UCAS code: E70
Founded in 1964, we’ve spent 60 years encouraging boldness, bravery and ensuring an Essex education is accessible to all. You’ll feel this Essex Spirit across our campuses.
We’re proud of our students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend university, which is why we’re committed to supporting them; from cost-of-living support including bursaries, to career guidance that lasts a lifetime.
Source: University of Essex
We’re proud of our students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend university, which is why we’re committed to supporting them; from cost-of-living support including bursaries, to career guidance that lasts a lifetime.
Source: University of Essex
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We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Number of students
18,120students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
70%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
4%of students are part-time
Male / Female
45%of students are male
Young / Mature
23%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
25%of students here are from outside the UK
What students say about this university
201 comments (58 students)University of Essex
University of Essex Students' Union
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