University of Essex

• Central London is easily accessible from all of our campuses.
• Essex is top 40 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023)
• 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)
• Our student body represents over 140 nationalities and supports over 30 different cultural societies

Home to the curious, brave and bold

We are determined to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything we do.

We’re committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. We put student success at the heart of our mission, supporting every student from every background to achieve outstanding outcomes; preparing our students to thrive in their future lives.

Our determination to make a difference in society means we’re in the global top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which ranked more than 1,400 universities around the world.

Making an impact through our research is at the heart of our University. We’re in the UK top 10 for research quality in four subjects (Grade Point Average, REF2021) and in the UK top 10 for research power in five subjects (Times Higher Education 2022). Find out more about our REF2021 performance.

We are open about our aims and how we want to achieve them. Our strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025. On these pages you’ll find more on our plans, our finance, our senior team and how we work.

At Essex, we are continually investing in your future. We support and encourage you to make the most of your time at university and provide you with ongoing support when you graduate.

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS

Our courses are designed to equip you with a range of transferable skills and experiences which will make you an attractive candidate to future employers. All of our undergraduate degrees include a module on employability, with special emphasis on your area of study. We also offer a whole range of additional services, support and opportunities for you to develop yourself further to really stand out in front of future employers.

EMPLOYABILITY WORKSHOPS

Our workshops and webinars will help you successfully apply for work, both during and after your studies. Training includes help with creating the perfect CV, tips on how to excel at interviews and guidance on delivering a professional presentation. Training is also available on how to make the most out of networking and LinkedIn. Employers and employer organisations also offer talks on how to prepare for a career or training opportunities in their field.

Colchester Campus:

• 1 hour from London
• On-campus accommodation
• Excellent research and teaching facilities
• UK’s oldest recorded town
• Friendly, secure environment
• Sporting, shopping and extensive social facilities

Southend Campus:

• 50 minutes from London
• Guaranteed student accommodation
• Excellent research and teaching facilities
• Seaside location
• Exciting, modern and dynamic environment

Loughton Campus:

• In London
• Home to the East 15 Acting School
• Excellent training facilities
• Dedicated theater building
• Creative and artistic vibe

Sports Facilities

• GYM AND FITNESS CLASSES

Our on-campus gym in Colchester is our most popular sporting facility, with 160 workout stations and more than 100 fitness classes per week – that’s enough to keep you busy whether you’re a gym newbie or a seasoned workout pro!

• SPORTS TEAMS

Looking for something more? Our Students’ Union is home to the Essex Blades – over 40 sports clubs who compete locally and nationally.

• TOP OF YOUR GAME

If sport is more than a hobby to you, welcome home. At Essex we can support your personal development, offering coaching opportunities in an official or volunteer capacity. We also offer work placements within Essex Sport, plus our strong partnerships with sports organisations and national governing bodies mean we can help build your CV with practical sporting experiences.

• HEALTH AND WELLBEING

There is a health centre on our Colchester Campus which offers appointments with male and female doctors, as well as specialist services and counselling. Our Southend Campus has dental and GP training practices, supported by the local Primary Care Trust.

We offer :

If you’re an international student from Africa and are self-funding your undergraduate/postgraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship of £4,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

The scholarships are up to 100% for the MBA program based on the qualifications.

The Undergraduate program’s scholarship is £4500 for the first year only.

the postgraduate program’s scholarship is £3500 based on GPA only in the first year.

The progression scholarship £1500 – £3000

Latest Rankings

• We are Top 40 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023)
• Our Students’ Union is 7th in the National Student Survey 2022 for representing students (Broad discipline English universities)
• Number one university in the UK for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), the flagship Innovate UK programme.
• We’re 76th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 and ranked in the top 25 globally for three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals assessed.
• Top for Drama and Dance (The Guardian University Guide 2022)
• 25th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
• Top 50 for politics and sociology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.
• Top 75 for social sciences and law in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
• Top 200 for business and economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
• Top 175 for the arts and humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
• 88% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2022)

A Wide range of accommodation options for students to choose from, depending on what you need.

• The Towers
• South Courts
• The Houses
• The Meadows
• University Quays
• The Copse

Cost of the accommodation: 110-280 GBP/week

Cost of living: 6000 – 7000 GBPweek