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International student application information

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How to apply and entry requirements

We make things as easy for you as possible, so you can get on with the most important business of planning your Essex experience. We'll walk you through how to apply to us and everything you'll need to make your application.

Applying for a course

Whether you want to study a degree, a master's or a PhD, we have all the information you need to apply to Essex as an international applicant. 

In addition to details of how to apply, we will talk you through the international fees you need to pay, and the funding available; our degree preparation programmes; and how to prepare for life in the UK. 

We also have a Study Abroad programme for international students wishing to spend a year of their study at Essex. Explore our range of options from spending a gap year here, or entering into an exchange, or gain a new perspective by coming here for an academic year or term of your existing course.

How to apply

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Fees and Funding

Undergraduate Fees and Funding Masters Fees and Funding PhD Fees and Funding Scholarships

Degree preparation

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Prepare to live in the UK

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Experience Essex

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Writing your Personal Statement

Our admissions team have plenty of tips to help you to nail writing your Personal Statement, including advice on where to start, what to include and how to really stand out in your application! 

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"I chose to study at Essex Business School as it was highly ranked and a lot of alumni had gone on to become senior figures within their industries. The modules offered were a great fit for my business aspirations, and the opportunity to create a business plan meant I had a launch pad ready for when I was ready to start up my own business. I now own a number of businesses and hope to grow them and sell on in the future. I also advise people on how to start businesses using the techniques and knowledge I gained during my time at Essex."
Morahinyo Beckley from Nigeria MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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