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University of Essex: Rankings, Popular Courses, Fees

Q: How is the life of Indian students at University of Essex campus?

Essex Uni offers one of the best campus life to Indian students in the UK, according to student reviews posted on Shiksha Study Abroad. Most of the students feel that the city is extremely safe to live in, which is a strong factor to choose this institution. Listed below are ratings of the University of Essex as per the reviews: Parameters Stars Student Life 4.5 Safety 4.5 Public Transportation 4.1 Indian Food 3.5

Q: Does the University of Essex offer career services?

Yes, the University of Essex has a Career Support and Advice that focuses on supporting students throughout their careers by providing advice and opportunities to them. Some of the services offered at the are as follows: Explore career options; Vacancies for part-time jobs and internships; Prepare CV, cover letter, and application forms; Prepare for interviews and assessments; and Develop a personal statement and elevator pitch.

Colchester, Essex, UK

3.6 /5

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#37 in UK

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About University of Essex
University of Essex Ranking 2026
University of Essex Courses for Indian students
How to take admission to University of Essex from India?
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About University of Essex

The University of Essex is a public research university based in Colchester, England. Its close location to London, and affordable education make it a great option for Indian students planning to study in the UK in 2026. The University of Essex ranking is #12 in The Guardian rankings in 2026. This is the university's highest ever ranking in its 60 year of history. This university is known for its world leading research. Four Social Science subjects of the Uni of Essex are in the Top 10 for research quality in REF 2021.

The University of Essex acceptance rate for Indian students is 74%, according to unofficial sources. The total no. of students at the Uni of Essex is around 17,000. The students at this university hail from 140+ countries. 21.5% students are international. Check Indian students reviews for the University of Essex from here.

Essex University Facts

The University of Essex has been named as a top university in the East of England for overall positivity in the NSS 2025. Mentioned below are some interesting facts about studies at Uni Essex UK:

Particulars	Stats
Founded	1965
Uni of Essex acceptance rate	Around 74%
Main Campus Address	Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, United Kingdom
Total Students	17,000+
Academic Affiliation	AMBA, Universities UK, Eastern ARC

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Year of establishment

1964

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Campus size

200 acres

No. of campus

Scholarships available

Endowment value

Pound 6 million

Accepted exams

UG/PG course ratio

0.6

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Q: Who are the top recruiters in University of Essex placement?

Find below the top employers of University of Essex:

Top Employers
Accenture	Apple
BAE Systems	Deloitte
Nestle	Microsoft
EY	Google
Sentara Health	Shakespeare Company
Hewlett Packard	Tommy Hilfiger

Q: How is the life of Indian students at University of Essex campus?

Essex Uni offers one of the best campus life to Indian students in the UK, according to student reviews posted on Shiksha Study Abroad. Most of the students feel that the city is extremely safe to live in, which is a strong factor to choose this institution.

Listed below are ratings of the University of Essex as per the reviews:

Parameters	Stars
Student Life	4.5
Safety	4.5
Public Transportation	4.1
Indian Food	3.5

Q: Does University of Essex provides scholarships to Indian students?

The University of Essex offers a range of scholarships as well as financial aid to students based on merit and financial needs. Some of the most popular scholarships offered to Indian students are given as follows:

South Asia Regional Scholarship
Academic Excellence International Master's Scholarship Scheme
Performance Sports Scholarships & Bursaries

Other than the scholarships, University of Essex offers UG and PG Student Loans where the student will start repaying the loans after it reaches a value of EUR 25,000 and EUR 404 per week.

University of Essex Ranking 2026

Uni of Essex is one of the top 40 universities in the UK. The University of Essex UK Ranking is #37, according to Shiksha. The university also sits among the top 300 universities in the world, in the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings. The University of Essex World Ranking 2026 is #286.

By Other Ranking Bodies

Mentioned below is how some popular university ranking platforms like The Guardian, The Complete University Guide, and QS have ranked Essex University.

The University of Essex QS Ranking 2026 is #456 in the world. In 2027, the University of Essex ranking is #438.
Essex University UK Ranking 2026 is #12 according to the Guardian
The Complete University Guide ranks it #30 among colleges and universities in the UK for 2027

#286

World level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

#37

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Course wise : Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#12

Politics

#23

Computer Science Engineering

#36

Electronics Engineering

#39

Mathematics

#46

Biology

Ranked #37 in Top universities in UK

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Q: Is the University of Essex a top university?

The University of Essex is one of the top UK Universities. In the Complete University Guide 2027 rankings, the Uni of Essex ranking is #30. Whereas in the Guardian rankings 2026, this university ranks at #12. A few of the subject rankings as per The Guardian rankings are-

Subject	Rankings 2026
Economics	#9
Politics	#12
Sociology and Social Policy	#12
Business and Management	#30

Q: What rank is Essex University in UK?

