University Profile
University of Essex is one of the top Public universities in Colcheste established in 1963. Essex is one of eight young universities which are part of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe alliance, which was selected by the European Commission to create one of the first European Universities, cross-border alliances of higher education institutions created to promote staff and student mobility.
Location
Essex
Situated on the doorstep of London, discover the county that has Britain’s first city, is Britain’s driest county, is the birthplace of radio and home to the world’s longest pier. With over 200 attractions and experiences you will be spoilt for choice.
- University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ
Overview
- Ranked 56th in the global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023, which ranked more than 1,400 universities around the world.
- Our Students' Union is 7th in the National Student Survey 2022 for representing students (Broad discipline English universities)
- 24th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- We’re in the top 100 globally for politics and international studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2023)
- Essex is on one of the longest coastlines in England, Essex has a strong connection to the sea. And with this comes a fantastic array of delicious food.
- We’re in the top 100 globally for politics and international studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2023)
Employability
90% of our undergraduate graduates are in employment or further study, while 90% of our postgraduate graduates are in highly skilled employment – Graduate Outcomes 2023
Programme Highlight
- 6th in the UK for Drama and Dance in The Guardian University Guide 2023
Programme Entry Requirements
Academic
GPA 3,7/5.0
English Language
6+
Programme Tuition Fees 2023
£18,000 – £22,000
MBA Fee
£25,000
Scholarships
- 2022 - Colfuturo Scholarships 25% tuition fee discount, and one postgraduate taught student will receive a 100% tuition fee.
- Academic excellence international masters scholarship - £5,000.
- Eleonore Koch £5,000 scholarship for MA Art History and Theory
- £5,000 Translation Scholarship. UG Americas Regional Masters scholarship - £5,000
- PG Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Latin American translation scholarships - £5,000
- Excellence Scholarships PG: £4,000 AUTOMATIC Minimum 4/5 UG Americas Scholarships – automatic £4,000 for Year 1 Colfuturo – 25% off tuition fees English test: Duolingo no