University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
University of Essex is a public research university located in Colchester, United Kingdom. Ranked 23rd in the Guardian University Guide 2027 and top 30 in the Complete University Guide 2027, the university is known for excellence in social sciences, economics, politics and computer science. It has two campuses – Colchester and Loughton – and offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research degrees. 85% of graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2026).
Fields of study
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Science
- Business and Management
- Childhood Studies
- Computational Finance
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Data Analytics
- Drama
- Economics
- Engineering
- English Language
- English Language Teaching
- Entrepreneurship
- Environment
- Events, Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Film Studies
- Finance and Banking
- Genetics
- Global Studies
- Health and Social Care
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- MBA
- Modern Languages
- Occupational Therapy
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- October 2026, January 2027, October 2027, January 2028
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admit@essex.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.