Postgraduate
taught

Our postgraduate taught courses equip you with the skills demanded by today's employers in our highly competitive world.

Postgraduate
research

Undertake your research at the heart of our internationally-acknowledged and well-connected research community.

Short courses and CPD

We offer high quality short courses and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to develop your key skills.

Other study links

• University of Essex Online
• English Language courses
• Study abroad
• Visiting students
• AskEssex
• Key dates
• Information for new students
• Information for families
• Student finance
• Tuition fees

Get involved

• Employability
• Sports
• Clubs and societies
• Arts
• Part-time work

Services

• IT services
• Accommodation
• Library
• Students' Union
• Food and drink

Your welfare

• Health services
• Student Support
• Facilities for worship
• Day Nursery
• Financial support

Information

• Information for families
• Information for new students
• Information for teachers
• Information for mature students

Where is Essex?

Our three campuses are close to London with quick connections to our major airports. We are also perfectly located for visiting Europe too.

Supporting you

Our high-quality language courses provide international students with the skills they need before they start a degree and during their studies.

Courses

We offer outstanding courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level plus innovative courses to improve your language and study skills.

Other links

• Entry requirements
• How to apply
• Fees and funding
• Scholarships
• Immigration support

Centres

Our centres provide a focus for cutting-edge research and innovative teaching by bringing our academics together to share their expertise and knowledge.

Faculties

• Humanities and Comparative Studies
• Social Sciences
• Law and Management
• Science and Engineering

Research
excellence

We are in the top 10 for research in the UK and are number one for Social Sciences.

Directory of
experts

Our academics are leading experts and may be available for media interviews or consultancy.

Research
showcase

Our latest research covers everything from the future of the internet to how we really live our lives.

Working with us
 

We are committed to sharing our knowledge with business, organisations and the community.

Our services for
you

We offer skills, expertise and resources to help your business plus outstanding facilities and services.

Campus
Services

High-quality sports centre, day nursery, printing services, conferencing and business facilities. We can offer you so much.

CPD and short
courses

Our courses cover everything from business management through to the social sciences and health care.

Other business links

• Support the University
• Research and Enterprise Office
• Directory of experts
• Consultancy
• Internships
• Working with us
• Business Hub

Latest news

With research at the heart of the work of the University, our academics are often in the news discussing their latest findings or commenting on current issues.

• Read news

News archive

The latest research, student achievements and innovative projects. Discover the stories behind our research excellence and outstanding student experience.

Events at Essex

We have theatres at each of our three campuses and there are a whole range of activities taking place for you to enjoy and take part in.

Media

We are always happy to help members of the media speak to our world-leading academics and find out more about the work of the University.

Networking

We support you in your career by organising networking events.

Stay in touch

Our graduate profiles keep you up-to-date on what your friends are doing.

Donate

Our alumni fund makes a huge difference to the student experience.

Alumni links

• Events
• Careers support
• Graduate profiles
• Supporting Essex

Getting here

All our campuses have quick road, bus and rail links to London and our major airports including Stansted.

Our vision

We have an international reputation for research excellence which supports the exceptional student experience we offer.

Other links