the Board Games Society, both of which have remained active throughout lockdowns providing support and entertainment which was extremely helpful.
NUA has really helped with broadening my ideas in art and I have met a great number of diverse people.
Lovely University with friendly and helpful staff
This university has been instrumental in my professional practice and personal growth - I will forever owe NUA for their support over the years and I thank them for making me into the person I need to be for the "real world"
A lot more independent learning than thought
Staffs are really friendly tutors are the best.
A chill university experience, a good change from a campus uni where the lecturers are genuine people and they’re better friends instead of teachers
Its a great up and coming university
The printing facilities are great! NUA is a friendly and creative environment with so many opportunities.
The student union are great and have some good events
Few clubs and societies so it is very had to become social with people. Never heard anything from the careers or the student union after freshers.
Very beautiful and great facilities
All of NUA’s buildings are repurposed historic structures. The exteriors are the same as you’ll see through the rest of Norwich (beautiful brick with an artistic city centre flare) but the insides are all completely modern. Every building offers NUA’s free wifi, which always works very well. The Students Union is very active in the University. They run many activities throughout the year including all the events provided for Freshers Week. The societies within the SU are also a flourishing culture. There’s a club/society for everyone, and if there isn’t then the SU has a simple process to facilitate you starting your own.
At NUA, high quality printing services are available at use. From finishing techniques such as embossing and foiling to booklet printing.
Brilliant small university environment, everyone is friendly and it's a lovely place to study. Great facilities and opportunities plus Norwich is beautiful and the university is centrally located which is excellent.