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University of Essex Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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International students must apply for the University of Essex admission 2025 by the program deadlines. The deadline for undergraduate and graduate applications varies by program. Mentioned below are the admission deadlines for UG and PG admissions:

  • The University of Essex deadline for undergraduate admission through UCAS is Jan 29, 2025
  • Applicants can apply for graduate admission till Nov 11, 2024, for Jan 2025 entry

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University of Essex Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Does the University of Essex require IELTS?

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International students whose native language is not English must meet the University of Essex English language requirements to get admission. The university accepts IELTS scores as proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned below are the IELTS scores required for UG and PG admission at the university:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5 to 8.0 with minimum of 5.5 to 7.5 in each section

The university also accepts the score of other English language tests such as TOEFL and PTE for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

English Language Test

 Score

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 72 to 114

PTE

Overall score of 59 to 84 with minimum of 59 to 80 in each section

Also read: Required IELTS Score for UK Universities

Q:   How to get admission to the University of Essex?

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Applicants must meet the programme requirements to get admission to the University of Essex. The university has separate requirements for undergraduate and graduate admissions. Mentioned below are the Essex requirements for UG and PG admissions:

UG admission requirements:

  • Complete high school degree with an overall average of 60% or higher
  • Submit a personal statement
  • Meet the English proficiency requirements
  • Provide the latest CV/ Resum
  • 1 Letter of Reference (Optional)

PG admission requirements:

  • Complete a bachelor's degree with 50-55% as per institutions
  • Submit a personal statement of around 500 word 
  • Provide English proficiency language test scores
  • Submit your GMAT or GRE score
  • An updated resume/CV required
  • One Letter of Recommendation

Know more about the Documents required for admission in the UK

Q:   Is it hard to get into the University of Essex?

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It may be difficult for international students to get admission to the university because of its moderately high acceptance rate. The Essex University acceptance rate is around 74%, which means out of 100 applications 74 are admitted to the university. Applicants have to ensure that they meet the programme requirements to get admission to the university. They must also have a valid English language test score to make thier application strong.

Note: The above university acceptance rate is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it may vary. 

University of Essex MBA Admission 2025

58 courses 12 months - 2 years
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: IELTS, PTE
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Q:   Is Essex University good for an MBA?

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Essex University is among the top business and management universities in the UK that offer quality education to international students. It ranks at 61 in the UK by the 'Complete University Guide' for Business and Management studies. The university offers an MBA programme at a low cost for international students. Applicants can complete the first year of education of the MBA programme from INR 17 L to INR 27 L. Therefore, yes the university is good for an MBA in the UK.

Check the list of Top Ranked MBA Universities in the UK

Q:   What is the cost of an Essex MBA?

A: 

The University of Essex MBA cost is vary from INR 17 L to INR 27 L for first-year. The university offers an affordable MBA programme to international students. The table below includes the complete first year cost of studying MBA program: 

Fees components

Amount (for 1 year)

Tuition & fees

INR 27,67,000

Hostel & Meals

INR 6,59,321

Insurance

INR 85,888

Total approximate fees

INR 35,12,209

Also read: MBA in the UK Cost 

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University of Essex Application Process 2025

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Q:   How long does it take to hear back from the University of Essex?

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The admission committee will review the application once submitted by the applicants. They will aim to respond to applications within two weeks once they have received all the relevant documents for the applications. Applicants can create an account on the 'myEssex for Applicants' portal to manage their application.

Q:   What are the application deadlines for the University of Essex?

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Essex University application deadlines vary by application type for international students. Applicants must submit the application by the deadline to get admission to the university. Mentioned below are the application deadline for undergraduate adn graduate admissions:

  • UG: Jan 29, 2025 (UCAS Deadline)
  • PG: Nov 11, 2024 (Jan 2025 entry)

Also read: April and May Intakes in the UK for Indian Students

Q:   How to apply for the University of Essex admissions?

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International students must follow the Essex application process to apply for UG and PG admission. They can visit the 'UCAS' application for UG and the 'Official Website' for PG admissions. The below infographic includes the University of Essex admissions process for UG admissions:

University of Essex UG admissions process

 

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3.7/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Friendly
  • Sporty
  • Liberal
Student Views
  • 43% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships2.8
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3.2
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.7
Value for money4
Public transportation3.8
Safety4.5
Indian Food3.2
Permanent Immigration2.8
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MSc in Data Science and its Applications - Batch of 2025
2.3
University of Essex is good. Part-time is less.
Tips: There are no part-time jobs, students are living in London for their part-time job. Students should come here with some prior knowledge. Don't take exams slightly. If you love nature then Essex is the best place to live in. If you really want to study then University of Essex is good, but if you want to do more things along with your studies then go somewhere near London.
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MSc Advanced Computer Science - Batch of 2024
4.7
Great academic support online and offline.
Tips: Take a Forex card before coming here. It's very helpful. Getting your BRP, a sim card, and a bank account here, should be the first things you do after arriving here. Learn some basic cooking, otherwise you will end up spending a lot more money on food.
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MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology - Batch of 2018
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Academic rigor and cultural exploration
Tips: Have no preconceived notions about the country and the people. Do not focus on making Indian friends but make friends with people from different countries and be open to enjoying cultural differences. Spend a of time in the library and stay on campus as it opens more avenues for TA opportunities.
Likes (Safety): The law and order maintenance is really great and the people are really friendly and accommodating to international students. The people don't judge and are very friendly. The student council and faculty are really helpful as well. Also, the environment is very refreshing.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Personally as an Indian, it was different for me to get used to many fast food options so would prefer cooking. Niche ingredients are hard to find as well. Buying food can be really expensive. The flavour profile of the fast food was not to my liking.
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MSc Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2023
4.3
A budget ranking university for computer science.
Tips: It is a good university if you’re looking for a budget, ranking and amenities for computer science department. This university is located a bit far away from London which makes it bit hard to travel around in UK. But this gives you the advantage of living on a budget.
Likes (Student Life): This university gives good study exposure, entertainment and affordability in living as it is located a bit far away from the city. As a student, it’s your job to make sure that you make the best out of it by studying and keeping yourself updated for the assignments.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part time work in the university is easy to get but you get only a few hours of work. Hence, you may need to find more part time jobs to support yourself. This I guess is the same for all the universities around. This can be easily compensated by finding a job outside the campus.
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Master of Business Administration (Essex MBA) - Batch of 2023
3.8
Campus and faculty are great at University Of Essex
Tips: Campus and faculty are great. Might have to struggle a bit for relevant work experience so if you can ride that out financially, it’s a good experience. The city is great. Limited options when it comes to hanging out but you can always go to London which isn’t far.
Likes (Indian Food): Plenty of food options in the city and online for Indian/South Asian food. Good takeaway options as well. Might help to learn cooking though as delivery fees are a lot and not something I was used to paying. Other than that, plenty of choices for both Indian and other cuisines.
Dislikes (Part time work): It’s slightly difficult to find part time work relevant to my course (MBA) in Colchester as there’s not much work here. So, the part time options are restaurants or call centers, etc. If you get online, you might find work elsewhere around but you’ll have to spend on transportation then.
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LLM International Law - Batch of 2022
3.2
For sure, it is a brand. You have to decide what you want from the University.
Tips: I would say, please participate in all the activities that come your way. Also, the academic curriculum is a blend of remote classes and physical classes. It is also very important to do a lot of self study so that you can improve your base. There's a very big library and a study center with computers, use that as much as you can.
Likes (Student Life): Student life is good. There's a very active student union that brings in new events every now and then. Plenty of societies to join and a good campus with loads of facilities. Facilities include a gym, sports center and a huge campus with greenery. There are a couple of restaurants and takeaways too. There are also other shops for daily needs within the campus.
Dislikes (Internships): I have done a masters degree. So, we did not have enough time to do an internship. University does not help much in getting an internship. However, there are websites called careerhub and gradintel wherein even alumni can have access and look for internships and jobs, including part time jobs.
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University of Essex Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   What are the English language requirements of Essex University?

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Applicants whose native language is not English must meet the English language requirements of Essex University. The university accepts the test score of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs. Mentioned below are the English language tests and their score for UG and PG admission:

English Language Test

 Score

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5 to 8.0 with minimum of 5.5 to 7.5 in each section

TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 72 to 114

PTE

Overall score of 59 to 84 with minimum of 59 to 80 in each section

Q:   What is the acceptance rate for the University of Essex for international students?

A: 

The University of Essex acceptance rate is around 74%, which means out of 100 applications only 74 are admitted at the university. The moderately high acceptance rate makes admission slightly competitive for international students. Applicants must complete the online application by the deadline to get admission to the university.

Also read: Easiest Universities to Get into UK with High Acceptance Rates

Q:   What are the minimum requirements for the University of Essex?

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International students must meet the minimum requirements for the University of Essex admissions. The admission requirements vary by programme for international students. Mentioned below are the general entry requirements for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

UG admission requirements:

  • Complete high school degree with an average of 60% from the best four subjects
  • Submit a personal statement
  • Meet the English proficiency requirements
  • Provide the latest CV/resume
  • Submit a Letter of Reference (Optional)

PG admission requirements:

  • Complete a bachelor’s degree with 50% or 5.3/10 from Band 1 or Band 2 institution/ 55% or 5.8/10 from all other institutions
  • Submit a personal statement of around 500 word
  • Provide English proficiency language test scores of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
  • Submit your GMAT or GRE score
  • An updated resume/CV required
  • One Letter of Recommendation

Also read: Requirements to Study in the UK for Indian Students

Q:   What is the tuition fee for the University of Essex?

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The University of Essex tuition fees range between INR 8 L and INR 27 L for first-year study. The university is an undergraduate and graduate programme at an affordable cost as compared to other popular colleges in the UK. The table below includes the list of courses and their first-year fees for international students:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS

INR 16 L - 24 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 17 L - 27 L

MIM

INR 20 L

BA

INR 18 L - 22 L

MA

INR 17 L - 23 L

MSc

INR 17 L - 24 L

BBA

INR 18 L - 24 L

BSc

INR 18 L - 24 L

BE/BTech

INR 18 L - 24 L

LLM

INR 18 L - 23 L

MSN

INR 18 L - 21 L

MPH

INR 18 L - 20 L

MFA

INR 17 L - 19 L

BHM

INR 18 L - 24 L

BSN

INR 21 L - 22 L

Read more about the Most Affordable Universities in the UK

Q:   What is your review of the University of Essex?

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Essex University gets an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5.0 by verified reviews given by students. The university gets a 4.7 rating out of 5.0 for Students Life and a 4.3 rating out of 5.0 for Quality of Faculty. The table below includes the reviews of the University of Essex given by students:

ComponentsRatings
Student Life4.7
Safety4.5
Quality of faculty4.3
Value for money4.0

Also read: Shiksha Grading System

Q:   Does the University of Essex give scholarships?

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There are multiple University of Essex scholarships available for international students. Applicants must meet the criteria to be eligible for scholarships at the university. Mentioned below is the list of scholarships at the university with amount:

ScholarshipsAmount
Academic Excellence International Masters ScholarshipINR 4.32 L
Postgraduate Conversion Courses in AI and Data Science ScholarshipsINR 10.80 L
The Essex MBA Dean's AwardINR 27.02 L

Also read: UK Scholarships for Indian Students

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