University of Essex
Employability Rate
88%
Upcoming Intake
Oct 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 19,500 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Silver
Highlights
The University of Essex is one of the original plate glass universities established in 1964 by royal charter. It has three campuses - the main one in Wivenhoe Park near Colchester along with Southend-on-Sea and Loughton. There are around 17,800 students with a third of them coming from more than 140 countries around the world.
The campus also has its own cinema for students to catch the latest blockbuster films, a gym, climbing wall, sports arena, firstsite gallery and Mercury Theatre. The Student Union provides a focal point for socialisation via the SU Bar and Top Bar, while mornings come complete after buying a hot coffee from the Kitchen. There are even shops located on campus.
The Colchester campus is the largest of all the sites at the University of Essex. The University houses the many students enrolled on courses by guaranteeing international students housing for the duration of their time at the institution. All the houses and flats provided are within walking distance of the campus, inclusive of wifi, heating, hot water, contents insurance, electricity and the cleaning of communal areas.
Both self-catering flats and shared accommodation are options for students. If students are living in accommodation on the main Colchester Campus, they benefit from a silver Essex Sport gym membership at no extra cost.
The Albert Sloman Library on the Colchester campus is sizable, offering 6 floors of space. Books, specialist materials, research resources and study space can be found within the comprehensive learning space.
Campuses
The Loughton Campus is home to the East 15 Acting School — one of the UK’s leading drama schools. The East 15 Acting School has three sites: Hatfields, Roding House, and Unit Four.
The campus combines historic buildings with state-of-the-art facilities such as rehearsal spaces, studios and performance venues, a video editing suite, a paint shop, a prop shop, storage facilities and much more.
Loughton is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, with local shops, cafes, and green spaces. The campus is located near the 6,000-acre ancient woodland, Epping Forest.
It is well served by public transport, providing direct access to central London. The nearest bus stop is Murray Hall. It’s a 2-minute walk away. The campus is just a five-minute walk from Debden Underground station.
Ranking
by QS
472
by THE
301–350
by GUARDIAN
42
FAQs
International students can apply for financial support via the many scholarships the University provides. The Academic Excellence International Masters Scholarship is typically awarded to high-achieving international students applying for a full-time Masters program at the University of Essex. A partial fee waiver is included. The International Bachelor's Degree Excellence Scholarship carries the same criteria for undergraduate students at the University of Essex. The competitive Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship is not unique to the university but international students can apply to receive a significant contribution of their tuition fees. There are also research scholarships for international students pursuing doctoral studies in social sciences, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
