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Discover the Essex spirit

Join our global community of original thinkers and gain a unique experience within an academically challenging environment. Students from around the world looking to study abroad: find out what life at Essex could be like for you.

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We are an international community of original thinkers who believe in challenging convention and changing the world for the better.

We're committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. Our students are members of a unique, transformational living and learning community which empowers them with the skills to make a difference to the world around them.

Why Essex?

  • Our great location - Colchester is less than 1 hour from London by train
  • Our flexible approach to academics, allows you to study across multiple disciplines
  • Access to state-of-the-art learning facilities, accommodation, bars, cafes, sports facilities, a gallery and a theatre!
  • Pastoral support - the Essex Abroad team will support you before, during and after your time with us
  • Academic support - each academic department has a Study Abroad Officer on hand to provide academic advice
  • Student support - we provide excellent welfare and support services
  • Automatic membership to the Students' Union - there to support you, make your voice heard and help you make the most of your time at Essex
  • We are a University of Sanctuary, which reflects our commitment to promoting a culture of welcome, safety, and inclusion to refugees and asylum seekers across our campuses and wider communities.

What our students say...

"I felt a little anxious at first, but I met so many wonderful people during my first week here. It's such an exciting and lively university with beautiful grounds. There's so much to explore on and off campus. What I love the most, however, is the cultural diversity!
Claire Wilson Law and Psychology Student from Melbourne, Australia

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We're internationally diverse with students from more than 130 countries
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