University of Essex




  • The University of Essex is a tri-campus university, with campuses based in Colchester, Southend-on-sea and Loughton.
  • The university was established in 1964.
  • Approximately 11,000 students.
  • Courses are offered over three broad faculties: social sciences, humanities and science and health. 
  • It was ranked in the top five in the UK for social science research and top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014). Ranking in the top five for economics, and placing first in the politics department.
  • Currently ranks 34th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015.
  • Received 6th place in the 2014 National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction.
  • Received the 2013 Times Higher Award for Outstanding Support for Students.
  • The university is one of the most internationally-diverse universities in the UK with more than 130 countries represented in the student body with 40% of students from overseas. 
  • In 2013, the university’s Department of Government was awarded the only Regius Professorship in Political Science in the UK.
  • Essex is the only UK University to have a theatre on each of their campuses. 

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