University of Essex - Colchester: Courses, Fees, Ranks & Admission Details

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University of Essex

Colchester, Essex

GBR

School

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401

Global Rank

Regional Rank

459

QS Rank

633

U.S. News Rank

301

The Times Rank

About

The University of Essex was established in 1964 and is a founding partner of the Eastern ARC and the Young European Research Universities network. It is also a member of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe alliance, formed by the European Commission to select the first European universities. The university was named “University of the Year” in 2018 by Times Higher Education.

The University of Essex has three faculties - humanities, science, and health and social science. Essex has 19 academic partnerships domestically and internationally. Domestic partnerships include the University of Essex Online with Kaplan.

Situated in Colchester, UK, The University comprises three campuses, its primary campus located within Wivenhoe Park (over 200 acres) and campuses in Southend-on-Sea and Loughton.

Oscar Arias (former President of Costa Rica), Nick Broomfield (documentary filmmaker), David Yates (filmmaker), Tom Raworth (writer and graphic artist), Kee Thuan Chye (Malaysian poet), Brian Hanrahan (BBC correspondent), Jonathan Wilson (novelist), John Etheridge (jazz guitarist), John Bercow (Speaker of the House of Commons), Mark Watson-Gandy (award-winning barrister) and Ben Okri are just (Booker prize recipient).

Accolades

1. University of Essex was ranked "#439" in “Global Ranking” by "QS Global World Rankings.”
2. University of Essex was ranked "#301-350" in “University Ranking" by "The Times Higher Education.”
3. It also ranks "#656" in “National Universities” by “US News & World Report.”

Highlights

Find miscellaneous information about students, campus and faculty of University of Essex below.

Total Students
 14335 
Avg. Earnings After Graduation
Graduation Rate
  

International Students

International

40 %

National

60 %

Student Gender Distribution

Male

46 %

Female

54 %

Student Faculty Ratio

Students

Faculty

Accommodation for Undergrad
 Available (On-Campus) 
Accommodation for Grad
 Available (On-Campus) 

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Acceptance Rate: %

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Fees

The cost is an important aspect of choosing your dream college. Get detailed information about University of Essex’s tuition fees, living expenses and financial aid opportunities below.

Note: All the costs mentioned below are average costs annually.

Undergraduate

Tuition Fee

£19,028 GBP

Cost Of Attendance

£27,400 GBP

Scholarship

Accommodation

£8,372 GBP

Graduate

Tuition Fee

£19,594 GBP

Cost Of Attendance

£32,511 GBP

Scholarship

Accommodation

£12,917 GBP

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why is Essex University the best?

You'll be taught by world-class professors in a supportive, research-intensive environment at Essex. In the most recent Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2017), we received a Gold rating, indicating that we provide an excellent educational experience.

What is Essex University known for?

Politics and sociology are among the top 50 subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021. Social sciences and law are ranked in the top 75 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. The arts and humanities are placed 175th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.

Is the University of Essex good in athletics ?

Yes. The University of Essex has a focus on a number of sports such as volleyball, basketball, rugby union (particularly rugby sevens), football, tennis, netball and lacrosse. Undergraduate and postgraduate sports scholarships are offered for high-performing students in these focus sports, as well as for students competing in individual events.

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