Nestled in nature

Situated on the north side of our Colchester Campus, about a three-minute walk to the central squares, Wolfson Court is the smallest of our residences. 

 

The details
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Colchester Campus
Shared
ndergraduate students
Room and Accommodation Type 2026-2027 Prices 
Single shared facilities £147.91 per week
Premium single shared facilities £157.92 per week

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Please note that contract lengths vary in line with course dates. Postgraduate courses are normally 50 weeks and undergraduate courses are normally 39 weeks, however, some courses start earlier or finish later than others.

About Wolfson Court 

Each of our eight flats in Wolfson Court provides accommodation for seven people.

  • Shared kitchens which have a hob and oven, fridge/freezer, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board is provided for each flat)
  • Shared dining areas
  • Shared shower and toilet facilities (2 showers and 2 toilets per flat)

The rooms

Single shared facilities

  • Undergraduates only.
  • 7 single standard rooms.
  • Room includes desk, chair, single bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin.
  • Washbasin in the room.
  • Shared kitchen and dining area. 
  • Kitchen facilities include a hob and oven, fridge/freezer, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board is provided for each flat).
  • Shared shower and toilet facilities (2 showers and 2 toilets per flat).

Premium single shared facilities

  • Undergraduates only.
  • 21 single, enhanced rooms.
  • Room includes desk, chair, small double bed (double bedding can be used), wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin.
  • Washbasin in the room.
  • Shared kitchen and dining area. 
  • Kitchen facilities include a hob and oven, fridge/freezer, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board is provided for each flat).
  • Shared shower and toilet facilities (2 showers and 2 toilets per flat).
Walking distances
  • 5 minutes or less: North and Causeway Teaching Centres, Essex Business School, Albert Sloman Library, The Squares and SU shop.
  • 15 minutes or less: Sports arena and gym, Lecture Theatre Building, bus stops (routes to Hythe and Wivenhoe train stations and central Colchester).
  • 30 minutes or less: Tesco, Home Bargains, Hythe train station.

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Life in Wolfson Court

In your room

Your room will be provided with a standard set of furniture including a bed with mattress, a wardrobe, a desk and a chair. You will need to bring your own bedding (duvet, pillows and bed sheets) as well as any other decorative items.

We do not allow damage to the wall from nails or screws, but you are welcome to put up posters using blue tac, or have small houseplants on your desk.


What to pack

Letters and parcels

Our post room team will deliver your mail to your kitchen daily (except for weekends, bank holidays and university closure periods). Anything that has not been collected for 3 weeks will be returned to the sender.

Any large items or anything that needs to be signed for will be kept in the university post room and you will be emailed to let you know it is waiting for you.

We also have Amazon lockers on Square 3 which you can nominate as a delivery location for Amazon purchases.

Your address

Your postal address will be made up of the accommodation name (Wolfson Court), followed by your flat number and room number.

For example for student "Susie Jones", who is living in Room 6 of Flat 4, her postal address would be:

Susie Jones
Wolfson Court 4/6 
University of Essex
Colchester
CO4 3SQ

Cleaning and laundry

Students are responsible for keeping their own rooms clean and tidy. A bin is provided in each room and a hoover can be found in the kitchen. Inspections are carried out throughout the academic year to ensure rooms are not being damaged.

Students should work together to keep shared areas, such as kitchens, free from mess and trip hazards. You will need to wash up your own dishes and wipe down surfaces after cooking.

Cleaning staff visit throughout the week to carry out routine tasks in shared spaces, such as emptying bins, mopping floors, or cleaning shared bathrooms.

Laundry

The Wolfson Court laundry facilities are located at The Hex, just five minutes walk away. Facilities consist of washing machines and tumble driers. You will need to provide your own detergent (which can be purchased in the SU shop on campus).


More about laundry facilities and costs

Medical centre

There is a medical centre at Colchester Campus for you to visit when you are unwell. Registration at the Centre is required in order to see a doctor, you will be able to register online either just before or when you arrive.

Pharmacies are available in Colchester and Wivenhoe for prescriptions and over the counter medications.

Benefits of campus living

There are many advantages to living on campus at Essex - you’ll have your lectures on your doorstep, get to know the University inside and out plus you’ll be right in the heart of the action.

Quality Guarantee

Accommodation Essex is a member of the Universities UK Student Accommodation Code (SAC) which sets out the quality and standards (.pdf) that students can expect from our accommodation.

To make sure we comply with the Housing Act 2004, Accommodation Essex adhere to the UUK Student Accommodation Code, which has been designed to protect your rights to safe, good quality university-managed accommodation.

Places for People (PfP), the management company for The Copse, University Quays, and The Meadows, as well as Equans, who manage The Pastures, adhere to the National Code Assured Accommodation (ANUK).

Fixed cost

At Essex, we recognise the cost of living challenges that will impact our students. For example, your weekly rent includes your energy bills and internet access.

Gym

If you are living on the Colchester Campus, then you get a silver Essex Sport gym membership included in your rent. This includes off-peak access to gym facilities, advanced booking of sports facilities such as our tennis courts, and online booking for fitness classes.

Security

Our campuses are generally very safe environments. We want to ensure that things stay this way. There is 24-hour security at our Colchester Campus.

Support services

We have a wide range of support services to help you with everyday worries in your accommodation or for practical or personal issues.

Support is available to you within your Student Services Hub, providing advice and support on a range of issues such as financial worries, immigration issues and support for students with additional needs or specific health concerns.

SU Advice, run by the Students' Union, offers welfare advice to students on a range of issues. SU Advice is located on Square 3.

Insurance

By partnering with Howden, the No.1 student insurance provider, we've arranged contents insurance for all of our students staying with us, in our residence, at no cost to you.

Postal address
Wolfson Court, followed by Flat / Room (e.g. Wolfson Court 4/6) University of Essex
Colchester, CO4 3SQ 
student talking to support staff
Contact us

For enquiries about accommodation or about an application you're making, contact us at the Student Services Hub. Quote your full name and PRID or PG number on all correspondence.