University of Essex www.essex.ac. uk The University of Essex An Introduction International Office Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex, CO4 3SQ Tel: +44 (0)1206 872371 Fax: +44 (0)1206 874828 Email: [email protected]
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk The University of Essex An
Introduction International Office Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex,
CO4 3SQ Tel: +44 (0)1206 872371 Fax: +44 (0)1206 874828 Email:
[email protected]
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk University of Essex What to
consider University reputation and strengths Location and
environment Range and quality of courses Accommodation Facilities
and costs Student composition Choosing a UK University
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk University of Essex Our
reputation 10th in the UK for research (RAE) All but 1 Department
at Essex scored 4, 5 or 5* in RAE 7th in the UK for teaching
quality (QAA) All departments assessed scored 20 or more out of 24
in QAA Internationally respected qualifications
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk University of Essex Our
campuses Colchester Situated in over 200 acres of parkland
Friendly, secure environment Lecture halls, seminar rooms, computer
labs and library all within easy access Sporting, shopping and
extensive social facilities on your doorstep 100% of accommodation
on campus
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk Our campuses Southend Brand
new state of the art campus Opened in 2005 Situated in the centre
of busy Southend-on-Sea An exciting, modern and dynamic environment
Home of the new School of Entrepreneurship and Business
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk Our locations Colchester
is.. Only 55 miles from Central London Only 1 hour away by train
The UKs 3 rd safest city, according to official surveys The UKs
oldest recorded town The town with the lowest rainfall and highest
number of sunshine hours in the UK Southend is.. Only 40 miles from
London & Only 30 minutes away by train The UKs safest city
according to official surveys, and a famous seaside town
Colchester. Southend
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk Accommodation All overseas
students are guaranteed University accommodation All single
occupancy bedrooms All accommodation is on campus, within easy
walking distance of the teaching buildings Many bedrooms en-suite
All accommodation comes with furniture, heating, high speed
internet connection, communal kitchens and a cleaner every
weekday
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk Facilities Large indoor and
outdoor sports complex Extensive social facilities Medical centre
on campus Coffee shops and restaurants State of the art
laboratories and research facilities Student Jobshop Open access
computer labs Extensive library and online archive Multi-faith
chaplaincy
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk Our courses 19 different
departments covering many areas including: Accounting, Finance,
Economics Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Computer
Science and Electronic Engineering Telecommunications, Internet
technology Law, Sociology, Human Rights, Politics and International
Relations Biological Science inc. Biomedical and Biotechnology
Public Health, Sports Science, Psychology English Language
Teaching, Linguistics History, Literature, Theatre, Film,
Media
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk Flexible entry routes
Bridging Year foundation course - successful completion guarantees
entry to undergraduate programmes Pre-sessional English classes
General English courses to prepare you for IELTS. Route to a 3 year
Bachelors degree through the International Academy and Insearch
Essex
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk 42% of Essex students come
from outside the UK, making it one of the most popular UK
universities Over 120 countries are represented Staff are drawn
from around the world Courses with an international focus Student
run cultural societies Support with visa renewals Wide range of
student support activities Links across the world An international
community
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk Fees and expenses Bridging
Year (all courses): 7,450 English Language programmes: 5, 10, 15,
20 weeks @ 200 per week Classroom based undergraduate and research
degrees: 9,250 Classroom based Masters degrees: 9,900 All
laboratory based degrees: 11,990 Bachelors degrees are 3 years
Masters degrees are usually 1 year Ph.D courses can take 3-5 years.
Accommodation from 60-91 per week Living expenses around 4,000 per
year Accommodation and cost of living are both considerably cheaper
than London
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University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk How to apply 1.Download
forms from our website, or 2.Contact one of our local agents for
forms and advice Apply directly to the University for Bridging
Year,and Postgraduate courses. Undergraduate applications through
UCAS Documents Transcripts from high school and/or university
English language certificate References Research proposal for Ph.D
students Other documents (e.g. CV / resume)