Study Abroad

  England

• East England: 
Colchester

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: October to June

Description: The University of Essex Study Abroad programme offers academic study for the Autumn term, Spring/Summer Semester or Full Year in a University of high standing.

Highlights:
* Academically strong, with high standards of teaching and an international research reputation.
* Lively and very friendly international community with students from over 140 countries.
* An attractive campus setting.
* All Study Abroad students are guaranteed accommodation.
* Excellent sports and arts activities.
* Easy access to London (one hour by train) and the Continent.

Cost in US$: $20,000 per academic year

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

University of Essex's Mission Statement: In 1964 the Queen granted a Royal Charter constituting and founding the University. It is one of the UK's leading academic institutions and has an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching. The University has 19 departments spanning the Humanities, Law & Management, Social Sciences, and Science and Engineering. Special strengths include Sociology, Politics, Economics, and Art History. The University is on a green campus in historic Colchester, which is one hour from London by train. There are currently around 8,000 students at the University; 25% of these are within the Graduate School. The University is an international community with students from more than 140 countries. In recent assessments Essex has regularly ranked among the top ten UK universities for the quality of its research, with many of its departments rated as 'outstanding' by international standards.

Year Founded: 1964