We are Essex

We are delighted that you're considering studying with us and joining our global community. Essex is the world in one place with more than a third of our students coming from outside the UK representing over 140 countries.

Albania

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact, George Swaine. Email europe@essex.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

The majority of our courses will consider applicants with an overall grade of 9.0 - 9.5 from the Diplome e Matures Shteterore.

We also accept a number of international qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate with the majority of our courses requiring a grade between 29 - 32 , or the SAT with the majority of our courses requiring a minimum of 1100 out of 1600 with 550 in each test.

We also offer a range of foundation programmes which can lead to entry to our undergraduate degrees, please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

Some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team admit@essex.ac.uk.

 

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with 7/10 or above from Bachelor degree. Some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available through our partner Kaplan International Colleges if you do not meet these grades. Please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

 

Postgraduate research

For entry to research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in.

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a Master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision.

Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Norway

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact, George Swaine. Email europe@essex.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider a 4.0 average from the six best subjects in the Vitnemål/VVO, or the International Baccalaureate with a grade between 29 - 32.

If you are taking international high school qualifications these may also be accepted, please contact us for more information. 

We also offer a range of foundation programmes which can lead to entry to our undergraduate degrees, please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

Some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team admit@essex.ac.uk.

 

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with D or above from Bachelor degree. Some courses and departments have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available through our partner Kaplan International Colleges if you do not meet these grades. Please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

 

Postgraduate research

For entry to research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in.

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a Master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision.

Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Scholarships and funding

Students from Norway may be eligible to receive funding through Lånekassen for their studies at Essex. Please visit the Lånekassen website for further information.

Nordic Society

We’ve got over 100 clubs and societies at Essex. The Nordic Society at Essex is a fun, social group that brings together Nordic students and anyone interested in Nordic culture.

It aims to promote Nordic culture through a variety of social events, trips, and activities. While most events focus on the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden — it also hosts joint events with other societies and sports clubs.


Explore the Nordic Society

Russia

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact, George Swaine. Email europe@essex.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We accept a number of international qualifications*, including:

  • International Baccalaureate, with the majority of our courses requiring a grade between 29 - 32 
  • SAT: 1100 out of 1600 with 550 in each test.

*Please note that these are the entry requirements for the majority of our courses, some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team admit@essex.ac.uk.

We also offer a range of foundation programmes which can lead to entry to our undergraduate degrees, please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

 

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with 4 or above from Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr). Some courses and departments have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available through our partner Kaplan International Colleges if you do not meet these grades. Please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

 

Postgraduate research

For entry to research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in.

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a Master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision.

Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Russian Society

The Russian Society gives you an inside on the Russian culture and traditions. They offer a great variety of activities, such as nights out, BBQs, an introduction to Russian national food, sports evenings, Russian movie evenings, and much more. Additionally, they host Russian language classes for all students at Essex who are interested.

Join in the conversation and get to know other students with the society's Instagram page


Explore the Russian Society
I came to this country when I was 16 years old and everything was so new to me. The Russia educational system is so different to here. In the UK you have a lot more freedom surrounding what you want to study. Essex has definitely lived up to my expectations. I came to Essex and it was a completely clean sheet. I’ve been able to write my story whilst I’ve been here; I’ve developed as a person and taken part in so many different activities, student union societies and sports. It was about finding myself and who I am. I am so grateful to Essex, for all the opportunities that I have been given. I really feel like I have evolved as a person.
Dmitry Christie MSC INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Serbia

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact, George Swaine. Email europe@essex.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider an overall average of 4 - 4.5 from Matura, or 29 - 32 from the International Baccalaureate.

If you are taking international high school qualifications these may also be accepted, please contact us for more information. 

We also offer a range of foundation programmes which can lead to entry to our undergraduate degrees, please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

Some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team admit@essex.ac.uk.

 

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with 7 or above from Bachelor degree. Some courses and departments have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available through our partner Kaplan International Colleges if you do not meet these grades. Please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

 

Postgraduate research

For entry to research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in.

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a Master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision.

Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Switzerland

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact, George Swaine. Email europe@essex.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider a 4.5 - 5.0 overall average from Certificat de Maturite.

If you are taking international high school qualifications these may also be accepted, please contact us for more information. Our A-level and International Baccalaureate requirements can be found on our course listings.

We also offer a range of foundation programmes which can lead to entry to our undergraduate degrees, please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

Some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team admit@essex.ac.uk.

 

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with 4.25 or above from a Swiss Bachelor degree. Some courses and departments have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available through our partner Kaplan International Colleges if you do not meet these grades. Please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

 

Postgraduate research

For entry to research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in.

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a Master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision.

Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Turkiye

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact, Rami Khoury. Email r.khoury@essex.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 70 - 75% overall average from Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Birtime Diplomasi. 

If you are taking international high school qualifications these may also be accepted, please contact us for more information. 

We also offer a range of foundation programmes which can lead to entry to our undergraduate degrees, please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

Some courses have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team admit@essex.ac.uk.

 

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with 2.5 or 60% or above from Bachelor degree/Lisans Diplomasi. Some courses and departments have higher entry requirements as well as other admissions criteria. Please see individual courses for more information or email our admissions team at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available through our partner Kaplan International Colleges if you do not meet these grades. Please visit University of Essex International College for further information.

 

Postgraduate research

For entry to research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in.

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a Master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision.

Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Scholarships and funding 

Our International Undergraduate Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount in the first year of studies to students from eligible countries.

Our International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship offers £2,000 scholarships to students who achieve academic excellence in their International Baccalaureate.  

Our Global Talent Masters Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount to students from eligible countries and meeting the grade and eligibility requirements.

Please visit our Scholarships pages for full terms and conditions and information about additional funding opportunities.

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