University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a university in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom, ranked QS #=438. 321 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January, October and September.
The University of Essex is a campus university in Colchester, around an hour from London, ranked =438 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Bangladeshi students benefit from an automatic £4,000 South Asia Scholarship (UG), a £5,000 Global Talent Master's scholarship and 50% off rent at The Meadows accommodation. Master's entry starts from CGPA 2.75.
- QS World University Rankings 2027: =438th
- South Asia Scholarship: £4,000 automatic for Bangladeshi undergraduates
- Global Talent Masters Scholarship: £5,000
- 50% accommodation discount at The Meadows for Bangladeshi students
- Master's entry from CGPA 2.75 (55%/B-)
- Dedicated South Asia regional team
Courses (321)
- MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Marine Biology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Politics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Acting — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Language Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB (Hons) Law (Senior Status) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Film Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Modern Languages — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Social Sciences — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Acting (International) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Systems — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) European Studies with French — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) History and Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Events Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Art History — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Childhood Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Art History and Modern Languages — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB (Hons) Law with Business — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Global Sustainability — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English Literature — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Art History with Language Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Business Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Marketing Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Art History with Modern Languages — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Philosophy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Psychodynamic Practice — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Global Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Modern History — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) History and Heritage — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Essex located?
University of Essex is in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Essex offer?
University of Essex lists 321 courses on UnifinderAi, such as MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration), BSc (Hons) Marine Biology, BA (Hons) Politics and BA (Hons) Acting. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Essex?
Published fees at University of Essex: Undergraduate — Band A (2026/27) £21,500; Undergraduate — Law/Economics/Business, Band B (2026/27) £22,600; Undergraduate — Computer Science/Electronic Eng, Band D (2026/27) £25,050. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Essex?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic and Oxford ELLT.
When are the intakes at University of Essex?
University of Essex runs intakes in January, October and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, October 2027.
Does University of Essex offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: South Asia Scholarship (UG) (£4,000 (Year 1)); Global Talent Masters Scholarship (£5,000); International Student Accommodation Discount (50% off rent).
How do I apply to University of Essex?
The steps are: 1. Apply through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right course and submit the application to the university for you (please do not apply directly) 2. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 3. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 4. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 5. Pay the £4,000 tuition fee deposit required for Bangladeshi applicants 6. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 7. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment