Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Essex. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 47 | $27,776 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 40 | $33,230 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 33 | $27,776 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 32 | $28,500 | See → |
| Social sciences | 30 | $27,776 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 26 | $32,153 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 26 | $31,816 | See → |
| Business & management | 23 | $33,230 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 22 | $32,153 | See → |
| Psychology | 20 | $29,796 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 17 | $27,776 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 11 | $27,776 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $27,776 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 4 | $29,224 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $32,153 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $32,153 | See → |
Costs and entry
62 courses mention scholarships. 1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Essex
The job market for the University of Essex's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Essex cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $30,099 a year; half of the University of Essex's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $27,776 and $32,153. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $33,230, public health & allied health $27,776.
How is the University of Essex ranked?
The University of Essex is ranked #456 by QS (2026), #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #29 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #12 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Sociology (#72) and Philosophy (#101).
What IELTS score does the University of Essex need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (134 of the 374 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Essex offer?
344 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (47), economics, finance & accounting (40) and humanities & languages (33).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Essex's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.