Study Abroad Programs - University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is located just outside the city of Norwich, only an hour from Cambridge and less than two hours from London. There are a lot of places to see in historical Norwich, such as the Norman castle and cathedral and plenty of medieval buildings. There are also oodles of fun dance clubs, restaurants, shopping centers, and theaters. Norwich is also known for its tranquil side: gardens, riverside paths, parks, cobbled streets, museums, and art galleries. This city has a wonderful medieval/modern blend. Read more information about the city of Norwich here.
Areas of Study:
Reciprocal exchange spots are for students in the sciences who can take half their coursework in other UEA schools.
Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Ecology, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, and Statistics.
Arts and Social Sciences: Art History, Communications, Creative Writing, Economics, English, Film Studies, French, German, History, International Relations, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Welfare Studies.
Requirement:
Minimum overall GPA 3.0
Calendar:
Fall Semester (Autumn) – mid September to late December
Spring Semester – early January to late May
For specific dates, visit Academic Calendar.
Academics:
Exchange students are required to enrol in a full load of credits. Full-time enrolment is 60 UEA credit units per semester (or 120 credits for an academic year), with most individual modules, or courses, valued at 20 credits, depending on the Faculty of Study. Generally, students enrol in 3 modules per semester. It is not possible to enrol in more than 60 credits in a single semester.
- Introduction to the Module Catalogue -read BEFORE selecting courses
- What can I study at UEA
- Course Catalogue
Credits transfer as following:
20 UEA credits = 5 UMaine credits
10 UEA credits = 2.5 UMaine credits
Undergraduate programmes at the University of East Anglia are made up of three levels:
Level 1 – first year introductory modules (100- and 200-level courses at UMaine)
Level 2 – second year intermediate modules (300-level courses at UMaine)
Level 3 - third year advanced modules (400-level courses at UMaine)
Housing:
UEA guarantees campus accommodation to all UMaine exchange students. Accommodation in all University residences is self-catering (i.e., no meal plan). Each residence contains several fully-furnished, centrally-heated, single-occupancy rooms grouped round a shared kitchen. Kitchens come equipped with a fridge, freezer and oven or microwave; and residents provide their own cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Students also provide their own linens, or bedding packs can be purchased from the Accommodation Office.
Health Insurance:
Students attending UEA for more than six months are eligible for free National Health Service (NHS) care, but students with pre-existing medical conditions may wish to obtain private health insurance, as well as students attending for less than six months. The UEA has a Medical Centre on campus.
Estimated budget for one semester:
- Tuition – 15 credit hours of in-state or out-of-state tuition to UMaine
- Fees – mandatory fees for 15 credit hours to UMaine (Unified fee, Activity fee, Communication fee and Rec Center fee)
- Housing – $2,000 (Fall) and $3,500 (Spring including Easter vacation)
- Food – $1,600 (Fall) and $2,500 (Spring)
- Living Expenses (textbooks, recreation, laundry, entertainment) – $1,000 (Fall) and $1,500 (Spring)
- Airfare – $1,000
- Health insurance – $100 – $200
- UK visa application fee – $100
- Personal expenses – vary
Helpful Links:
Application process:
Schedule a meeting with the Study Abroad Advisor to start the study abroad process at 207-581-1509.