Overview
University of Essex is one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Guardian and Complete University Guide 2025), founded in 1964. The university has 3 UK campuses, all easily accessible from Central London. The Colchester Campus is the largest, with 15,000 students from more than 130 countries. The University of Essex acceptance rate is around 74%.

At Essex, you can choose from over 500 programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study. University of Essex fees for undergraduate programs range from 20,475 to 30,275 GBP, depending on the chosen program. The average annual tuition fee for postgraduate programs is 23,900 GBP. Indian applicants can get up to 4,000 GBP or 50% first-year tuition fee waivers as University of Essex scholarships.
Regional / National Accreditation
The University of Essex is a public research university with degree-awarding powers recognized by the UK government. It is registered with the Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator for higher education in England, and its quality is assured by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).

National Recognition

  • UK Government Recognition: The University of Essex is officially recognized by the UK government to grant degrees. It operates under a royal charter received in 1965.
  • Regulation: The university is registered with the Office for Students (OfS), meaning it must meet specific requirements and conditions related to quality, standards, and student outcomes.
  • Quality Assurance: Its academic policies and procedures adhere to the UK Quality Code published by the QAA, which ensures high standards in UK higher education.
  • Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF): The university was awarded a Silver rating in the TEF, indicating "very high quality education".
Professional Accreditation
The University of Essex has numerous professionally accredited courses across different schools, which can lead to exemptions from professional exams and faster qualification pathways. Specific accreditations include the AACSB and AMBA for its business school, the British Computer Society (BCS) and IET for computer science and engineering, and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for biomedical science. The university also offers online professional courses accredited by the CPD Certification Service.



Special Documents: University of Essex Student Data Form
I-20 (USA) / CAS (UK) Issuance
Pay minimum amount of money required tuition deposit - Submit financial documents for CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). One-Year tuition fees before travel.

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILABLE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Deferment is requested by email to the university, with your deposit carried forward.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
 
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER