Rankings of University of East Anglia

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.

Latest ranking updates for University of East Anglia
  • March 2024: University of East Anglia ranks 412 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #490.
  • December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #81.
  • October 2023: GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) update. University of East Anglia achieves place 401.
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University rankings

    • #20 
    • #26 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #22 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #251 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #295 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #330 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #678 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #412 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #278 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #344 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #490 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #299 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #378 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #289 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #73 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #24 
    • #192 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #81 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #332 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #36 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #221 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #11 
    • #114 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #7 
    • #8 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #9 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #16 
    • #17 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #76 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #25 
    • #31 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Education

    • #23 
    • #35 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #55 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #301 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #370 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #39 
    • #929 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #206 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #31 
    • #41 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #62 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #65 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #251 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #22 
    • #28 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #35 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #42 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #201 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #16 
    • #22 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #29 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #44 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #15 
    • #23 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #24 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #25 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #351 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #23 
    • #30 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #451 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #25 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #350 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #11 
    Natural Sciences
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #40 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #8 
    • #10 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #20 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #23 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #33 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #201 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #47 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #58 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #18 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #23 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #88 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #29 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #30 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #43 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #274 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #117 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #176 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #8 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #20 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #44 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #212 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #3 
    • #3 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of East Anglia

Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Sports Science
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#8 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Arts Visual & Performing
Natural Sciences The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#11 
Natural Sciences
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#17 
Business
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Mathematics
Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23 
Medicine & Health
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#28 
Law
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#31 
Computer Science
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#35 
Education

Student Ratings for University of East Anglia

Student satisfaction:
4.5 (based on 516 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.5 (based on 516 student ratings)

“I spent three unforgettable years at UEA. There is always some kind of social event going on to get involved with. The location is great because it’s very near the city of Norwich, but the campus itself is very social and peaceful at the same time. My greatest appreciation is for the teaching staff, who do an incredible job of delivering well-constructed courses.”

About University of East Anglia

PROS

  • Students at UEA have many good thing to say about the social aspect of the campus, citing its 200 student clubs as fantastic ways to relax and meet other like -minded people. -Excellent facilities on campus, including the University Sportspark, the Sainsbury Center, and the Ziggurats editorial.
  • Ranked among the top 350 by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • Students complain that the university is not well maintained, and that it could be more visually appealing.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1963
Telephone:
+44 (1603) 456 161
Address:
University Plain
NR4 7TJ, Norwich
England UK
Website:
https://www.uea.ac.uk
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
61 /100
937 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 189 students of University of East Anglia participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of East Anglia in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 79.9

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of East Anglia

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
13095
postgraduates:
3400
Total:
16495
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
1880
Nursing and Midwifery:
1750
Biosciences:
1685
Medicine (Non-Specific):
950
Psychology:
925
Computing:
825
English Studies:
770
Law:
765
Education and Teaching:
755
Economics:
735
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
690
History:
575
Allied Health:
535
Politics:
480
Anthropology:
395
Chemistry:
385
Languages and Area Studies :
375
Mathematical Sciences:
340
Social Policy:
230
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
180
Philosophy:
145
Performing Arts:
135
Engineering (Non-Specific):
135
Creative Arts and Design:
120
Physics and Astronomy:
85
Sociology:
70
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
60
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
50
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
15
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
810
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
280
India:
175
Malaysia:
95
Nigeria:
95
Saudi Arabia:
80
United States:
55
Vietnam:
55
Thailand:
50
Pakistan:
40
Japan:
40
Taiwan:
35
Turkey:
30
Mauritius:
25
Russia:
25
Korea (South):
25
Norway:
20
Brunei:
20
Singapore:
20
United Arab Emirates:
20
Canada:
20
Switzerland:
20
Jordan:
15
Indonesia:
15
Kazakhstan:
15
Mexico:
15
Kenya:
15
Philippines:
15
Zimbabwe:
10
Azerbaijan:
10
Egypt:
10
Ghana:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
Bangladesh:
10
Kuwait:
10
Iran:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Botswana:
5
Algeria:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Panama:
5
Brazil:
5
Colombia:
5
Bahrain:
5
Australia:
5
Cameroon:
5
Malawi:
5
Nepal:
5
Mongolia:
5
Maldives:
5
South Africa:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Sudan:
5
Tanzania:
5
Zambia:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of East Anglia

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FAQ

University of East Anglia ranks #23 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of East Anglia ranks #1 in Norwich in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Norwich.

University of East Anglia is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 29 rankings of University of East Anglia.

University of East Anglia achieved #22 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of East Anglia.

University of East Anglia achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy). See all subject rankings for University of East Anglia.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of East Anglia ranks #1 among universities in Norwich and #23 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of East Anglia.

In our meta ranking University of East Anglia ranks #23 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Norwich. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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