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Essex University
Essex University is located to the northeast of London near the hugely popular town of Colchester and also very near to some of Britain’s most attractive waterways. Essex University has an international reputation for teaching and research and boasts close to 9,000 students, many of whom are from overseas.
The University of Essex has a well-equipped campus that is located in the lovely Wivenhoe Park and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK for its excellent standards.
The University of Essex has four schools of faculty encompassing 19 academic departments. The various schools cover:
• Arts and Humanities
• Law
• Science and Engineering
• Social Sciences
Essex University Campus Life
The Essex University campus lies amid the striking parkland of Wivenhoe Park, near the coast, countryside and Colchester city. This beautiful park has been around since the 18th century and contains Wivenhoe House; the University's hotel and conference centre.Accommodation at Essex University is available to about 50 per cent of students and at low cost compared with other UK institutions. On-campus sports and leisure facilities are comprehensive and include squash courts and a gym. In addition, there is also a theatre and gallery on site, as ell as the popular University of Essex Students' Union.
The city of Colchester
Colchester is an easy jaunt from London and is well known for its abundance of eateries in all categories, as well as its numerous pubs and bars in the town centre. As Britain's oldest recorded town, Colchester is no stranger to history, and it was the first capital of Britain during the Roman era. As a result, there is a striking number of historical gems in and around the city and some quality museums and galleries to boot.
Student Loans
Essex University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.
