University of Essex

With three campuses all within one hour of London, the University of Essex is ranked 23rd overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025). 

We are determined to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything we do. At Essex, our students discover the world in one place; we’re home to over 19,000 students from more than 140 countries and was ranked 15th for international outlook in THE World University Rankings 2023. We offer a variety of courses across our three faculties: Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health and Science. 

International students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the full three years of study, and residents of the EU may be eligible for a £5,000 automatic fee discount.