University of Essex

Why Choose Essex in 2025?

We are Essex. Are you?

If you're looking for a university that feels like home from the moment you step foot on campus, where you'll make friends for life, where you feel empowered to stand up for what you believe in, and that equips you for life after graduation, professionally and personally, welcome home... 

Essex campus cat, Pebbles, in a window
Say hello to our campus cat, Pebbles. He's pretty popular around here...
View over the lake, Silberrad centre and library at the university of Essex
Enjoy the tranquillity of our lakes, a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of central campus
Group of Essex graduates celebrating with friends and family
And when all is said and done you'll be an Essex member for life (don't forget about us!)

Why choose the University of Essex?

Join us at our next Open Day

We have a Mini Open Day at our Colchester Campus on Saturday 16 November. Book your place to see where you could be calling home, and we'll make sure you have all the information you need to make the most out of your day.

Book your place

Want to know more about our campuses and local area?

With our three campuses, located in Colchester, Southend-on-Sea and Loughton, we've got the whole of Essex covered. Learn more about the local area surrounding ColchesterSouthend and Loughton. Want to know more about the campus you could be calling home? You're in the right place...