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University of East Anglia UEA

1,806 reviews for University of East Anglia UEA

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(4.2)
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Aoife
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Developmental Psychology BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

I enjoy the location, but it can be far away from city centre! I've heard a mixed view of the student support, with an okay experience myself. I also feel like whilst the facilities and union are good, the actual buildings could be updated.

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Lewis O'Donoghue
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Marketing and Management BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

the community is lovely. no idea of specific improvements just work on every little aspect.

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Jasmine
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

UEA has been great so far, I really enjoy all my lectures. There is a huge amount of support both academically and emotionally as well. The lecturers want us to succeed and are always willing to help if needed. I have made many friends and memories, it’s a very welcoming place with lots of opportunities, whether that be academically of fun. The campus grounds are beautiful, with the lake and fields a great place to walk around. There are amazing facilities here, the sports park in particular. There is a wide range of clubs and activities you can be apart of, regardless of previous experience- it’s not just the lecturers that want us to succeed it’s other students too. One of the best spots on campus is the extensive library, which is open 24/7 and is a great place to buckle down and do work, be it as a group or silently by yourself. Everyone is very friendly. I don’t know how it could be improved, in my short time here I’ve enjoyed every moment!

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Lucy
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Biomedicine BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Great place to study as it’s very green and feels very accommodating to anyone here, has great mental health support and am enjoying the atmosphere here. Could improve by having the gym as 24/7 for students as sometimes it’s hard to go due to assignments/lectures etc

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Eli Smith
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
FIRST YEAR

English Literature BA (Hons)

University rating (4)

Amazing location, beautiful parkland and close enough to the city centre (only a short bus ride away) without being too overwhelming. The accommodation is amazing, highly recommend staying in the village as its only a 10 min walk from central campus and the flats are so modern. Yes, campus can be a bit grey, but the greenery of the parkland more than makes up for all the brutalist architecture. People here are so lovely, you're always likely to bump into a familiar face and there's a great mix of people here. There's plenty of places to socialise and quieter spots too. Faculty are amazing, really caring and will help you with anything you need. The only major downside of being here is it's a bit of a walk to the shops. But with the local art gallery on campus, the lake, the library and everything else, I would really recommend it :)

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Hana Rehan
1 review
SECOND YEAR

MD Doctor Of Medicine

University rating (5)

The campus is really nice. Always people around. The course is really nicely structured. Everything is close, so commute makes it easy.

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Shaina
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Economics with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

UEA is such a lovely place, because the campus feels like itss own city. Then when you go to the actual city which is only a bus ride away it is so beautiful.

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Haidee Shi
2 reviews
THIRD YEAR
University rating (4)

Best is the great community and support around it makes me feel like home. Worst probably not enough financial support for international students going on placement.

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Beth Little
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

Best aspects: having the green campus and lake available is great to go on walks and clear my head. I enjoy that the accommodation is so near to campus facilities and the campus is very walkable. The student union puts on great events that cater to everyone of all interests and ages. The availability of recorded info on blackboard is great when reviewing information that you find difficult - you can go back to the spoken explanations of the lecturers and utilise other linked resources with direct relevance. One of my favourite aspects of the uni is the library - it’s a good change of scene from studying in my room, especially the headspace area which I discovered recently. Non academically my favourite aspect is the music events both in the lcr and the waterfront. Worst Aspects: The city isn’t really within walking distance and the bus pass is expensive

Reviewed: 02 November 2023
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Evan Carter
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Creative Writing and English Literature BA

University rating (4)

UEA is the type of place to be if you’d like to be close to a city that can offer everything, and be far enough away where you can still enjoy gardens. I have been enjoying the university, but it feels like I have to fight to be heard to get questions answered for exchange students. It’s incredible frustrating when you need to get a financial aid question answered but the student information office is constantly filled with a line of people. But, it’s not just the inability to get questions answered. During the first couple weeks of Uni they had a ton of general events you could go to to make friends, but then once classes started those ended and the societies took over. But, as an exchange student I don’t want to pay a fee just to enjoy a one off event that I find interesting for a society. Especially as going on exchange isn’t just about school but also about traveling and becoming a well rounded person. The university served their students well by having an NHS hospital on campus, but the outside looks neglected and I have to remind myself that it’s not a part of a zombie apocalypses set. Although, the school does have some great looking facilities, it is reminiscent of what I see in the US so it’s not particular star-stunning. The teachers here are amazing though, whenever I have a question they’re always there to answer my questions and give feedback. It’s been amazing to feel like I can go up to them whenever and get perspective on my life or my assignments. However, a not so great part is whenever you call up maintenance it feels like you’ve personally offended them by asking them to fix something. One time I had a maintenance guy come into my kitchen, and maybe it’s because I’m from a small town, but when he was trying to prescribe the issue to the window he just tore off the Halloween decorations that I had put on the window, which I feel like wouldn’t happen where I am from because they are always aware that things don’t belong to them. It took my flat three weeks for the maintenance guys to actually listen to us when our hob broke and it was incredibly frustrating to have to them come and “fix” it only for the problem to persist. Even with these experiences though, it doesn’t beat the range of classes that I have been offered here and I can’t wait to see what I will learn in the future.

Reviewed: 02 November 2023

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