University of Essex

UK
37
World
NA
Times Rank
5.5-6.0
Minimum IELTS
UG
£12500
PG
£14450
Average Fees
80.3
Student Satisfaction
30.20%
International Students
Colchester
£8320
Living Costs per year
Colchester
Campus
Scholarships
  • Academic Excellence International Scholarships

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships

  • University of Essex Doctoral Scholarships

  • Essex MBA Scholarships (TBC)

 

51.88, 0.95

Historic Ranking
Times Top 10 Ranking Subjects
World Ranking
NA
330
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About

Established: 1964

The University of Essex is a British public research university whose original and largest campus is near the town of Colchester, England. It was established in 1963 and received its Royal Charter in 1965. The university's main campus is located within Wivenhoe Park in the English county of Essex. Apart from the Wivenhoe Park campus, there is a rapidly developing campus in Southend-on-Sea (Essex's largest town).  The university exhibits an international character with 132 countries represented in its student body. The latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008 ranked Essex ninth in the UK for the quality of its research with more than 90% of research recognised internationally for its quality, with 22% of research rated as 'world leading'. The university is referenced by QS World University Rankings as a world leader in social science, with internationally recognised strengths in the humanities.
Entry Requirements

Undergraduate: Entry requirements vary on the course-to-course basis

Postgraduate: Applicants should have a good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, preferably with at least an upper second class or a very good lower second class degree. Some, but not all, courses require for that first degree to be in a related field. *Please note that entry requirements vary on the course-to-course basis. More information can be obtained from UKuni consultants.

Contact the Uni

Website: essex.ac.uk

Email: overseas@essex.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)1206 874828