Essex, University of

Colchester Campus, University of Essex, Colchester

  • #=472 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 15,724Total Students
  • 1,119Faculty
  • 6,763Int'l Students

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We are Essex: a close-knit, welcoming, close to 15,000-strong community, with a powerful, pioneering global outlook.

At Essex you’re taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and research-intense environment. Our trailblazing research continues to change the world for the better.


Feeling adventurous? Widen your experience by studying abroad. Explore another culture, develop new skills, and set yourself a challenge for a full year, and we’ll even cover your tuition fees whilst you’re away.

Our award-winning accommodation is sure to make you feel at home. And the best bit? It's guaranteed for your first year here.

Join Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, astronauts, and over 75,000 other alumni who've gone on to shape the world.

Start exploring and find your perfect course today.

Up for a challenge and want to make a real difference?

Welcome home.



About

We are Essex: a close-knit, welcoming, close to 15,000-strong community, with a powerful, pioneering global outlook.

At Essex you’re taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and research-intense environment. Our trailblazing research continues to change the world for the better.


Feeling adventurous? Widen your experience by studying abroad. Explore another culture, develop new skills, and set yourself a challenge for a full year, and we’ll even cover your tuition fees whilst you’re away.

Our award-winning accommodation is sure to make you feel at home. And the best bit? It's guaranteed for your first year here.

Join Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, astronauts, and over 75,000 other alumni who've gone on to shape the world.

Start exploring and find your perfect course today.

Up for a challenge and want to make a real difference?

Welcome home.



University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #321
  • 2014
    #=338
  • 2015
    #370
  • 2016
    #=303
  • 2017
    #=330
  • 2018
    #=347
  • 2019
    #=355
  • 2020
    #370
  • 2021
    #=411
  • 2022
    #439
  • 2023
    #=465
  • 2024
    #459
  • 2025
    #=472

Student & Staff

Total students
15,724

23%
77%

International students
6,763

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,119

545
574

Total students
15,724

23%
77%

International students
6,763

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
1,119

574
545
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Colchester Campus,

Colchester Campus, University of Essex , Colchester , Essex , United Kingdom , CO4 3SQ

Loughton Campus,

East 15 Acting School, University of Essex , Loughton , United Kingdom , IG10 3RY

Southend Campus,

Southend Campus, University of Essex , Southend-on-Sea , United Kingdom , SS1 1LW

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