About the Program
The University of East Anglia is situated on the outskirts of the medieval city of Norwich which is the perfect combination of cosmopolitan and small town atmosphere. With a friendly environment, you’ll have a true sense of community and no shortage of activities as UEA is home to the country’s biggest university sports complex and an active student’s union with over 100 clubs and societies.
Areas of studies are great for liberal arts majors.
Deadline to Apply for Spring 2025
Tuesday, October 18, 2024
Deadline to Apply for Fall 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Academics
Exchange students are required to enroll in a full load of credits. Full-time enrollment 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 enroll in 3 modules per semester. It is not possible to enroll in more than 60 credits in a single semester.
- Module Information -read BEFORE selecting courses
- Module Catalog
Undergraduate programs at the University of East Anglia are made up of three levels:
| UEA Course Level | UMaine Course Level |
| Level 4 | 100 and 200 |
| Level 5 | 300 |
| Level 3 or 6 | 400 |
| Level 7 | Graduate courses |
Transfer credit:
20 UEA credits = 5 UMaine credits
10 UEA credits = 2.5 UMaine credits
Summer Program 2020
- June 27- July 25 — Undergraduate International Summer School (see modules below)
- June 27 – July 11 and July 25 – August 15 — Two Center for Japanese Studies sessions
Undergraduate International Summer School modules:
- Branding, Advertising, and Digital Marketing
- Global Media and Communications Law
- Creative Writing
- Additional Credit: Personal and Professional Development
Visit the International Summer School for more information on the summer programs offered at UEA.
Best Suited Majors
Other Majors
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Fall Semester 2024:
Welcome Week: September 16-20
Semester: September 23 – December 13 (fall-only exchangers, make arrangements to take final exams)
Christmas Break: December 14, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Spring Semester 2025:
Semester: January 25 – May 16
Spring Break: March 29 – April 27
Assessment Period: May 19 – June 13
Fall Semester 2025:
Welcome Week: September 15-19
Semester: September 22 – December 12 (fall-only exchangers, make arrangements to take final exams)
Christmas Break: December 13, 2025 – January 11, 2026
Spring Semester 2026:
Semester: January 26 – May 15
Spring Break: March 21 – April 19
Assessment Period: May 18 – June 12
For more, visit the Academic Calendar.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Full-Time Enrollment:
UMaine students must be registered for 50-60 credits each semester.
Exchange students are required to pay an immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS) when they apply for their student visa. Students must complete the payment and return to the immigration application in less than 30 minutes.
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.
Students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time if they are studying a full-time degree-level program. Students studying a full-time program below degree level can work up to 10 hours per week during term time. Outside of term time, students can work full-time, which is usually around 40 hours per week.
You must have a Tier 4 Student visa to work in the UK.
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 around 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. Watch the UEA Campus Life video.
| UEA grade | UK Grade – Honors Class | ECTS grade | UMaine grade |
| 70 – 100% | First (1) | A | A |
| 65 – 69% | Upper Second (2.1) | B | A- |
| 60 – 64% | Upper Second (2.1) | B | B+ |
| 55 – 59% | Lower Second (2.2) | C | B |
| 50 – 54% | Lower Second (2.2) | C | B- |
| 40 – 49% | Third | D | C |
| 0 – 39% | Fail | F | F |
Campus
You’ll study in a location where medieval mixes with modern. Explore along riverside walkways, gardens and parks, and museums and galleries or catch a show at the Theater Royal. Many of the ancient buildings of Norwich now serve as shops, restaurants, and cinemas.
Cultural Activities
Welcome to Norwich, a vibrant city of stories, culture and experiences to uncover. According to the Sunday Times, this city is one of the best places to live in the UK. But don’t just take their word for it. Go explore and see for yourself.
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