University of Essex

Ranked in the top two per cent of world universities, and celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2014, the University of Essex has established a global reputation. Our pioneering research helps to inform policy and change lives in the UK and overseas. Placed in the top ten UK universities for research quality, and top for social science, we are an international community for original thinkers. In 2013 we were awarded the only Regius Professorship for political science by HM The Queen. Research is integral to our teaching, providing a transformational living and learning experience which empowers our students with the skills, knowledge and curiosity to build successful careers and lead fulfilling lives. Our students ranked Essex second in the UK for overall satisfaction with their courses in the 2013 National Student Survey. With more than 12,000 students from 130 countries, Essex graduates develop a genuine world view.

As a university we value the following: the highest academic and professional standards, social, cultural and economic obligation, environmental sustainability, diversity, equality of opportunity, integrity and leadership. We value sound financial management as a means of securing our academic activity and taking control of our own destiny. At Essex, research, teaching and knowledge transfer enjoy parity of esteem. The purpose of the University is to extend and deepen the fund of human knowledge and pass the benefits on to others. Our mission is to be a globally competitive, research-intensive, student-focused university that takes seriously its economic, social and cultural responsibilities to the eastern region, the UK and the world.

Foundation year: 1965
Short name: UE
Type: Public
Students: 12400
Faculty: 680
Faculty/Students Ratio: 18:1
Region: Europe
Location: Colchester, Essex