University of Essex

University of Essex is one of the UK’s leading academic institutions. Founded in 1964 when it opened its doors to a cohort of just 122 students at Wivenhoe Park in Colchester, the University has grown in both reputation and size, developing a worldwide reputation for top quality teaching and research.

The University of Essex was born during a rare moment of national hope and enthusiasm in the early 1960s, when everything seemed possible and new departures seemed essential.’

Mission
The purpose of the University is to extend and deepen the fund of human knowledge and pass the benefits on to others.

Vision
Essex will be acknowledged as a powerful regional university with global impact and an international reputation that is unparalleled for a university of our size.

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs

Faculty

• Faculty of Humanities and Comparative Studies
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Law and Management
• Faculty of Science and Engineering

Departments

• Art History and Theory
• Biological Sciences
• Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
• Economics
• Government
• History
• International Academy
• Language and Linguistics
• Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies
• Mathematical Sciences
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Sociology

Schools

• School of East 15 Acting School
• School of Health and Human Sciences
• School of Law
• Essex Business School

Contact Details
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park,
Colchester CO4 3SQ,
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1206 873333
Official Website: http://www.essex.ac.uk/