University of East Anglia for International Students: Fees and Entry
TL;DR: The University of East Anglia for international students means a parkland campus in Norwich, England, September starts for most courses and January starts for some computing and AI master's degrees. International fees for 2026/27 start at £23,100 a year for undergraduate humanities and business, and eligible postgraduates receive an automatic merit scholarship of up to £6,500.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) suits students who want a campus university with strong computing, business and environmental courses, in a city that costs less than London. This guide covers what UEA charges, what entry looks like, which courses start in January, and how the scholarships work. Check your eligibility with Prosper to see which UEA route fits your grades.
Is the University of East Anglia good for international students?
UEA sits on a 360-acre parkland campus in Norwich with woodland, lakes and the Sainsbury Centre art gallery on site, and it has students from more than 100 countries (UEA, why study at UEA). UEA quotes these results on the same page:
- 26th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2026
- Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
- Norwich named the top place to live in the UK by The Times in 2026
Rankings are one input, not the whole decision: course content, fees and entry route matter as much.
University of East Anglia fees for international students
UEA sets fees by subject band. These are the published international fees for 2026/27 (UEA international fee table 2026/27):
| Level and subject group | International fee a year (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate humanities, business, law, social sciences | £23,100 |
| Undergraduate computing, lab sciences, engineering | £29,300 |
| Undergraduate Medicine | £47,500 |
| Most taught MA degrees | £23,850 |
| Computing and Norwich Business School MSc degrees | £25,700 |
| MBA | £28,300 |
For September 2027 entry, course pages already show some 2027/28 fees: £29,300 for BSc Computing Science, £24,250 for BA International Relations and Politics, and £27,000 for MSc Data Science (BSc Computing Science, BA International Relations and Politics, MSc Data Science). UEA says yearly increases for continuing students are capped at 4% or RPI-X, whichever is higher (UEA tuition fees). To compare with other UK universities, see UK tuition fees for international students.
UEA scholarships for international students
International PG Merit Scholarship B. For 2026/27 postgraduate entry, including January 2027 starts, UEA takes £6,500 off the fee for a 2:1 equivalent or £5,500 for a 2:2 equivalent, for students from the eligible countries it lists. It is applied automatically and has no deadline (UEA PG Merit Scholarship B).
International Early Payment Awards. For September 2027 starts, UEA offers £500 for paying the deposit early and £1,000 for paying the full fee early, up to £1,500 in total, and says the deadlines will be announced in early 2027 (UEA early payment awards). These can be combined with the PG merit award.
UEA intakes: September and January
September is the main intake for undergraduate and most postgraduate courses. Two computing master's degrees also start in January:
| Course | Starts | Fee (2026/27) | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computing (conversion) | January only | £25,700 | 2:2 degree |
| MSc Applied AI and Business Analytics | January and September | £25,700 | 2:2 degree in any subject |
Sources: MSc Computing and MSc Applied AI and Business Analytics.
Both accept graduates from other subjects, which makes them useful for anyone moving into technology. For a wider look at the subject, read our guide to the MSc Artificial Intelligence in the UK.
UEA entry requirements and English
Postgraduate course pages typically ask for a UK 2:2 degree or equivalent (MSc Data Science). Most UEA course pages ask for IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component, taken within two years of the course start. UEA's country guidance gives IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component) or PTE Academic 62 (55 in each) as a guideline, so always check the English score on your exact course page.
If your grades or English are slightly short, the INTO UEA International Study Centre runs an International Foundation, an International Year One and Pre-Master's programmes that lead into UEA degrees (UEA foundation and diploma programmes).
From offer to CAS at UEA
UEA issues your CAS after you accept your offer, pay the deposit and complete any pre-CAS checks, which can include an interview (UEA postgraduate offer holders). Some deposits are non-refundable, so read the terms before you pay. Our guides to conditional vs unconditional offers in the UK and the UK university deposit explain each stage.
Applying from Sri Lanka
UEA's Sri Lanka page says holders of the Sri Lankan GCE A/L are considered for direct undergraduate admission. For postgraduate study, holders of a Special Bachelor degree are considered for master's entry, and General degree holders may be considered for a Postgraduate Diploma (UEA Sri Lanka). UEA does not list O/L English as a replacement for an English test.
Sri Lanka is one of the eligible countries for the PG Merit Scholarship B. After your CAS, the visa steps from Colombo are the IOM TB test and biometrics: see our IOM Colombo TB test guide and how to apply for a UK student visa.
Frequently asked questions
Does the University of East Anglia have a January intake? Yes, for some postgraduate courses. UEA's MSc Computing starts in January only, and the MSc Applied AI and Business Analytics starts in January and September. Most other UEA courses start in September.
How much are UEA fees for international students? For 2026/27, the University of East Anglia charges international undergraduates £23,100 a year for humanities and business and £29,300 for computing and lab sciences. Most taught MA degrees cost £23,850 and computing MSc degrees £25,700.
What scholarship does UEA give international postgraduates? The University of East Anglia International PG Merit Scholarship B takes £6,500 off the fee for a 2:1 equivalent or £5,500 for a 2:2 equivalent. It is applied automatically for students from eligible countries.
What IELTS score does UEA need? Most University of East Anglia course pages ask for IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
Where is the University of East Anglia? The University of East Anglia is in Norwich, in the east of England, on a 360-acre parkland campus with woodland and lakes.
PS. UEA's January computing starts and automatic merit awards make it a strong option if your plans run to a winter start. To see whether your degree and English score fit a UEA course, check your eligibility with Prosper. The University of East Anglia is one of the universities Prosper works with.
References
- Why study at UEA, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/why-study-at-uea (accessed 03/11/2026)
- International fee table 2026/27, University of East Anglia, https://assets.uea.ac.uk/f/185167/x/6e045e4fae/fees_table_2026-27_-_international_v6.pdf (accessed 03/11/2026)
- Tuition fees, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/university-information/finance-and-procurement/finance-information-for-students/tuition-fees (accessed 03/11/2026)
- BSc Computing Science 2027/28, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/bsc-computing-science/2027-28/sep (accessed 03/11/2026)
- BA International Relations and Politics 2027/28, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/ba-international-relations-and-politics/2027-28/sep (accessed 03/11/2026)
- MSc Data Science, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/postgraduate/msc-data-science (accessed 03/11/2026)
- MSc Computing, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/postgraduate/msc-computing (accessed 03/11/2026)
- MSc Applied AI and Business Analytics, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/postgraduate/msc-applied-ai-and-business-analytics (accessed 03/11/2026)
- International PG Merit Scholarship B, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/international-pg-merit-scholarship-b-2026 (accessed 03/11/2026)
- International Early Payment Awards, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/scholarships/international-early-payment-awards-september-start (accessed 03/11/2026)
- Foundation and diploma programmes, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/international/foundation-and-diploma-programmes/international-graduate-diploma (accessed 03/11/2026)
- Postgraduate applicants and offer holders, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/information-for/applicants-and-offer-holders/postgraduate (accessed 03/11/2026)
- Sri Lanka country page, University of East Anglia, https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/international/country/sri-lanka (accessed 03/11/2026)
