University Of Essex

read moreWe were named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for our determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything we do. We're proud to be gold rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 and we're in the top 25 for research quality in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. We're committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. We put student success at the heart of our mission, supporting every student from every background to achieve outstanding outcomes; preparing our students to thrive in their future lives.

read moreOnline Registration is now open. All new students are required to register online with the University before starting to attend any teaching (remotely or in-person). You will be able to indicate whether you are starting your degree on campus or online on the Student Study form in your myEssex student portal. This will remain live all year round so that you can update it at any point if your circumstances change. As registration is now open you are encouraged to complete the online task as soon as possible and in advance of your course start date in order not to miss any teaching.

read moreOver the last year, our community may have become physically distanced, but beyond the physical, our Essex Spirit has brought us closer than ever. You've helped a new Essex student - your son, daughter, brother, sister, friend, carer or guardian - make a great decision by coming to study at Essex. Our priority remains excellence in education. We are now planning how we will ensure as many students as possible will be able to join us this year. For anyone who is unable to join us in person, our new ways of teaching will allow them to start their courses - with a view to joining us in person as soon as possible.

read moreAt Essex you really will find the world in one place on our campuses. But we know global citizenship goes beyond being amongst an international community of staff and students. We will follow all national and international guidance on the reintroduction of more students and staff to our campuses. Social distancing measures will be clear and easy to understand across our campuses. This will include markings on the ground to ensure queues remain distanced to screens and dividers in study areas to ensure everyone can keep apart safely.

read moreAt Essex we support you in making the most of your time at university. We celebrate diversity, challenge inequality and work hard to create a living, learning and working environment that enables you to express your whole self. We have a range of services geared up to guide you through your university journey - from the moment you arrive, to the day you throw your mortar board in the air, whether you're a mature student, a commuter or living away from home for the first time. Around 37% of our students are mature students.

read moreAll your hard work has paid off and soon you'll be starting your studies at Essex. Whether you are arriving at our campuses or studying remotely, we've got everything you need to make sure you have an amazing time. Following the latest Government guidelines, we are currently restricting the number of students allowed to start face-to-face teaching to subjects where a face-to-face component is absolutely essential, with most students not being permitted to return to on-campus university teaching.

read moreOur University was built on a vision that our people, and our work, could change the world for the better. Essex would be freer and more daring than the rest. This founding ideology remains at the heart of everything we do. Philanthropy has been at the heart of the University of Essex since our very creation: we were founded on the support of nearly 700 donors and that support continues to make a real difference today. From educating the next generation of talent to pioneering research, state-of-the-art facilities and campus activities; we have built an institution that is known for its excellence in research and excellence in education, for its bold people and for its hunger to make a difference.

read moreInternationalism is central to everything we do. Ranked 4th in the UK for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, at Essex you'll find the world in one place. We've established strong partnerships with over 300 international institutions and close cooperation with these partners is central to our strategic aims to achieve excellence in education and excellence in research. Our international outlook is evident in our research, changing the world for the better.