In the 2027 QS rankings, the University fo Essex 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

University of Essex Courses for Indian students

Uni Essex offers over 300 Master's courses, several UG degrees, and doctorate programs across its 3 faculties and 20+ departments. Indian students can also enroll in University of Essex programs that come with a placement year, allowing students to gain work experience of the industry even before they graduate.

University of Essex Popular Programs

Given below are some popular Essex University courses among Indian students:

University of Essex Online Courses

Essex University also offers online degrees and professional certification programs to its students. Students have 24/7 access to lectures, QnA sessions, seminars, discussion forums, and resources.

M.Sc.

136 Courses

3.4(9)9 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹15 L - 32 L

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B.A.

291 Courses3 - 5 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹21 L - 30 L

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#24

246 students got admitted to this university

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MBA/PGDM

61 Courses

3.8(4)12 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹20 L - 35 L

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14.8K+ students got admitted through us.

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Q: What are some top courses at the University of Essex?

As per REF 2021, the University of Essex consist of four top-ranked subjects in the UK’s top 10 for research quality which include Sociology, Economics & Econometrics, Politics & International Studies and Modern Language & Linguistics. However, according to the Times Higher Education (THE), the University of Essex’s five subjects are in the UK’s top 10 for research power including Sociology, Law, Economics & Econometrics, Politics & International Studies and Computer Sciences.

Q: Does University of Essex offer conditional admissions?

The University of Essex offers various types of offers if you applied via the Direct Admissions Form. You will need to follow the instructions provided in your offer letter to accept your offer. Yes, the University of Essex offers a conditional offer and a conditional offer means that you have been offered a place based on some conditions, these are usually you’re a-level results.

Q: Does the University of Essex offer career services?

Yes, the University of Essex has a Career Support and Advice that focuses on supporting students throughout their careers by providing advice and opportunities to them. Some of the services offered at the are as follows:

Explore career options;
Vacancies for part-time jobs and internships;
Prepare CV, cover letter, and application forms;
Prepare for interviews and assessments; and
Develop a personal statement and elevator pitch.

How to take admission to University of Essex from India?

Indian students planning to enroll in UG courses at the University of Essex need a minimum 60% overall score in their Class 12th Board exams to be eligible for higher studies here. For Master's courses, students with a 2:2 UK equivalent bachelor's degree with a minimum 50% or 5.3 band score out of 10 from Band 1 institutions OR a minimum 55% or 5.8/10 score from Band 2 institutes can apply for the University of Essex Admissions. The university also grants an English language waiver to Indian students with a minimum 70% score in the Class 12th English exam.

University of Essex Application Deadline 2026

Indian students will need to submit a UCAS application for admission to UG courses, while the university accepts applications directly for entry to its PG courses. Mentioned below are the upcoming deadlines for Indian students to apply to Essex University:

Application Type	Application Deadline
UG Courses (UCAS)	Jun 30, 2026
PG Courses (Direct Application)	Vary by Program

Essex University Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students

Students also need to submit the set of documents and test scores mentioned below, along with their Essex University Application to be considered for entry:

Items	Required
Documents Required	Academic transcripts Personal Statement Resume or CV Letters of Recommendation Passport Proof of Financial ability
English Language Test Scores Accepted	IELTS PTE Academic TOEFL
Competitive Test Scores Accepted (not mandatory for most courses)	SAT ACT GRE GMAT

Application fees :Pound 20 - 22
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Not required
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Needed for few courses
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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University of Essex Scholarships

The University of Essex UK offers limited scholarships to its Indian students. However, Indian students can apply for external scholarships in the UK. This includes the Chevening and the Rhodes Scholarship (100% Tuition Fee covered). Listed below are some of the best external scholarships for Indian students in the UK:

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Name	Benefits	Eligibility Criteria
Merit-based	Chevening Scholarship	100% tuition fee cover Flight ticket cover Living Stipend	Maintain strong academics Show leadership skills Have at-least 2 years of prior work experience Clear the interview round
Merit-based	Rhodes Scholarship	Tuition fee covered Annual stipend for living costs 2 economy flight ticket-fare	Young students with strong academics Show leadership skills Clear the interview round Enrolled in a full-time program
Merit-based	GREAT Scholarship	GBP 10,000 (INR 12.46 Lakhs) for 1 year	Enrolled in a full-time PG course Maintain strong academics Show leadership potential and skills

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Essex University Popular Courses

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M.Sc.

B.A.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.6/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

44% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Sporty

Easy going

Internships2.4

Part time work3

Post study jobs3.2

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.1

Safety4.3

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration2.9

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MSc in Applied Data Science - Batch of 2024

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

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024Read more

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- Batch of 2018

3.7

Academic rigor and cultural exploration

Tips: Have no preconceived notions about the country and the people. Do not focus on making Indian friends but make friends with people from different countries and be open to enjoying cultural differences. Spend a of time in the library and stay on campus as it opens more avenues for TA opportunities.

