University of Essex

Es. 1964 | Thought the Harder, Heart the Keener

University of Essex

Es. 1964 | Thought the Harder, Heart the Keener

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

18,110

Student Faculty Ratio

12.07

Internationality Factor

33%

Avg Tuition per Student

£9,669

Net assets (2024)

£188.4 milion

Total Income

£284.4 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

The University of Essex is renowned for its pioneering spirit and is committed to fostering creativity and curiosity in learning. Situated in the UK, it ranks 36th and 32nd according to the recent 2024 rankings. Established nearly sixty years ago, the university has evolved into a world-class institution known for its excellence in teaching and research. Students are guided by world-leading academics in a supportive, research-intensive environment.

The academic culture at the University of Essex encourages boldness and innovation, providing students with a flexible curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of future societies and industries....

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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ

+44(0)1206873333

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female56%

Male44%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Non-academic51%

Academic49%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree67%

Postgraduate (taught)25%

Postgraduate (research)5%

Other undergraduate3%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

The University of Essex has unique and diverse entry requirements for its postgraduate programmes. Applicants should refer to the university's course pages for up-to-date information on specific requirements. Every application is evaluated individually with a focus on inclusivity, and alternative routes to admission are available where applicable. International applicants must meet a basic English proficiency standard, and pre-sessional English language courses are available to enhance academic language skills.

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

Courses

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Year Founded

1961

The University of Essex was founded.

1964

The first students arrived at the Wivenhoe Park campus.

1992

Colchester Institute became the Colchester campus of the University of Essex.

Public Figures

Dame Carol Black

Graduated from the University of Essex and is an expert in public health and addiction

Sir Stephen Bubb

Graduated from the University of Essex and is a charity leader and social reformer

Dr. Rajani Naidoo

Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University of Essex and expert in international education