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.
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.
Areas of studies are great for liberal arts majors.
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Dates and Deadlines
Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.0
Subject Areas
Best Suited
| Biology | Ecological and Environmental Studies |
| Creative Writing | Psychology |
| History | Political Science |
| Marketing | Management |
| Education | Economics |
| Chemistry | Film and Media |
| Theater |
Other Subjects
| Art History | Biochemistry |
| Business | Biophysics |
| Botany | Communications |
| Computer Science | Earth Science (Geology) |
| Ecology | Environmental Science |
| Computer Engineering | Electronic Engineering |
| English | Film Studies |
| French | German |
| International Relations | Mathematics |
| Microbiology | Music |
| Philosophy | Sociology |
| Spanish | Social Work |
Course Load
3 Classes
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2023:
Welcome Week: September 18-22
Semester: September 25 – December 15 (fall-only exchangers, make arrangements to take final exams)
Christmas Break: December 16, 2023 – January 14, 2024
Spring Semester 2024:
Semester: January 29 – May 17
Spring Break: March 23 – April 21
Assessment Period: May 20 – June 14
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
For more, visit the Academic Calendar.
Full-Time Enrollment
UMaine students must be registered for 50-60 credits each semester.
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
Grading Scale
| 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 |
Budget
Estimated budget for the Fall semester at the University of East Anglia.
Estimated budget for the Spring semester at the University of East Anglia.
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 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.
Summer Program
- 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.
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.
