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.

EU students are an important part of our student family, and have always been active members of our community. Our EU students have started and run a number of cultural societies, offering an opportunity for students to meet and spend time with students from their country, and for other students to learn about the cultures of our European students.

Austria

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

Entry requirements 

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 2 (Good) from the Reifeprufungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis. 

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 have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with 2.2 (Gut) from an Austrian 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 pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of Foundation Programmes available 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.

Belgium

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

Entry requirements 

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 7/10 or 14/20, or a 60% average with 70% in three subjects from Belgian high school qualifications.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 2.2 (Met voldoening/Avec satisfaction) and above from a Belgian 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.

Bulgaria

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider a 5.2 overall average from Diploma za zavaresheno sredno obrazovanie.

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 24 or above from a 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.

Bulgarian Society  

We’ve got over 100 clubs and societies at Essex, including our friendly Bulgarian Society. The Society will help you to:

  • share Bulgarian culture with other students
  • fundraise for charities
  • make and enjoy Bulgarian food
  • take part in society socials

Explore the Bulgarian Society

Croatia

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 4.0 overall from Državna matura. If you achieve grade 4 in Higher/Advanced Level English, we will not normally require a further English language test.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate pathways.

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 3 or above from a 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.

Cyprus

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 18/20 from Public School Apolytirion or 86% from a private school Apolytirion; or a 70% overall average from the Lise. If you have achieved 17 in English in the Public School Apolytirion or 85% in English from a private school Apolytirion we may not require a further English language test.

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

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 6.5 or above from Bachelor degree/Ptychio. 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.

Cypriot Society

We’ve got over 100 clubs and societies at Essex. One of the most popular and active societies on campus the Cypriot Society is a part of the cultural convene of societies in the Students' Union Student Activities department.


Explore the Cypriot Society

Czechia

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

Entry requirements 

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 2.0 overall average from Maturitni Zkouska/Maturita.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 C/2/Good 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.

Denmark

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider an 8 overall average from Studentereksamen. Applicants with a grade of 7 or above from oral and written English will not normally require a further English language qualification.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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.

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

Estonia

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 4.5 overall average (80%) from Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus. 

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate pathways.

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 3 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.

Finland

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider an MMM average or above in Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamensbetyg. If you have achieved M in English we may not require a further English language test.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 3/5 or 2/3 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.

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

France

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider a minimum overall mark of 12 from the French Baccalaureat or a mark of 11 from the OIB. For the Double Degree LLB English and French Law we require an overall mark of 14 including 12 in English and 12 in French in the French Baccalaureat, or equivalent.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 12/20 or above in Maitrise. 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.

LLB English and French Law (Licence)

For students fluent in both English and French, our LLB English and French Law (Licence) 'double degree' combines two years at Essex with one year of study at one of our partner universities in France:

  • Université Paris-Nanterre
  • Université Lyon III Jean Moulin
  • Université Côte d'Azur
  • Université Toulouse Capitole

Please note that in order to study at Toulouse as part of this course, students must apply via Parcoursoup. Further information is available through the course pages.

Our double degree students are very active and have their own society- l'Association du double diplôme Essex France

Read Anna Massy's blog on what it's like being a student on the LLB English and French Law.

French Connection Society

We’ve got over 100 clubs and societies at Essex, including our friendly French Connection society, where you’ll have the chance to:

  • share French language and culture with other students
  • make and enjoy French food
  • take part in society socials

Explore the French Connection Society

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

Germany

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our Undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 2.1 from Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur).

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 3 or above from a 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 pgadmit@essex.ac.uk

 

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.

Greece

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

Entry requirements 

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 18/20 from Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio. If you achieve grade 17 in English, we may not require a further English language test.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 6.5 or above from Ptychion/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.

Hellenic Society

We’ve got over 100 clubs and societies at Essex. The Hellenic Society hosts a variety of exclusive events and house parties for all students interested in Greek culture. They hold Greek Nights every week in collaboration with the Cypriot Society. They celebrate Greek public and national holidays at Essex with traditional activities and food. Additionally, fun events like picnics, Halloween parties, cooking competitions, and more are held throughout the year.

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


Explore the Hellenic Society

Hungary

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our Undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 4.5 overall from Erettsegi.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 3 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.

Ireland

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider applicants taking five higher level subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate. The requirements will vary by course.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees.

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 2.2 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.

Italy

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 80% overall from Diploma di Esame di Stato. 

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 90 or above from Diploma di Laurea. 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 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.

Latvia

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 8 overall average from Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu. Applicants with 70% in the centralised state exam or 8 in English in the Atestats school exam will not normally be required to provide a further English Language qualification. Please note students requiring a student visa to study in the UK will require a further English Language Test. 

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 6 or C 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.

Lithuania

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

Entry requirements 

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 8/10 overall in the Brandos Atestatas. If you achieve 70% in English in the State Exam we may not require a further English language test.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 pathway programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit the University of Essex International College for further details about postgraduate pathways.

 

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.

Luxembourg

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider bien overall (40-47) from Diploma de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. 

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 13 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.

Malta

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements 

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider B overall from Matriculation Certificate - Advanced Level. 

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 2.2 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.

The Netherlands

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider an average mark of 7.5 Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO). 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 have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Essex Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year.

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

Many of our postgraduate taught Masters will consider applicants with a minimum of 7.0 from a Dutch Bachelors (HBO) or 2.5/4 GPA. 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.

Poland

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider an overall average of 70% from a minimum of 2 extended level subjects from Matura. If you achieve 70% in Extended or Advanced Level English in the Matura, we may not require a further English language test.

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

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 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.

Portugal

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements 

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 16 (bom) from Diploma de Ensino Secundario. If you achieve grade 15 in English from the Diploma de Ensino Secundario, we will not normally require a further English language test.

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

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 14 or above from Licenciado. 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.

Romania

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider a pass with 8.0 average from Diploma de Bacalaureat.

We will consider the English taken in the Romanian Baccalaureate with a minimum of three components at B2 and one at B1 excluding oral interaction. We will also consider IELTS, TOEFL and CAE Advanced or Proficiency tests.

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

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 6 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 admit@essex.ac.uk.

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

Our Department of Government offers a Double Degree Masters programme with Babes-Bolyai University. 

 

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.

Slovakia

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider an overall average of 2 from Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita. 

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

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 or 'Good' or above from Bakalar. 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.

Spain

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your country contact Graham Wise at europe@essex.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider 7.5 overall from Titulo de Bachiller. If you achieve 8/10 in English in the Titulo de Bachiller we may not require a further English language test.

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

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 6.5 or above from Licenciado. 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.

Our Department of Language and Linguistics has a partnership with Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, through which students in the third year of a bachelor degree in Modern Languages at UNNE can apply to our MA Translation and Professional Practice. Students admitted to Essex through this partnership will receive a tuition fee discount on the annual tuition fees as agreed with UNNE at the time of registration. 

 

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.

Sweden

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

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Most of our undergraduate Bachelor degree courses will consider BBBBBB from six academic subjects from Gymnasieexamen. If you achieve C in English 7 subject of the Högskoleförberedande Examen we may not require a further English language test.

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

We also have a range of foundation programmes available if you do not meet these grades. Please visit our Pathways Department for details about our undergraduate degrees with a foundation year and the University of Essex International College for other undergraduate and postgraduate pathways.

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 Pass or above from a 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.

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

Scholarships and funding 

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

We offer the Undergraduate EU Scholarship, providing £5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students for each year of study, and the Master (PGT) EU Scholarship, offering up to £5,000 to Masters students from the EU. Postgraduate Research students may be eligible for the Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship, offering an £8,000 tuition fee discount for each year of full-time study. Please visit the links for more details on deadlines and eligibility

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

Essex European Society

We’ve got over 100 clubs and societies at Essex, including our friendly Essex European Society, where you’ll have the chance to:

  • promote European cooperation and connections with other continents
  • network with students and organisations from across Europe
  • join the society football team
  • take part in society socials and parties

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


Explore the Essex European Society

Hear from our students and alumni

Read about our graduate and British Council Alumni Award finalist Jian Jiang who graduated from Essex with a PhD in Computational Finance. He is the founder of ParkBee, a company which helps to eliminate on-street parking and lower congestion in the UK and Netherlands.

You can also watch his interview with the British Council where he talks about how he came up with the idea for his current company, and how his studies at Essex helped him along the way.

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Chat to current Essex students

The best way to get to know Essex is by chatting to our current students. Whether you have questions about your course, accommodation, nightlife or anything else, why not ask our students and staff?

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I wanted to study at Essex because I knew the University had a strong focus on research. I also liked the fact that the University was close to London and had a very diverse student body. I found settling into student life at Essex very straightforward. For example, when I first arrived at the University, I was met by a student who took the time to show me my accommodation, get my keys, and gave me a quick tour of the campus. I was particularly impressed with the Department of Psychology, as staff were always available and very motivated to help students. I learned a lot, both from the intellectually stimulating conversations I had with my advisor and from team work activities with other students on my course.
Monica Berstein BSC psychology
I liked the fact that Essex is a campus university, the outdoor spaces are excellent and the course was exactly what I was looking for. Settling into Essex was very rewarding, I am currently part of Essex Sub Aqua Club and I am hoping to join other activities within the university. I lived in Eddington Tower for my first year. Living in the Towers you get to meet a lot of people and its the best way to make new life friends. That's what happened with me. In my second year, I am going to be living with three people that I met on my tower and we have become the best of friends.
Fatima Da Luz BSC Marine biology
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