The University of Essex is home to the tenacious, the bold, the inquisitive and those impatient for change. We’re a university where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected.

We are determined to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything we do. We're committed to two things: excellence in teaching and excellence in research. Making an impact through our research is at the heart of our University. We're in the UK top 10 for research quality in four subjects (Grade Point Average, REF2021) and in the UK top 10 for research power in five subjects (Times Higher Education 2022).

At Essex you will find the world in one place, where you will be working, living and studying with people from across the world. We are ranked 25th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022).