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Essex UniversityStudents Ratings & Reviews
3.6/5
15 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Sporty
Easy going
Internships2.5
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3.1
Quality of faculty4.1
Student Life4.5
Value for money3.5
Public transportation4.2
Safety4.4
Indian Food3.2
Permanent Immigration2.8
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Vyom Mehta
Master of Business Administration (Essex MBA) - Batch of 2025
4.4
Study abroad is not just about curriculum but experiencing a new life
Tips: Check for eligible and available scholarships before joining. It was a huge cultural shift from India, as the UK has quieter evenings and all the shops shut early. The university has a huge campus and has all the necessary amenities and services. No quick commerce, so it was mandatory to stock essentials.
Likes (Student Life): An MBA was all about lectures, presentations, and networking. It was fun to meet people from diverse backgrounds. People in my batch had a good amount of industry experience, so it was a great knowledge-sharing environment. I was a part of the Students' Union, where a lot of campus events took place, and we organized the majority of them.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Limited veg food options are available within campus, and the restaurants that do serve veg food are off campus in the town center, which is a bit far. Hence, I mostly prefer cooking by myself. It is mandatory to learn cooking as well because food delivery options are limited and not available 24x7 like in India.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 850
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000
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Anonymous
Master of Business Administration (Essex MBA) - Batch of 2025
3.9
Beautiful fun loving and nostalgic
Tips: Before you actually arrive at Essex, you definitely want to sort out your housing and figure out how you're getting around. The Colchester campus is pretty unique because it’s built around these massive concrete squares, and honestly, it is incredibly easy to get completely lost during your first week. You’ll save yourself a massive headache if you pull up the campus map early and get a feel for where your lecture halls actually are.
It’s also a really smart move to download your module syllabus and timetable the second they go live so you aren't scrambling and missing classes right off the bat. Outside of campus, make sure you explore the town of Colchester itself. It’s actually Britain's oldest recorded town, so it has a cool historic vibe, but you'll want to figure out the bus routes from campus into the town center early on so you know where the best food spots, supermarkets, and pubs are.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 950
Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 100650
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Anonymous
MSc in Data Science and its Applications - Batch of 2025
2.2
Lovely campus good facilities
Tips: They actually have scholarships for anyone who cleared their HSC with over 60%, but just heads up—you also need to score really well in English to qualify. The info I got was solid, but honestly, the whole study abroad scene in the UK is a bit of a mess right now. With all the recent law changes and them cutting back on post-study work (PSW) visas, it’s getting tricky. You definitely need to do your homework and research everything thoroughly before making a move.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Anonymous
MSc. in Accounting and Financial Management - Batch of 2024
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
4.0
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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Likitha Kalvagattu
MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2024
3.5
The university will not provide any support for internships.
Tips: A lot of cultural shifts happen but it's not related to college, I say. It depends on who you are living with after coming here. I have got a 5000 scholarship for the total tuition fees because of my graduation percentage. So if you have a good percentage in graduation, worth asking the university for any support. I am satisfied with my university very well but not with the country. Long-term settlement is not so good in this country.
Likes (Indian Food): Plenty of Indian restaurants and international cuisines are there. It completely depends on the individual and their working patterns. If they can manage, they should cook or else if you want to eat out, you have plenty of options available.
Dislikes (Internships): The university will not provide any support for internships like in India, here we have to do everything on our own. You need to find on your own and there will be a tri-party agreement among the university, the student and the company. Also it's not worth doing a placement course in the UK.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 925
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Essex University
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The University of Essex MBA course is of 1 year. This course has accreditation from AMBA. Also, while studying this course, Essex Business School awards the Essex MBA Dean's Award. The discount between 10% - 100% of the tuition fee value is available. For the inernational students, the MBA tuition f
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Chandra Chaudhary
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
The University of Essex students can work part time. Per week, the students can work for up to 20 hours (degree and above students). Popular Part time jobs in the UK among international students are-
- Tutor
- Graphic Designer
- Tour Guide
- Barista
- Event Planner
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Ishita Singh
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes. There is one Indian Society at Essex University. This society conducts events, ranging from social gatherings to cultural festivals, featuring food and traditions. A few of the events conducted by Essex Uni are-
- Diwali
- Holi
- Bollywood nights
- Farewell parties
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Himanshi Shekhar
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
No, according to aggregate stats from all the unofficial sources, the University of Essex admissions are not difficult. The stats reflect that 74 in every 100 applications are accepted by the university. This means that more than 70% of applications are accepted for University of Essex admissions.
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Anubha
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
In the Times Higher Education ranking, the University of Essex ranking is #301-350 in 2026. The subject rankings for this university as per Times Higher Education rankings are-
| Subject | Rankings |
|---|---|
| Psychology | #101-125 |
| Business & Economics | #126-150 |
| Law | #151-175 |
| Computer Science | #201-250 |
| Arts and Humanities | #251-300 |
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Anya Aggarwal
Contributor-Level 10
Essex UniversityLocation
| University City | Colchester, Essex, UK |
Essex UniversityContact Information
Address
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ
Colchester ( Essex)
Phone
+44 (0)1206 873666
(For general query)
+44 (0)1206 872719
(For admission query)
Email
enquiries@essex.ac.uk
(For general query)
pgadmit@essex.ac.uk
(For admission query)
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