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University of Essex: Rankings, Fees, Programs, Placements

Colchester, Essex, UK

3.7 /5

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57 Student Q&A

Shiksha popularity ranking

#275 in World

#37 in UK

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200 acre campus
Estd. 1964

Essex University Overview

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About University of Essex
University of Essex Ranking 2025
University of Essex Programs
University of Essex Admissions 2025
University of Essex Scholarships 2025
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About University of Essex

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History

Established in 1964, the University iof Essex is among the best public universities located in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.

University of Essex has been accredited by the AACSB and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. As per the Shiksha Rankings, the rank of Essex University is #40 in the UK.

Things to Know about the University of Essex

Some important things to know about Essex University are mentioned below-

Particulars	Validations
Acceptance Rate	Around 74%
Rankings	#40 in the UK
IELTS Score	Overall score of 6.0 or higher
Annual Tuition Cost	UG: INR 18 L - 24 L PG: INR 16 L - 26 L
Top 5 Programs	MBA, Human Resource Management, Banking & Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing
Campuses	3 campuses, namely the Colchester Campus, the Southend-On-Sea Campus, and the Loughton Campus

University of Essex History

In 1964, Essex University started its first academic journey with 122 students. Later, over 100,000 students from more than 140 countries graduated over the next five decades.

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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

IELTS
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UG/PG course ratio

0.6

University of Essex Ranking 2025

University of Essex is frequently recognized for its academics and global reputation. The university was ranked #38 at national level as per the Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025.

University of Essex's specialized courses such as #41 and #37 have been ranked MIM and LL.B. nationally, respectively.

Apart from this, QS also ranked the university at #472 in 2025, whereas The Guardian ranking it at #23 in 2025.

#275

World level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

#37

Country level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

Course wise : Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#14

Politics

#23

Computer Science Engineering

#35

Biology

#36

Electronics Engineering

#38

Electrical Engineering

Ranked #37 in Top universities in UK

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University of Essex Programs

With three academic faculties under its ambit, the University of Essex offers a range of courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree courses to international students every year. As per the historical data of the university's alumni, some of the popular streams of study at Essex University include Economics, Law, Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Political Science & Government, and more.

Note: In the above pie chart, Others include Mathematics, Business/Commerce, Finance, Human Rights, and Marketing.

At the University of Essex, MSc in Finances is one of the most popular courses. Students can complete this course in 12 months and choose one of the following specializations:

Asset Pricing
Portfolio Analysis
Derivative Securities
Hedging Financial Risk
Corporate Finance

M.Sc.

134 Courses

3.8(6)9 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹15 L - 28 L

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Vikash + 199 others got admitted through us.

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MBA/PGDM

60 Courses

3.8(1)12 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹19 L - 30 L

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– / –

Alekya + 26 others got admitted through us.

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M.A.

85 Courses12 months - 2 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹19 L - 26 L

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Shiksha Ranking

#36

kumkum + 6 others got admitted through us.

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Commonly asked questions
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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.

University of Essex Admissions 2025

Prospective international applicants can apply for the University of Essex admissions through the UCAS Portal for bachelor's courses. For master's courses, candidates can apply through the Official Application Portal available on the university's website.

University of Essex acceptance rate is around 74%, which indicates that this university is moderately competitive.

UG: Every year, the university allows international undergraduates to apply through the UCAS Portal and the deadline for the same is listed below:

Particulars	Dates
Equal Consideration Deadline	Closed
Applications Opening (2026 Intake)	Closed
Deadline for courses in Medicine and Dentistry (2026 Intake)	Mid Oct, 2025 (tentative)

PG: For international graduate students, deadlines vary from course to course.

University of Essex Application Fee for International Students

While applying, UG candidates must submit GBP 28.50 (INR 3 K) as the Essex University application fee for the academic year 2025. Applying for PG courses is free of cost.

Conversion Rate: 1 GBP = INR 107.79

University of Essex Admission Requirements for Indian Students

Indian applicants must meet the Essex University entry requirements listed below to secure enrollment:

UG Requirements	PG Requirements
- Higher secondary school certificate (CBSE/ICSE/State Board); - Overall grade of 60% or higher (best 4 subjects); - Minimum 70% in English subject in Grade XII.	- Bachelor's degree; - 50% or 5.3/10 from Band 1 or Band 2 institution/ 55% or 5.8/10; - Proof of English proficiency; and - Other program-specific requirements.

UG Requirements

PG Requirements

- Higher secondary school certificate (CBSE/ICSE/State Board);

- Overall grade of 60% or higher (best 4 subjects);

- Minimum 70% in English subject in Grade XII.

- Bachelor's degree;

- 50% or 5.3/10 from Band 1 or Band 2 institution/ 55% or 5.8/10;

- Proof of English proficiency; and

- Other program-specific requirements.

