University of Essex Colchester Campus

General information

Essex is home to the tenacious, the inquisitive, the bold and those impatient for change. Find out what makes our students uniquely Essex.

We're committed to excellence in education and excellence in research and we're one of a select group of universities which excel in both. We're rated Gold in the UK's Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2017) and top 20 for research (REF 2014). The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 also ranks Essex 22nd in the UK - our highest ever ranking in the Guide.

As an Essex student you don't just learn how, we encourage you to ask difficult questions and make your voice heard.

Here are just some of the reasons that studying for your degree at Essex is probably the best decision you could make:

*You learn in a cutting-edge and stimulating environment of world-class research and educational excellence

*Study abroad or undertake a placement year in your chosen industry at no extra cost.

*Our strong sense of community – students, staff and graduates are all members of our family.

*Essex introduces you to people from every corner of the planet, we have students from over 130 different countries.

*Employability and careers support - not only while you're here, but for life.