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Public university

University of Essex

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
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QS ranking
459
Acceptance rate
22%
Tuition fee
USD23,822/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Essex is located in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Psychology (non-specific), Law, Management studies, Economics and Drama. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 13,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
41%
59%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Cyprus

  3. 3.

    France

  4. 4.

    Malaysia

  5. 5.

    Romania

Student gender

In this university

47%
53%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 325 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 8.5 mn

University website

https://www.essex.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Psychology (non-specific)

  2. 2.

    Law

  3. 3.

    Management studies

  4. 4.

    Economics

  5. 5.

    Drama

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

252acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

51

Health support

In this university

314 : 1
314 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

314 : 1
314 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Career

Number of national league teams

64

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

7

Basketball courts

20

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

20

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

7

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,710
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
73 - 86%
Temperature
3°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
68 - 70%
Temperature
7°
19°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 73%
Temperature
12°
22°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
81 - 87%
Temperature
3°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

London Heathrow Airport

Distance between airport and university

152 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2.5 - 3.5 hours
Cost
USD 36 - 99

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

314 : 1
314 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

314 : 1
314 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

70

Average numbers of services

10