Before you start

Undergraduate applications for October 2022 are open. Visit our undergraduate pages to find out more.

Applications are open for many of our Masters courses starting in 2022, to find out to apply visit our postgraduate pages.

Further information can be found on our applying pages. 

To become an official Essex student, you’ll need to register with us.

Online Registration for the Summer term is now open and will close at 5pm (GMT) on Monday 23 May 2022. Once your student record has been created you will receive an email to your personal email address with instructions about setting up your Essex IT account first and then completing Online Registration.

For students joining us in October 2022, online registration will open on the 1 September 2022.

Take a look at our fees and funding pages to ensure you’re financially prepared for life at Essex.

If you are an international student you will need to set up a bank account. More information can be found here about how to do this.

Don't leave it until the last minute to find a place to live. We have a range of accommodation options at our Colchester and Southend campuses to suit different needs, preferences and budgets, all within walking distance of the academic departments and campus facilities.

Applications are now open for new students starting October 2022, all full-time undergraduate students studying at our Colchester Campus are entitled to accommodation for the first year of study provided you return your application by midnight, Friday 26 August 2022.

Alternatively, you may wish to find off-campus accommodation in the local area through SU Homes.

Please note, we do not have student accommodation at our Loughton Campus.

All students should have their MMR jabs and be vaccinated against meningitis. If you're not sure if you're vaccinated, check with your doctor now. 

The Coronavirus vaccination is now available and as university students we want to support you to get vaccinated in order to protect yourself, fellow students and the campus community you live and study within.

Take a look at our support and advice to help you stay healthy.

Your course is likely to have a mix of compulsory and optional modules. You can select optional modules for your course with our online eNROL system.

Once you’ve chosen all your modules and they’ve been confirmed, they’ll appear on your online timetable