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International programs & student supports

University of Essex

Location: Colchester, England, UK
Website: University of Essex (see Information for Exchange Students)
Virtual tour: Colchester campus tour 
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (late September - December) // Spring semester (January - late June)

Highlights

aerial view of Essex campus
  • The main campus of the University of Essex is situated on more than 200 acres of beautiful parkland, is two miles from the centre of Colchester and 45 minutes from London by train, and is 30 minutes from the seaside.
  • The University of Essex, with more than 8000 students studying at its three campuses, is the most internationally diverse university in the UK.
  • Colchester offers many historic sites and buildings and the surrounding countryside of the region has been the inspiration for many artists throughout history.
  • Support for student equality, diversity and inclusion.

Area of study

  • Art History
  • Biological Sciences
  • Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
  • Economics
  • Government
  • Health and Human Sciences
  • History
  • Language and Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Film and Theatre Studies
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

Course catalogue

Courses available to incoming exchange students: https://www1.essex.ac.uk/modules/

Exchange credit history

See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from the University of Essex. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.

Housing

  • On-campus housing: Guaranteed
    • Guarantee only available for full-year exchange students, whereas single-term students will be subject to availability.
    • Essex offers a range of different types of accommodation, from shared facilities to ensuite rooms. The costs of each type of accommodation varies. Further details are available on the Accommodation Services website.
  • Off-campus housing: Available
    • The Student Union may be able to offer assistance to find private local accomodation.

Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival

Full-year exchange students:

One-term exchange students:

  • Students MUST check here if they need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa. Not all Non-EU/EEA students will require a visa.
  • Students of certain nationalities need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to travel to the UK. Further information is available here.
  • Student will be provided with a standard visitor letter by Essex Abroad to show at the UK border.
  • Students are NOT allowed to work.
  • Students are permitted to undertake volunteering (for a registered Charity organisation / no more than 30 days in total).
  • Health surcharge not required but the student will need to pay for any NHS care they get at the point they use it - unless it’s a free service.
  • Students must ensure they have adequate health cover before leaving their home country.
Please refer to Essex's immigration page for up to date guidance!

How to apply

Learn how to apply or sign up to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!