How to apply
Fees and scholarships
Find out details about our fees and scholarships. If you would like any further information or have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact us.
Undergraduate
Apply for one of our undergraduate pathways directly by downloading the relevant application form below and returning it to us.
You will be required to send us additional information, so don’t forget to read the application carefully as we won’t be able to process it until we’ve received all completed documents.
You may also apply for our International Diploma in Business through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) if you wish.
Four-year degrees with a foundation year (Year Zero)
Applications must be made through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
Full instructions on how to apply are included on each of our four-year degrees (Year Zero) courses. If you have any questions about
our undergraduate application, please contact Carly Peaston-Jones, our Senior Admissions Adviser, e-mail iaapply (non-Essex users add @essex.ac.uk)
Postgraduate
Apply for one of our postgraduate courses using the online application form. You will be required to send us additional information, so don’t forget to
read the additional information carefully as we won't be able to process your application without it. More information is available from our Graduate Admissions Office.
English language
Apply for one of our English language programmes by downloading the relevant application form and returning to us.
If you have any questions about our application, please contact Judith Herbert, our English Language Programmes Administrator, e-mail intacad
(non-Essex users add @essex.ac.uk)
English Classes for Dependants of International Students and Staff (ECDIS)
Registration for this programme is only available once you are at Essex, so please speak with International Academy staff directly when you arrive.
Bespoke courses
Our bespoke programmes are tailored to meet the needs of our clients. If you are interested in a programme designed specifically for your staff, students or colleagues, e-mail
bespokeprogrammes (non-Essex users add @essex.ac.uk)
Support for incoming international students
We provide online advice on immigration issues and pre-arrival information for international students, to help make
your move to the UK as easy as possible.