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Welcome new students

New international students

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Welcome to our global family

A warm welcome awaits you at Essex.

At Essex, you really will find the world in one place. We are proud to be a global community but we recognise that living and studying in the UK may be very different from your own country. The information below will help you prepare for your arrival and how to settle into university life so you can enjoy everything the University of Essex and the UK has to offer. 

Prepare to study and live in the UK

Our friendly and professional staff are on hand to guide, advise and assist you during your time at Essex. We offer a wide range of support covering academic and health and well-being issues.

The British Council have an online course, designed to benefit international students who have been accepted to study at a UK university.  Managing your well being while studying in the UK will provide you with helpful information, support, and study skills for higher education, whilst giving you a taste of life in the UK.

If have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Student Information Team.

Arriving from overseas
Find out how to book a space on our airport transfer service and what you need to do before you travel to the UK.
Banking and insurance
Read our tips on opening a UK bank account and find out more about the insurance policies you may need to get.
Feel at home
Discover our list of campus services and local international food stores to help make Essex feel like your home away from home.
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Find out more about the university's support services available to all our International students.

Discover our support services Contact the Student Services Hub
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