Introduction
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Use our fee finder to find the right fee for your studies. Going to university is one of the biggest
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The University of Essex is a world-class university with
a reputation for high-quality teaching and research.
We are in the top 20 mainstream English universities for student
satisfaction and are ranked ninth out of all universities in the UK
for our research in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise
(RAE) with research in many subjects rated as 'outstanding'.
Our strong academic record, international outlook and network of
successful alumni has established our reputation around the world.
Our campuses in Colchester, Southend and Loughton are all perfectly
located within one hour of London.
Why we are special
- Strong research
- International community
- Excellent teaching
- Top 20 for satisfaction
- Close to London
Life at Essex
Our virtual gallery give you an idea of what life is like at the University of Essex.
It's not always easy to travel to every university that you want to know about, so
our short videos help you learn more about studying here at Essex.
Find a course
Use our course finder to find the right course for you. Our courses allow you to
demonstrate your academic potential in a research-intensive environment, while
developing the knowledge and skills required for a successful graduate career.
Where is Essex?
We are ideally located with our three campuses all within an hour of London and Stansted.