Hi everyone, I am Mirela and I am one of the EU Ambassadors here at UEA.
I am studying Energy Engineering with Environmental Management as an undergraduate degree, currently doing my second year, and I am originally from Romania.
One of the main reasons I chose UEA is because of its position in the East of England – a region well-known for renewable energy and for its academic reputation and history of 50 years of Environmental Sciences. The next reason was that it just clicked with me. UEA felt like home long time before I actually came here and it made me feel like I belonged the second I set foot on campus.
As a passionate environmentalist, and an engineering student, I love how UEA’s campus balances the concrete jungle with the natural beauty surrounding it. It has many teaching facilities such as the New Science Building that was inaugurated in 2019. But it also has the beautiful lake that is perfect for a walk to disconnect from studies and connect with nature, lots of green spaces and trees and in spring you can find bunnies all around.
I have spent my first year in on-campus accommodation and it was a lovely experience. I was five minutes away from all my lecture rooms and I could always come back during breaks and have a nap or have some tea and relax!
One of my favorite things about UEA is the fact that it allowed me to continue my passion for volunteering. I have tried so many new activities and CareerCentral offers a great amount of opportunities – not only for volunteering. But the best thing about UEA is the people – everyone here is eager to help, to answer questions and make sure your student journey is as enjoyable as possible and I am grateful for that!
UEA is home to more than 4,000 students from outside the UK and we welcome students from Romania to join our vibrant community.
Accepted Qualifications
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We welcome applications from students with a range of qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Diplomă de Bacalaureat/Romanian Bacalaureat.
A level IB Diplomă de Bacalaureat AAA 34 9 AAB 33 8.5 ABB 32 8 BBB 31 7.5 These are guidelines only. Our course catalogue details the ‘typical’ offers for most courses – you’ll also need to meet our minimum GCSE (or equivalent) requirements and write a personal statement.
If you’re in any doubt about meeting the entry requirements, call our Admissions Service on +44 (0) 1603 591515 or email admissions@uea.ac.uk.
English language requirementsIf English is not your first language you may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English language, for example with these test scores.
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component
- International Baccalaureate English: English A at HL4 or SL4. English B at HL4 or SL5
These are guidelines only. Please be sure to check on the 'requirements' tab for your specific course.
We also accept a wide range of other English language qualifications - see our English language equivalencies for details.
If you don't yet meet these requirements, INTO UEA provide short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for undergraduate or postgraduate study at UEA.
If you don't yet meet these requirements, INTO UEA provide short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for undergraduate or postgraduate study at UEA.
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All applicants must have at least a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study. Entry requirements vary across Schools and courses – please check the details for your specific course.
English language requirementsIf English is not your first language you may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English language, for example with these test scores.
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in only two components and 6.0 in the others
- International Baccalaureate English: English A at HL4 or SL4. English B at HL4 or SL5
These are guidelines only. Please be sure to check on the 'requirements' tab for your specific course.
We also accept a wide range of other English language qualifications - see our English language equivalencies for details.
If you don't yet meet these requirements, INTO UEA provide short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for undergraduate or postgraduate study at UEA.
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Typically, we ask for at least a 2.1 or Master’s (and 6.5 or 7.0 IELTS).
It is normally expected that students wishing to undertake postgraduate research in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences will hold a relevant Master’s degree (and 7.0 IELTS, where evidence of English language is required).
Applicants to the Faculty of Science or Medicine and Health Sciences can either have a Master’s degree or a strong Bachelor’s degree, equivalent to UK 2.1 or above (and 6.5 IELTS).
These are guidelines only. Please be sure to check on the 'requirements' tab for your specific course.
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