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A portrait of Maria Triantafyllidou, a clearing student at the University of Essex.
"The clearing process was super easy and the staff I spoke to were all very helpful. Looking back it sounds a bit odd to say I chose my university through Clearing... but I must say it was one of the best decisions I ever made."
Maria Triantafyllidou BA EUROPEAN STUDIES
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A portrait of Daniel Everitt, a clearing student at the University of Essex.
"I managed to get in touch with one of the Clearing Advisors very quickly... Reflecting back on the process, I can only say the staff made what could have been an awfully stressful time, surprisingly calm and simple."
Daniel Edward Everitt BA MODERN LANGUAGES

Why students choose Essex

12th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2026)
Career support for life for all Essex graduates
Guaranteed on-campus accommodation throughout your studies
On-campus parking and a train station you can walk to
A global campus community with students from 140+ nationalities
University of Essex Colchester Campus
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International Day on campus
Callum Portman BSc Biomedical Science Ross student at the University of Essex.
“Applying to Essex through Clearing was easy. The helpline staff were fantastic and transferring my details was straightforward.”
Callum Portman Ross BSc Biomedical Sciences
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