Likes (Safety): The law and order maintenance is really great and the people are really friendly and accommodating to international students. The people don't judge and are very friendly. The student council and faculty are really helpful as well. Also, the environment is very refreshing.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Personally as an Indian, it was different for me to get used to many fast food options so would prefer cooking. Niche ingredients are hard to find as well. Buying food can be really expensive. The flavour profile of the fast food was not to my liking.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2204

Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 22312

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2023Read more

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- Batch of 2023

4.3

A budget ranking university for computer science.

Tips: It is a good university if you’re looking for a budget, ranking and amenities for computer science department. This university is located a bit far away from London which makes it bit hard to travel around in UK. But this gives you the advantage of living on a budget.

Likes (Student Life): This university gives good study exposure, entertainment and affordability in living as it is located a bit far away from the city. As a student, it’s your job to make sure that you make the best out of it by studying and keeping yourself updated for the assignments.

Dislikes (Part time work): Part time work in the university is easy to get but you get only a few hours of work. Hence, you may need to find more part time jobs to support yourself. This I guess is the same for all the universities around. This can be easily compensated by finding a job outside the campus.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 638

Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 57447

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2022Read more

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Master of Business Administration (Essex MBA) - Batch of 2023

3.8

Campus and faculty are great at University Of Essex

Tips: Campus and faculty are great. Might have to struggle a bit for relevant work experience so if you can ride that out financially, it’s a good experience. The city is great. Limited options when it comes to hanging out but you can always go to London which isn’t far.

Likes (Indian Food): Plenty of food options in the city and online for Indian/South Asian food. Good takeaway options as well. Might help to learn cooking though as delivery fees are a lot and not something I was used to paying. Other than that, plenty of choices for both Indian and other cuisines.

Dislikes (Part time work): It’s slightly difficult to find part time work relevant to my course (MBA) in Colchester as there’s not much work here. So, the part time options are restaurants or call centers, etc. If you get online, you might find work elsewhere around but you’ll have to spend on transportation then.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1011

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2022Read more

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- Batch of 2022

3.2

For sure, it is a brand. You have to decide what you want from the University.

Tips: I would say, please participate in all the activities that come your way. Also, the academic curriculum is a blend of remote classes and physical classes. It is also very important to do a lot of self study so that you can improve your base. There's a very big library and a study center with computers, use that as much as you can.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is good. There's a very active student union that brings in new events every now and then. Plenty of societies to join and a good campus with loads of facilities. Facilities include a gym, sports center and a huge campus with greenery. There are a couple of restaurants and takeaways too. There are also other shops for daily needs within the campus.

Dislikes (Internships): I have done a masters degree. So, we did not have enough time to do an internship. University does not help much in getting an internship. However, there are websites called careerhub and gradintel wherein even alumni can have access and look for internships and jobs, including part time jobs.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1087

Prepping time for classes4 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2022Read more

Saswata Sarkar

- Batch of 2021

4.8

Good academics and friendly campus.

Tips: I believe what students should really prepare themselves for before going to university is the curriculum. You should have the habit of writing. We'll have to take coursework of usually 3000-5000 words so mugging up won't really help you. You need to learn to express yourself.

Likes (Public transportation): Colchester is a beautiful town and the buses ply through the university campus and there are bus passes which have a student discount. The frequency of buses going to the main city centre is actually great. I recommend getting the annual pass to the city centre as it saves a lot. If you are travelling elsewhere you can purchase a separate ticket but you'll end up saving a lot till the city centre.

Dislikes (Internships): Looking for an internship totally depends on the student. One should ideally plan the intership hours based on the class timings. Plan your days and provide a schedule to your intership provider for complete clarity. You will not want to miss your classes and at the same time not miss the internship hours.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1800

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025Read more

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University of Essex Career Outcomes 2026

University of Essex maintains a very strong placement record with many of its graduates finding work at top companies like Microsoft, Google, EY, Nestle, HP, and HSBC. Indian students are offered specialized career coaching, workshops on working with Resumes or CVs, and access to job-search portals and networking events during their studies to become job-ready and land full-time roles with high salaries.

University of Essex Placement Rate

The university is yet to release the exact placement rate figures for its most recent batch of graduates who sat in the latest round of the Essex University Placements. However, given below is a breakdown of the top industries where the university graduates are currently working.

Industry	Percentage of Graduates Employed
Business Development	10.5%
Education	8.6%
Operations	7%
Healthcare	5.3%
IT	4.75%

Source: Unofficial

ROI After Studies at Essex University

The latest average graduate salary figures are yet to be made public by the Essex Uni. However, based on the previous available data, the University of Essex average graduate salary stood at GBP 60,000 (INR 75.2 Lakhs).