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 2025

Essex University offers various scholarships to international students. Some of the most popular University of Essex scholarships are:

Scholarship Name	Reward
South Asia Regional Scholarship	GBP 4,000 scholarships to undergraduate students
Academic Excellence International Master's Scholarship Scheme	GBP 5,000 tuition fee discounts to high achieving masters students
Performance Sports Scholarships & Bursaries	Up to 100% tuition fee discount and other exclusive benefits

The eligibility criteria for the Academic Excellence International scholarships is as follows:

Intake Season	Criteria
Oct 2025 or Jan 2026 intake Tier 1	Overall score of 55% and a CGPA of 6/10
Oct 2025 or Jan 2026 intake Tier 2	Overall score of 60% and a CGPA of 6.5/10

14No. of scholarships available

₹ 2.7 CrTotal scholarship amount

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Commonly asked questions
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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.

Q: Does the University of Essex give scholarships?

There are multiple University of Essex scholarships available for international students. Applicants must meet the criteria to be eligible for scholarships at the university. Mentioned below is the list of scholarships at the university with amount:

Scholarships	Amount
Academic Excellence International Masters Scholarship	INR 4.32 L
Postgraduate Conversion Courses in AI and Data Science Scholarships	INR 10.80 L
The Essex MBA Dean's Award	INR 27.02 L

Also read: UK Scholarships for Indian Students

Essex University Popular Courses

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M.Sc.

MBA/PGDM

M.A.

B.A.

MSc in Data Science icon

12 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹26.02 LGet Fee Details

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MSc Molecular Medicine icon

1 year

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹17.93 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

MSc in Global Public Health icon

12 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹22.54 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

MSc Management icon

12 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹25.6 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

MSc in Business Analytics icon

12 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹26.86 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

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Essex University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Easy going

Sporty

Internships3.1

Part time work3.4

Post study jobs3.1

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.8

Value for money3.5

Public transportation4

Safety4.6

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration3.1

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MSc 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. However, 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. Overall, 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

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science and its Applications - Batch of 2025

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

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Advanced Computer Science - Batch of 2024

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

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2023Read more

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MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology - 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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MSc Artificial Intelligence - 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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University of Essex Placements

University of Essex placements are one of the major attractions for international students and offer a huge return on investment to graduates of the university. As per the Graduate Survey, the career outcome rate for graduates is around 94%.

ROI After Education at the University of Essex

Return on Investment (ROI) for a university is determined by the salary a graduate can expect to earn after graduation, compared to all the costs associated with attending college, such as tuition, living expenses, and foregone earnings. Listed below are the details of the fees (investment) and salary (return) at the university:

Annual Tuition Fee

Average Salary

UG: INR 18 L - 24 L

PG: INR 16 L - 26 L

GBP 24000 (INR 26 L)

University of Essex Alumni Statistics: Sectors Placed

According to the data sourced from the web, the alumni of Essex Uni are currently working with some of the top organizations in the world across multiple industries. Listed below are the details of the University of Essex placements:

Essex University UK alumni members are working at the university campus and in organizations such as NHS, Deloitte, HSBC, EY, Amazon, UCL, Accenture, Google, etc.
Graduates are working in industries such as Business Development, Education, Operations, Information Technology, Finance, etc.
Some of the courses preferred by the alumni are Economics, Law, Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Political Science & Government, etc.

A presentation of the sectors where the alumni of the University of Essex are currently working is as follows:

Note: In the above pie chart, Others include Media & Communication, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, and Consulting.

Top Recruiters

KPMG

Pfizer

Cisco Systems

IBM

pwc

Microsoft

YesBank

AVIVA

Intel

Tata Steel

pwc

Elitecore Technologies

Ernst & Young

CopalPartner

Nestle

Grant Thornton

Deloitte

VISA

Eureka Forbes

Accenture

RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)

Google

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How are University of Essex placements?

Check below the key highlights for University of Essex placements:

University of Essex Placements Highlights
Total Placement Stats	79%
Career Outcome Rate	94%
Internships	Available
the highest Recruiting Sector	Management Level
Average Salary	GBP 24,000 / INR 26 L
Top Recruiting Firms	Insurance
Part-time Work Options	Available

Q: Are the placements at University of Essex good?

Yes, students get the access to impressive placements at the University of Essex. According to the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university ranks -

3.4 stars for part-time work
3.1 for post-study work jobs
3.1 stars for internships

With the help of the above-mentioned rankings it can be concluded that university is good for placements. NHS, Deloitte, HSBC, EY, Amazon, UCL, Accenture, Google are some of the top recruiting companies for the Essex University graduates.

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

University of Essex Fees

University of Essex tuition fee is considered expensive for Indian students. The first-year Essex University fee for UG courses ranges between INR 18 L - 24 L. Whereas, thetuition fee for PG courses ranges between INR 16 L - 26 L.

Cost of Living

The cost of living may vary depending on the student's preferneces and style of living. The monthly cost of living in UK is around GBP 9,207 (INR 1 L). A detailed breakdown of the average cost of living in the UK is mentioned in the table below:

Particulars	Monthly Cost of Living	Cost in INR
Rent	GBP 439	INR 48.3 K
Groceries	GBP 133	INR 14.6 K
Household bills	GBP 79	INR 8.7 K
Going out	GBP 69	INR 7.6 K
Transport	GBP 69	INR 7.6 K
Takeaways and eating out	GBP 66	INR 7.2 K
Clothes and shopping	GBP 48	INR 5.3 K
Holidays and events	GBP 36	INR 3.9 K
Health and wellbeing	GBP 26	INR 2.8 K
Other	GBP 25	INR 2.7 K
Mobile phone	GBP 24	INR 2.6 K
Course materials	GBP 24	INR 2.6 K
Gifts and charity	GBP 21	INR 2.3 K
Friends and family	GBP 19	INR 2 K
TOTAL	GBP 1,078	INR 1.1 L

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(134 courses)	INR 15 L - 28 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 9 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 8, PTE: 50 - 62
MBA/PGDM(60 courses)	INR 19 L - 30 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 6.5, PTE: 56 - 62
M.A.(85 courses)	INR 19 L - 26 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, PTE: 58 - 60
B.A.(292 courses)	INR 20 L - 28 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 - 6, PTE
LL.B.(23 courses)	INR 21 L - 26 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE
BBA(107 courses)	INR 20 L - 27 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 2-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 5.5 - 6, PTE: 50 & Above
LL.M.(9 courses)	INR 23 L - 26 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 60 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(50 courses)	INR 20 L - 29 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
B.Sc.(90 courses)	INR 20 L - 28 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE: 50 & Above
M.Phil(39 courses)	INR 19 L - 23 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, PTE

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University of Essex Notable Alumni

University of Essex UK has a remarkable alumni network of more than 100,000 graduates worldwide, which further adds to its rising popularity. It has proved conducive to launching the dreams of many notable personalities. Some of the well-known names include:

Name	Profession	Pictures
Priti Patel	Former Home Secretary of the UK
John Bercow	British Politician
David Yates	English Director and Producer
Yanis Varoufakis	Greek Economics and Politician
Daniel Libeskind	Polish-American Architect

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LL.B.

BBA

LL.M.

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College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
University of Essex	INR 14.88 L - 28.18 L	#12 Guardian, 2026
Northumbria University Compare	INR 13.19 L - 28.72 L	#37 CUG, 2026
University of Lincoln Compare	INR 11.09 L - 23.14 L	#52 CUG, 2026
Swansea University Compare	INR 5.4 L - 44.07 L	#32 Guardian, 2026
University of Huddersfield Compare	INR 9.89 L - 23.74 L	#65 CUG, 2026
Manchester Metropolitan University Compare	INR 19.19 L - 26.98 L	#33 Guardian, 2026

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University of Essex Campus Life

University of Essex is located in the vibrant city of Essex, England, UK. The university campus consists of 3 campuses and is known to be one of the best campuses around the globe. The campus offers various facilities to the students such student organisations, over 40 sports clubs, on-campus housing, career support service and many more. The Essex University ensures that the students' safety is their top priority. Therefore, students get to study in a very safe, affordable and welcoming environment. Students can choose from more than 120 clubs and associations based on their likings and interests.

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

Indian students at the Uni of Essex get the access to a wide world of opportunities. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university offers one of the best campus life in UK. From academics and sports facilities to meal options and the student affairs team, everything is readily available for students. Also, get the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations. 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	4.8
Safety	4.6
Public Transportation	4.0
Indian Food	3.4

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Is Aston or Essex University better according to QS?

Answered 3 weeks 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

Tasneem Hoda

Contributor-Level 10

Does the University of Essex require IELTS?

Answered 2 months ago

International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the uni

Ranjeeta Shukla

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University of Essex and Brunel University London, which one is better?

Answered 7 months ago

If we consider the below comparison table, Brunel University London is better than the University of Essex based on the global, country, and continental-specific rankings. As per the unofficial source, the Brunel University London ranked #492 among Global universities whereas University of Essex ran

Jasleen Shukla

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Which companies are the top employers at University of Essex?

Answered 7 months ago

The University of Essex is one of most esteemed universities in the United Kingdom for higher education. The University of Essex placement rate is 88%, for undergraduate graduates. This figure indicates that out of every 100 students, around 88 students get employed. Along with this, Essex Universit

Saakshi Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Does University of Essex give a work permit to international students?

Answered 7 months ago

Yes, the University of Essex UK permits international students to work while studying. However, there are certain requirements that international students at Essex University must fulfil that are listed below:

Hours: