University of Essex

Institution Profile

About the University of Essex

The University of Essex is home to the curious, brave and bold. We’re a university where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected.

We're committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. We put student success at the heart of our mission, supporting every student from every background to achieve outstanding outcomes; preparing our students to thrive in their future lives.

Our determination to make a difference in society means we’re in the global top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which ranked more than 1,400 universities around the world.

Life in Essex

Your time at Essex will be full of opportunities to meet new people, try new things and develop new skills – its more than just a degree.

Essex is the culturally vibrant county that's home to our three campuses, Colchester, Southend on Sea and Loughton. Our campuses are buzzing with activities and events, and you'll find a supportive network of like minds where you can pursue your passions and have fun.

Curious about student life at Essex? Chat with our current students on Unibuddy and catch a sneak peek of campus life on YouTube Shorts.


Schools and Colleges Activity

We travel to schools and colleges across the UK and around the world to deliver information and talks on different aspects of university life, including the benefits of Higher Education, how to choose a course and student finance. Our world-class academics are also able to offer insightful talks and lectures, to engage and inspire your students.

As well as being able to support schools local to us, we also have Regional Officers in the Midlands, London and South East of England. For more information or to book your event, head over to our Schools and Colleges page.

Visit us

Interested in The University of Essex? Join us at an Open Day, drop by for a Campus tour or join us online. We look forward to welcoming you.



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Regional Contacts based at University of Essex

Sophie Jones

Regional Recruitment Officer (Midlands)

Caroline Attrill

Student Recruitment Officer (South East UK)

Olivia Matthews

Regional Student Recruitment Officer - London

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Essex is a Top 30 UK University (Complete University Guide 2025) and a Top 30 UK Sporting University (British Universities and Colleges Sport table 2024). Additionally, 86% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024).