Set across scenic campuses in Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, and Loughton, Essex cultivates innovation and inclusivity. It empowers students from over 140 countries to challenge conventions, drive social change, and engage in world-leading research and creativity.
Established by Royal Charter in 1965, the University of Essex is a public research university in eastern England. Home to approximately 17,000 students, it spans three campuses and houses four faculties: Humanities; Science & Health; Social Sciences; and Law & Management. Essex is especially known for its excellence in social sciences research, world-class teaching, and its pioneering Knowledge Gateway innovation park.