Welcome to our beautiful 200 acre campus just outside of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. Ranked 2nd for student satisfaction (NSS) and top 10 for academic standards (RAE) Essex is popular institution near to London, with an international reputation and outlook. For more information please see www.essex.ac.uk

1. Our Colchester
Campus

2. Our friendly and safe campus is set in 200 acres of
parkland. Everything you need is on your doorstep
and we are an hour away from London!
Study Work Social Life Accommodation Local Area

3. We are in the top 30 of universities in
the world less than 50 years old (THE)

4. Queen Elizabeth II visited the
University for our 40th
Anniversary in 2004. This
year we celebrate our 50th!

5. We are ranked 9th for
the quality of our
research and teaching.
Study

6. Study
We are ranked 9th for the quality of
our research and teaching.
Students are taught in a range of
ways – here is a large lecture!

7. Research and lab work

8. Seminars

9. Practical or placement

11. Group discussion

13. Independent study - our library
contains over 1 million books.

14. We have many computer labs
and a 24-hour reading room.

15. This is our new building for
Essex Business School

16. Study Abroad
Essex students have fantastic opportunities to
study or work abroad as part of their degree.
We have exchange partners in over 35
countries!

17. Field trips

18. Conferences and Competitions

19. Work placements, visits and guest lectures

20. We offer a free language scheme where
students can learn Arabic, French, German,
Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

21. All Essex students get expert advice on
graduate careers, part-time employment,
internships, postgraduate courses and
international opportunities.
Work

22. We have many schemes to help you gain part-
time work and internships while you study

23. Our facilities on campus
are staffed by students

24. .
89% of our international graduates were in employment within 6 months

25. Social
We were recently ranked
2nd for Student Satisfaction

26. Living and Learning - Students
are encouraged to get involved!

27. Volunteering

28. Sports

29. Societies

30. Our Students’ Union hosts weekly events throughout the year

31. And also provide support in addition to the university services from advice
on visas and finance, English support classes to Multi faith Chaplaincy.

32. Essex has 136 nationalities
represented in our student
body. This is our
international food shop!

33. We have many supermarkets and shops on campus

34. And cafés, restaurants and bars

35. Our weekly street
market on campus is
always popular!

36. Essex boasts excellent
sporting facilities

37. There’s great community spirit – each year students from
around the world get together for the Chalking of the Steps!

38. The green campus offers an ideal
place to relax with friends

39. The lakes are beautiful whatever the weather!

40. Some students like to ride around campus

41. Accommodation
All international students are guaranteed our award-winning accommodation!

42. The Towers: Our most
popular accommodation,
social and centrally located,
great value at £70 per week!

43. South Courts: On campus, en-suite,
share kitchens between 4-6 students.

44. The Quays: 15 minute walk from campus
by the River Colne. En-suite rooms
sharing a kitchen between 8 students.

45. The Meadows: The University’s newest
accommodation offering shared and en-suite
flats and townhouses for up to 12.

46. The Houses: en-suite flats on campus

47. A Houses’ kitchen

48. The Meadows’ Social Space

49. A Meadows’ kitchen

50. A Towers’ flat kitchen

51. A Towers’ bedroom

52. A South Courts’ bedroom

53. You’re sure to feel welcome wherever you
choose: Essex was recently ranked in the top
10 for student accommodation.

54. If you want to treat visitors we have Wivenhoe Hotel, a
beautiful restored grade II listed building on campus!

55. We are 1 hour from London

56. Town
Our campus is just outside Colchester,
the oldest recorded town in Britain!

59. This is our town hall!

60. There’s some great shopping!

61. And lots to do

62. We are 20 minutes from the coast

63. And “Constable” Country

65. And travel around the UK and Europe is easy!