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University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
GBR
School
401
st
Global Rank
34
th
Regional Rank
459
th
QS Rank
633
rd
U.S. News Rank
301
st
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
Student
International
40 %
Student
National
60 %
Student Gender Distribution
Student
Male
46 %
Student
Female
54 %
Student Faculty Ratio
Student
Students
5
Student
Faculty
1
Accommodation for Undergrad
Available (On-Campus)
Accommodation for Grad
Available (On-Campus)
AdmissionAcceptance Rate: %
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Masters

Degree

1 years

Tenure

£22,400 GBP

Tuition Fee

Bachelors

Degree

3 years

Tenure

£20,500 GBP

Tuition Fee

Bachelors

Degree

4 years

Tenure

£18,585 GBP

Tuition Fee

Masters

Degree

1 years

Tenure

£21,350 GBP

Tuition Fee

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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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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