University of Essex - Colchester Campus
United Kingdom Wivenhoe Park
About
The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do.
Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught oysters, or take a boat trip from Walton-on-the Naze to see the local seals! There’s lots for students to explore, and it is just a short train ride from London. This makes it great for students because they can enjoy being near the capital, but with a lower cost of living.
Join a bold and brilliant community of learning at the University of Essex, home to radical thinking and challenging ideas since the 1960s!
Why University of Essex - Colchester Campus
- Gold-Rated Teaching: The University of Essex has a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). This means that the teaching quality, learning environments and student outcomes students can look forward to are among the best in the UK.
- Campus: The University of Essex’s Colchester-based campus is well equipped to support each students’ studies. They will have access to a 6-floor library, IT suites and even a cinema! Other great on-campus amenities include a sports centre, hair salon, shops and restaurants. The campus is set around a tranquil lake and has lots of resident wildlife, so students can study in a beautiful natural environment.
- Historic County: The University of Essex in Colchester is located in the county of Essex, which is home to an incredible coastline and many historic villages. The county of Essex has an important place in British culture and history. Colchester is the oldest recorded town in the UK, and the first capital of Roman Britain. Today, Colchester is a popular town, with a great mix of historic buildings and modern attractions. Students can go shopping, eat at a wide range of restaurants, head to the local bars and pubs, and even explore the town’s zoo.
- Diversity and Support: Join a community of 140+ nationalities with diverse cultures and ideas. The University of Essex understands the needs of international students, and offers special mentoring sessions, academic and language support, and one-on-one guidance.
- Innovative Spirit: Students are encouraged to think independently and question convention. They will learn how to think creatively, and how to apply their knowledge and ideas to real-life situations. They’ll also benefit from the University of Essex's partnerships with over 300 institutions all over the world, and the chance to do a paid internship either during their degree or within 3 years of graduating
Features
Off-Campus Accommodations
Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own, and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
Accommodation Guarantee
At the University of Essex, international students are guaranteed accommodation throughout the entirety of their degree as long as they apply by the pre-set deadline.
Homestay
There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partner schools do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.
Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.
See guidelines on working while studying here.
Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
Post-Study Work Visa will be open to all students, on Tier 4 visas, who are accepted onto a course in the 2020 intake or later. Once you have successfully completed a course of study at the undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider you would be able to stay and work (in any sector or at any level) for a maximum of two years.
The full details and requirements are yet to be announced by the UK Government, but will be updated here when made available.
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Institution Details
Founded
1964
DLI number
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Institution Type
public
Cost and Duration
£0.00 GBP
Application Fees
£20,620.43 GBP / Year
Gross Tuition Fees