1 GBP = INR 125.29

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University of Essex Fees for Indian Students 2026

For Indian students, the University of Essex tuition fees range between GBP 21,500 and GBP 31,750 (INR 26.8 Lakhs and INR 39.6 Lakhs) per year for most UG courses. Students planning to enroll in Master's courses at Essex University have to pay between GBP 20,700 and GBP 22,750 (INR 25.8 Lakhs and INR 28.35 Lakhs) per year. A full-time Essex University MBA costs around GBP 28,000 (INR 34.9 Lakhs).

Cost of Living for Indian students at the University of Essex

The average cost of living for Indian students at Essex University is GBP 1,064 (INR 1.3 Lakhs) per month. Here is a breakdown of the living costs for Indian students planning to study there:

Expense Type	Monthly Cost in GBP	Monthly Cost in INR
Rent	GBP 532	INR 66.3 K
Utilities	GBP 88	INR 10.9 K
Groceries	GBP 144	INR 17.9 K
Books & Supplies	GBP 18	INR 2.2 K
Socialising	GBP 179	INR 22.3 K
Healthcare	GBP 22	INR 2.7 K
Mobile and Internet	GBP 16	INR 2 K
Transportation	GBP 65	INR 8.1 K
Total	GBP 1,064	INR 1.3 Lakhs

1 GBP = INR 124.64

Students also read: Cost of Living in the UK for Indian Students 2026

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(136 courses)	INR 15 L - 32 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 9 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, TOEFL: 76 - 88, PTE: 50 - 62
B.A.(291 courses)	INR 21 L - 30 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 - 6, TOEFL: 76 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above
MBA/PGDM(61 courses)	INR 20 L - 35 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 76 - 88, PTE: 56 - 62, GMAT: 600 & Above
M.A.(85 courses)	INR 19 L - 30 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 58 - 60
BBA(105 courses)	INR 21 L - 28 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 - 6, TOEFL: 76 & Above, PTE: 50 - 60
B.Sc.(90 courses)	INR 21 L - 30 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 76 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(50 courses)	INR 21 L - 31 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 76 & Above, PTE: 50 - 60
M.Phil(39 courses)	INR 20 L - 23 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, TOEFL, PTE
LL.B.(23 courses)	INR 22 L - 28 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL, PTE
B.J.M.C.(38 courses)	INR 21 L - 26 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL, PTE

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University of Essex Notable Alumni

The University of Essex has produced Nobel Prize Winners (Oscar Arias, 1987 Peace Prize, and Sir Chris A. Pissiardes, 2010 Economics). Former Secretary of State Priti Patel, Filmmaker David Yates, and Director and Producer Stephen Daldry are some others that are part of the Essex University Notable Alumni. Mentioned below is some more on them and some others to have pursued their studies here:

Name	Known For	Alumnus
Priiti Patel	Bristish Politician Shadow Foreign Secretary Pursued PG studies in British Government and Politics
David Yates	English Filmmaker Directed the final 4 movies of the Harry Potter series Graduated with a BA in Government
Oscar Arias	Former President of Costa Rica Got a PhD in Political Science
Simon Critchley	English Philosopher Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at New School of Professional Research in New York
Richard Bartle	British Writer, Professor, and Game Researcher Co-created Multi-User Dungeon in 1978 Earned a PhD in Artificial Intelligence

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University of Essex	INR 15.46 L - 31.79 L	#30 CUG, 2027
University of Leicester Compare	INR 23.75 L - 36.14 L	#33 CUG, 2027
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University of Huddersfield Compare	INR 10.47 L - 26.65 L	#68 CUG, 2027

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University of Essex Campus

Indian students get a fast-paced study environment at Essex University UK, with student events happening regularly. The Student's Union hosts over 120-student led socities and 40+ Essex Blades sports clubs. The university offers extensive on-campus housing and dining options, a library, state-of-the-art research facilitiesm a Tier 1 University Football Hub in partnership with the Football Association (English FA) & BUCS.

Essex University Campus Locations

Essex University operates 3 campuses in Colchester, Southend, and Loughton. The University of Essex Campus in Colchester is its main one. The university is planning to close it's Southend campus in Summer 2026.

University of Essex Campus Life for Indian Students

Mentioned below are some key aspects of the Indian student life at the University of Essex:

New Indian students get guaranteed on-campus housing at Uni Essex. This applies to new students starting the first year of their UG or PG studies at either the Colchester or Southend campuses.
The Essex Indian Society and the Essex Desi Society are two main Indian student groups at the Essex University campus that hosts events like Diwali parties, Holi celebrations, food nights, and social mixers. They also take care of the Indian food options on-campus.

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Answered 9 months ago

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:

University	2025	2024	2023
Aston University	423	446	551
University of Essex	472	459	465

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