{"id":5203,"date":"2025-07-31T06:06:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=5203"},"modified":"2025-07-31T06:06:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T06:06:39","slug":"university-of-essex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/university-of-essex\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Essex"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Essex, founded in 1964, is a progressive and internationally recognized public research university in the United Kingdom. Located primarily in Colchester, Essex, the university has established a strong reputation for social sciences, law, data science, and human rights. It fosters a critical and inclusive learning environment, encouraging students to challenge convention and think globally. Essex is known for its strong emphasis on research excellence and student support, consistently ranked highly for student satisfaction. With a vibrant campus culture and a diverse student body from over 140 countries, the University of Essex stands as a dynamic hub for innovation and academic success.<\/p>\n<h2>2. General Information<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>University Name<\/td>\n<td>University of Essex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Location<\/td>\n<td>Colchester, Essex, England, UK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Established<\/td>\n<td>1964<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Public<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Student Population<\/td>\n<td>Approximately 17,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Campus<\/td>\n<td>Colchester, Southend, Loughton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Website<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essex.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.essex.ac.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Program<\/th>\n<th>Tuition Fees (per year)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Undergraduate (Home students)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a39,250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Undergraduate (International students)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a315,000 \u2013 \u00a319,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Postgraduate (Home students)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a38,500 \u2013 \u00a310,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Postgraduate (International students)<\/td>\n<td>\u00a317,000 \u2013 \u00a321,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Law and Human Rights<\/li>\n<li>Computer Science and Electronic Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Business and Management<\/li>\n<li>Psychology and Cognitive Science<\/li>\n<li>Arts and Humanities<\/li>\n<li>Life Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Facilities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Modern lecture halls and laboratories<\/li>\n<li>Specialized research centers<\/li>\n<li>Essex Business School\u2019s zero-carbon building<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive library services<\/li>\n<li>Fitness and wellness center<\/li>\n<li>Student Union and creative arts hub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Accommodation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>University-managed housing on and near campus<\/li>\n<li>Options include shared flats and en-suite rooms<\/li>\n<li>Prices range from \u00a395 \u2013 \u00a3165 per week<\/li>\n<li>Utilities and internet included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +44 (0)1206 873333<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> admit@essex.ac.uk<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.essex.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.essex.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The University of Essex, founded in 1964, is a progressive and internationally recognized public research university in the United Kingdom. Located primarily in Colchester, Essex, the university has established a strong reputation for social sciences, law, data science, and human rights. 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