PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Study at one of the top ranked and most welcoming schools in the U.K.! On campus, join friends for a barbecue by the Lakes, grab a meal, coffee, or even a concert in Square 3, or curl up with a good book in the six-floor library. In town, explore the Roman ruins, picturesque historic neighborhoods, and the classic English High Street.
- Highly ranked for political science, Essex courses are engaging and challenging! Take courses in business, social science, the humanities, and more.
- Join an active student body, known for engaging in debates after class, gathering for Open Mic Night every Friday, and advocating for the best interests of all Essex students.
- Over one-third of the students at Essex are from overseas, making it one of the most international campuses in the world!
LIFE ABROAD
Enjoy all that England has to offer at Essex! Based in the historic town of Colchester on one of England’s best parklands, you’ll feel right at home in the English countryside. Although it’s just a quick train or bus ride from London, campus life and the local community offer so much to do you might not want to leave! Seeking an excellent academic experience? Essex is top-ranked in the U.K. for sociology, economics, law, politics, international studies, computer science, psychology, and business. Essex believes in “research-led” teaching, and prides itself on student support, innovation, and sustainability.
What We Love About Essex
Essex is really ideal for anyone who wants to be part of a community and wants more to their study abroad experience than the perfect photos for social media. The super active student body and research-focused classes are perfect for anyone seeking a challenge, a debate, or a moment to shine.
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GET STARTED
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return.
To connect with ISEP, visit our website.
University of Essex is highly regarded for teaching and research in the social sciences and humanities with the departments of government and sociology ranked as the top in the U.K. and economics ranked fourth. Essex was one of the first European Universities to offer both law and social science degrees in human rights. As the fourth in the U.K. for research excellence, we are a unique community of scholars who live, work and play together, backed by donors such as Sir Winston Churchill who believed in our vision of a new type of university for a new age. With a student population of around 12,000 from more than 137 countries, Essex is the ideal community to experience U.K. higher education. Our academic offerings are varied, and our strong areas include, accounting/finance, business, computer science/gaming, mathematics, psychology, art history, linguistics, sports science, film, theater studies, history, philosophy, criminology and biological sciences.