University of Essex
URN: 133805 • Colchester CO4 3SQ
Overview
- Name
- University of Essex
- URN
- 133805
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anthony Forster (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor
- Telephone
- 01206873333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
Summary
The University of Essex, located in Colchester, is a mixed-gender higher education institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and research. Ranked 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2026, the university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. It is particularly noted for its strong research output, with five subjects featuring in the UK top 10 for research power according to Times Higher Education 2022.
The university prioritises student support and community engagement, with 86% of graduates entering employment or further study within six months of completing their courses, as reported in the Graduate Outcomes 2025. The campus environment fosters a sense of belonging, enhanced by the active Students' Union, which provides numerous opportunities for social engagement and personal development.
Parents can expect a supportive atmosphere for their children, with resources available for both academic and personal needs. The University of Essex also offers a range of accommodation options and facilities aimed at creating a positive student experience, making it a welcoming choice for new students.
The university prioritises student support and community engagement, with 86% of graduates entering employment or further study within six months of completing their courses, as reported in the Graduate Outcomes 2025. The campus environment fosters a sense of belonging, enhanced by the active Students' Union, which provides numerous opportunities for social engagement and personal development.
Parents can expect a supportive atmosphere for their children, with resources available for both academic and personal needs. The University of Essex also offers a range of accommodation options and facilities aimed at creating a positive student experience, making it a welcoming choice for new students.
Useful links
- Governance and strategy (governance)
- Our transparency return (governance)
- Events (calendar)
- University of Essex homepage (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- Clearing 2025 (other)
- Explore our prospectus (other)
- Postgraduate study (other)
- Course Finder (other)
- Undergraduate study (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Market Field School (70.2)
- The St Aubyn Centre Education Department (66.7)
- North East Essex Additional Provision School (57.3)
- Kingswode Hoe School (56.9)
- Market Field School (52.8)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
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| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
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| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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