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3.7/5(11 Reviews)University of Essex is among the top choice of Indian students to continue higher education in the UK. The popular streams at the Essex include Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, and more. The most popular specializations among the Indian students include Computer Science, Finance, General Medicine, etc.
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Colchester Campus Location & contact
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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| University City | Colchester, Essex, UK |
Essex University accommodation
The University of Essex provides accommodation to international students. The cost of accommodation includes energy bills, internet access, contents insurance, 24x7 security, etc. The rooms are availa
The University of Essex provides accommodation to international students. The cost of accommodation includes energy bills, internet access, contents insurance, 24x7 security, etc. The rooms are available in three categories, Enhanced (refurbished rooms), premium (bigger bed), and premium+ (bigger bed and more living space). The living costs for the university accommodation are given as follows:
| Student Type | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | EUR 105 - EUR 215 | EUR 456 - EUR 930 |
| Postgraduate | EUR 117 - EUR 258 | EUR 507 - EUR 1,119 |
The costs for the private rented shared accommodation at the university are given in the table below:
| Costs | Weekly | Monthly | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | EUR 174 | EUR 749 | EUR 8,988 |
| Bills | EUR 15 | EUR 64 | EUR 768 |
On-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- University is offering on-campus accommodation facility to all the first year students of undergraduates and postgraduates students at two of its campuses- Colchester Campus and Southend Campus
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- University is offering on-campus accommodation facility to all the first year students of undergraduates and postgraduates students at two of its campuses- Colchester Campus and Southend Campus
- National student housing Award-winning accommodation guaranteed to international students
- First-year students along with a partner are not guaranteed an accommodation
- It has all sort of accommodation types like single gender flats, twin sharing rooms, shared & self-contained accommodation, short stay vacation accommodation with self-catered options
- Residences houses named North Towers, Wolfson Court, The Meadows, University Quays, etc. are available on Colchester campus
- Student housing provides launderette facilities, gym, cabled and wi-fi internet connection, kitchen, microwave, mattresses, chairs and much more
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Accommodation Expense- PG Accommodation expenses:Pound 5838
- On-campus housing:www1.essex.ac.uk/accommodation/
Meal Expense- Living expense links:essex.ac.uk/life/colchester-camp...
Colchester Campus ratings & reviews
3.7/5
11 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 40% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Sporty
Easy going
Internships2.6
Part time work3
Post study jobs3.3
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.7
Public transportation4.1
Safety4.5
Indian Food3.5
Permanent Immigration3
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Anonymous
MSc. in Accounting and Financial Management - Batch of 2024
Offered by University of Essex
3.5
Great opportunity for students.
Tips: Better to get accommodation in university so you get a good connection with university students and professors, so easy to communicate and better internships and assignments help. You can apply for hardship funds of 1000 GBP for you to live in the UK.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1125
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 29675
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Anand Kumar
Master of Business Administration (Essex MBA) - Batch of 2026
Offered by University of Essex
4
Balanced growth, strong support with room to improve.
Tips: Programme structure is rigorous but rewarding; workload can be heavy in core terms. Campus resources are strong like the library, career centre, counselling but some services have long wait times. Housing options vary by department; apply early and check visa/tuition requirements if you're international. Caring into a new city can be overwhelming at first, but peer groups and orientation events helped a lot. Cultural differences mainly involve communication style and time management expectations.
Likes (Safety): The campus feels very secure with a visible security presence well-lit areas and quick response times. Low crime rates in the area and a strong sense of community trust. The campus feels very secure: visible security presence well-lit areas and quick response times. Low crime rates in the area and a strong sense of community trust.
Dislikes (Internships): The internship opportunities were limited in number and geographic availability and several postings required prior experience I didn't have. Some resources exist including a general career portal and a few campus workshops but guidance is fragmented.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 675
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 56825
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Atharva Milind Rodge
MSc in Applied Data Science - Batch of 2024
Offered by University of Essex
4.3
The college is great and offers variety of courses and the campus is the best.
Tips: If you want to go to a university with a good campus, then the University of Essex is the place to go. Some of the courses they offer are not as good as others, so choose your course based on the ranking. The university ranks well for students with a math background, but they offer a variety of courses with slightly different modules, so choose the course that is right for you. I am quite satisfied with my experiences.
Likes (Safety): I felt safe walking to the university even though it was a bit of a distance from the city. The surroundings were good and secure and I never felt unsafe. It was convenient to travel there but it was still safe to travel.
Dislikes (Value for money): Even after getting the scholarship the quality of education for a particular course was not that good. Some of the professors weren't as good as expected and the college only lasted for 6 months. After that you would have to work on your major project from home.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 610
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000
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Anonymous
MSc in Data Science and its Applications - Batch of 2025
Offered by University of Essex
2.3
University of Essex is good. Part-time is less.
Tips: There are no part-time jobs, students are living in London for their part-time job.
Students should come here with some prior knowledge.
Don't take exams slightly.
If you love nature then Essex is the best place to live in.
If you really want to study then University of Essex is good, but if you want to do more things along with your studies then go somewhere near London.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Anonymous
MSc in Advanced Computer Science - Batch of 2024
Offered by University of Essex
4.7
Great academic support online and offline.
Tips: Take a Forex card before coming here. It's very helpful. Getting your BRP, a sim card, and a bank account here, should be the first things you do after arriving here. Learn some basic cooking, otherwise you will end up spending a lot more money on food.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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