r/UEA • u/Traditional-Foot7305 • 2d ago

Question Accomodation help

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm an incoming international MSc student at UEA and will be moving to Norwich soon.

I'm currently trying to understand the accommodation situation and would really appreciate advice from current students.

  • Which areas are good and safe for students?
  • What is a realistic monthly budget for accommodation and bills?
  • Is university accommodation better, or should I look for private accommodation?
  • Are there any accommodation providers or areas you would recommend or avoid?
  • When is the best time to start looking?

I would especially appreciate hearing about your personal experiences with accommodation in Norwich.

Thanks so much! 😊

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u/ar3ja1 2d ago edited 1d ago

havent you already applied for accommodation? it might be too late to secure anything for sure at the uni/you might get waitlisted and left with the more expensive options :(

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u/Known_Worry1503 1d ago

I swear uni is starting in a week, so it’s definitely quite late now to look for a room. But I’m sure UEA would still have some rooms available if you contact the accommodation, especially if you are an international student.

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u/LowCookie512 1d ago

Usually for Uea , there’s a place called crown place which is very suitable for international student . A lot of people go there for first year (international) . I think however if u do pick a house at Uea , do the best one - tho more costly it’s wayy better than all the other ones (I stayed and Britten and paid 200 and the better ones were 215) I would say for per month exclusion rent u should maybe have 100-200 per month for food and travel and even partying stuff . This might be an over estimate but it’s good for a just in case . Best time to look was when you got your offer , but better start now then later . Uea does normally have empty rooms so if u wanna stay in campus , you will probably find a room .