One of the UK's leading academic institutions, founded in 1964, the University
of Essex has developed a worldwide reputation for top quality teaching and
research.
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About
The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions.
Founded in 1964 when it opened its doors to a cohort of just 122 students at
Wivenhoe Park in Colchester, the University has grown in both reputation and
size, developing a worldwide reputation for top quality teaching and
research.
There are now more than 10,000 students, studying at three campuses
across Essex. Academic departments span the humanities, social sciences,
science and engineering, and law and management. Essex is the UK's most
internationally diverse campus university, with students drawn from 142
countries.
Students at the University of Essex study on one of three campuses:
In the 2008 national assessment Essex was ranked ninth out of 159
universities and colleges for the quality of its research - and top
in the social sciences - while the quality of teaching was ranked
eighth in the UK in the 2008 Sunday Times University Guide.
For further information about the University please see our profile booklet
Introducing Essex.