University of Essex

University of Essex is delivering a transformational education to more than 17,800 students. They have also invested in the biggest ever expansion of their research community as they move towards their strategic target of having around 1,000 academics working on the important issues of our time.

About the University

At Essex students are taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and research-intensive environment. University of Essex is ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2017) which means they deliver an excellent educational experience. Their trailblazing research continues to change the world for the better and Essex is ranked 25th in the UK for research quality (TGUG 2018). Essex is top 15 in England for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2017, mainstream universities).

Whether you study in the beautiful historic parkland of their Colchester Campus, the bustling lively town centre of Southend-on-Sea, or Loughton. The flexibility of their courses gives students the power to pursue the things that matter. There are Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, well-loved actors, astronauts, and over 75,000 other alums who have gone on to shape the world and share their Essex spirit.

There are Students’ Union’s 165 sports clubs and societies, many social activities as well as campus accommodation facilities offered for students.

Popular Programmes

• MSc Global Project Management
• BA Liberal Arts
• BA International Relations
• MA Theory and Practice of Human Rights
• MSc Accounting and Financial Management
• MA Psychoanalytic Studies
• BA Business Administration
• BA Accounting and Finance
• BA Fine Art
• BA Art History
• LLB Law
• LLM Human Rights Law
• BSc Economics

Scholarships

The university presents international scholarships, please kindly see the university website.