Essex

The Uni of Essex International Student Accommodation Discount offers a 50% discount on the weekly rent for these accommodation types: 

• The Meadows: Duo Suites and Shared facility rooms
• This discount is available for only Indian students studying into UG and PG programs

The University of Essex acceptance rate is around 74%. This acceptance rate suggests that this university is moderately selective at the time of admission.

• For admission to the UG courses of Essex Uni, the students must have passed high school (requirements vary as per courses) 
• Whereas, for admission to the PG courses of Essex University, the students must have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 60%. 

For PG courses, the minimum English language proficiency requirements vary as per Groups, so the IELTS score requirement varies. For UG courses admission to the Uni of Essex, Indian students should have a minimum 6.0 score. Other equivalent test scores required are-

• PTE: 60 overall
• TOEFL: 4 overall or 82 overall

Waiver: If students have 70% in Class 12 English subject

In the 2027, the University fo Essex QS ranking is #438. Whereas in 2026 rankings, this university was ranked at #456. Subject rankings of the University of Essex (2026 QS subject rankings) are-

• Politics: #75
• Sociology: #89
• Social Policy & Administration: #101-150
• Economics & Econometrics: #159

According to the QS 2025, Aston has ranked better than Essex University. Additionally, the rankings for Aston University have been improving constantly since the year 2023. 

A detailed QS Rankings comparison between the University of Essex and Aston University: 

The University of Essex acceptance rate is 74% as per an unofficial source. The high percentage demonstrates that the university is lenient during admission and follows an easy approach while selecting candidates for its programs. 

The University of Essex experienced a huge improvement in the rankings as per some renowned ranking bodies. According to US News and World Report, the university ranked #606 in 2025 showcasing a huge improvement compared to the previous year. In addition, the university also ranked #23 and #31 by 'The Guardian' and 'The Complete'. Students can check the table below for the rankings of the University of Essex in various ranking bodies:

The University of Essex MBA cost is vary from INR 17 L to INR 27 L for first-year. The university offers an affordable MBA programme to international students. The table below includes the complete first year cost of studying MBA program: