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University of Essex

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Overview

University of Essex is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom. This institution also has a branch campus in Loughton and Southend-on-Sea. Founded in 1964, University of Essex is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 62-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. University of Essex also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Essex's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Essex's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Essex' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Essex's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym
Founded 1964
Motto Thought the harder, heart the keener
Colours Red and purple
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Location

Address Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ East of England
United Kingdom
University of Essex's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Essex Phone Number (1206) 873 333
University of Essex Fax Number (1206) 873 589
Other locations Loughton and Southend-on-Sea

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Essex is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1964


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Essex's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Hospitality (IoH)
  • National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Essex as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Essex Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Essex is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Essex's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Essex: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Essex Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Essex Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Essex categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Essex.



University of Essex: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Essex Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Essex website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Essex Admission Info


University of Essex's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Essex is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Essex's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Essex has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Essex 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Essex's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Essex has more than 5700 international students.


University of Essex's Admission Office Admission Office

Admissions, University of Essex
Colchester CO4 3SQ
(1206) 873 333
(1206) 873 666

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Essex's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Essex Size and Profile


University of Essex's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Essex has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Essex's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Essex's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


University of Essex's Control Type Control Type

University of Essex is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Essex's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Essex is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Essex's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Essex's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Essex's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Essex adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Essex's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Essex is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Essex Facilities


University of Essex's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Essex's Library


University of Essex's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Essex's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Essex's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Essex Services


University of Essex's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Essex's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Essex's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Essex's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Essex's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Essex Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Essex consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Essex
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law and Management
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Essex Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Essex's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities UK
  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Essex public or private?

University of Essex is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Essex profit or non-profit?

University of Essex is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Essex in terms of enrollment?

University of Essex has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Essex in terms of academic staff?

University of Essex's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.

Is University of Essex a coeducational institution?

University of Essex is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Essex use?

University of Essex adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Essex affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Essex admit international students?

Yes. University of Essex has more than 5700 international students.

What is University of Essex's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Essex 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Essex ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Essex located?

University of Essex is located in Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom. Address: Wivenhoe Park.

Is University of Essex accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Essex is accredited by Privy Council (since 1964).

Does University of Essex offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Essex offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Essex have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Essex provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Essex have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Essex offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Essex offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Essex offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Essex have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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