University of East Anglia

Acceptance rate of University of East Anglia is about 79%. This acceptance rate shows this university is bit selective at time of admission. Indian students should have a good academic record for admissions. Those who want to take admission to the UG courses should have passed Class 12 with 70%+. Whereas, those who want to take admission to the PG course should hold a Bachelor's degree (minimum percentage varies as per courses).

University of East Anglia has 3,500+ international students from over 100 countries around the world. It is first choice for so many Indian students. University of East Anglia has very high academic standards with scholarships that recognize student excellence. University of East Anglia is safe, supportive and enjoyable place to study with good graduate prospects. 

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Uni of East Anglia is famous for its teaching quality, student experience, and research excellence. In the context of research, UEA ranks among Top 20 for research quality in UK as per REF 2021. 

• It ranks among the Top 30 Universities in the UK as per The Complete University Guide 2026.
• In TEF 2023, UEA's teaching gained Silver status. UEA is famous for its teaching in the subjects like Creative Writing and Environmental Sciences.  

British Actor Matt Smith, known famously for his portrayal of the character Daemon Targaryen, in the Games of Thrones prequel: House of the Dragon, is a notable member of the University of East Anglia alumni network. He pursued a degree in Drama & Creative Writing at the institute, graduating in the year 2005. Post that he joined the National Youth Theatre. 

Playing the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC Science fiction series: Doctor Who & Prince Philip in Netflix produced series: The Crown are some of his other fine works.

As per HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024, 81% of the UEA graduates are employed or in further studies 15 months after graduating. Also, as per 2022/23 details, 78% of the graduates are employed as per HESA 2025 survey. In addition to this, UEA has been named in the Top 25 for employability in University Compare 2026 rankings. 

IELTS minimum score with the minimum score in other equivalent tests such as TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo are given below for the UEA admissions: 

Tests

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

IELTS

Overall 6.0, with a minimum 5.5 in each component

Overall 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in only two components and 6.0 in the others

PTE

64 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each component

64 overall, with a minimum of 59 in two components and 64 in the others

TOEFL iBT

79, with:

• Reading: 18
• Writing & Listening: 17
• Speaking: 20

79, with:

• Reading: 18
• Writing & Listening: 17
• Speaking: 20

Duolingo

Overall 115, with a minimum of 100 in each component

Overall 115, with a minimum of 100 in two components only and 115 in the others

UEA Norwich entry requirements for MSc Business Management course are given below:

• A bachelor’s degree – 2:2 or equivalent
• The degree subject could be any subject area – excluding Business-related degrees. Degrees in Drama, Dance, Art, Sport, and Art and Design shall be considered on a case-by-case basis and are reviewed closely for their academic content
• IELTS with overall 6.0 score (minimum 5.5 in only two components with 6.0 in the others) / PTE with 64 overall score (minimum 59 in only two components with 64 in the others)

Beyond the September intake, UEA does have the January intake. Many PG course in the study fields like Computing, Business, Law and Biological Sciences, Global Development, and Creative Arts and International Relations are available. Few UEA courses for which January intake is applicable are-

• MA Creative Writing
• MSc Computing
• LLM
• MSc Digital Marketing
• MSc Finance
• MSc Project Management

Yes, UAE offers scholarships to international students. Some of the UEA scholarships available for Indian students are:

Undergraduate Students

• International Country Award - This is awarded to undergraduate students and through this scholarship, tuition fee reduction is done for the first year. The scholarship amount is £4,000

Postgraduate Taught Students

• <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/scholarships/uea-india-award-five-thousand-pounds">UEA India Award</a> - The scholarship amount is £4,000. It is awarded if students meet the scholarship entry requirements
• UEA Law School: Country-Specific Academic Excellence Scholarships - Indian students are eligible for this scholarship. The value of this scholarship is £8,000

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For international students admitting to UAE are eligible for  International PG Merit Award. This is a merit-based scholarships and students are considered automatically. No separate application is required. The scholarship amount is GBP 4,000 (if 2:2 Bachelor's degree qualification) or GBP 5,000 (if 2:1 Bachelor's degree qualification). 

The University of East Anglia MSc Business Management tuition fee for the academic year is £21,200 for international students. This fee will be slightly above INR 22 lakh. Besides the tuition fees, students are required to pay the cost of living too. The estimated living expenses is £1,023 per month. The duration of UEA MSc Business Management course is one year.

The University of East Anglia MBA tuition fees is GBP 28,300 (Around INR 35 lakh) for academic year 2026-27. Students are also required to pay the living expenses. The expected living expenses while studying the MBA course is GBP 1,171 per month (Around GBP 144). International PG Merit Scholarship is one of the scholarship for which students are eligible.

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For international students, 500+ course options are there at the University of East London. The courses are available at the UG and PG levels. The popular courses among Indian students at the PG courses of this university. Study areas of this university include Economics, Business Management, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, etc.

UEA MSc Global Business Management is a 12-month duration course. It offers a wide range of modules such as HR, Marketing, Branding or Consulting. A few of the companies where the MSc graduates of this course have worked are Google, Unilever, PwC, Omnicon Group, etc. Students who want to study this course should have a Bachelor's degree (2:2 equivalent).

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/uk/universities/university-of-east-anglia/msc-environmental-assessment-and-management" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEA MSc Environmental Assessment and Management </a>is a 1-year long course. This course is accredited by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). UEA MSc Environmental Assessment and Management modules that are compulsory are Research skills, Dissertation, Environmental Assessment Effectiveness, and Theory of Environmental Assessment. A few of the modules for this course are optional. 

In 2026, UEA rankings in the world rankings is among the Top 500 Universities. As per The QS rankings, the University of East Anglia ranks at #381 and in THE world rankings, this university ranks at #251-300. In the UK-specific rankings for 2026, the University of East Anglia ranks at #26 in 2026 as per Complete University Guide.

Some of the subject rankings of UEA in the Complete University Guide Rankings 2026 are 29 for Accounting and Finance, 32 for Biological Sciences, 34 for Business and Management Studies, 23 for Chemistry.

Subjects

Rankings

Communication and Media Studies

#21

General Engineering

#27

Computer Science

#38

Economics

#32

UEA maintains more than 3,600 rooms as part of its on campus accommodation facilties. The UEA residences provide access to all essential student living resources such as beds, desks, drawers, wardrobe, air conditioning, room heating and more. The estimated cost of living in Norwich ranges between GBP 167-GBP 303 (INR 19.2 K-INR 34.8 K) per week.

Students seeking to live off-campus can do so, at the Pablo Fanque House located in the city centre at Norwich. To book a room at the Pablo Fanque House, one can apply via the Homes for Students portal on the official University of East Anglia website.