University of Essex

Founded in 1964, University of Essex has grown to be one of the UK's top academic institutions and a leading research university. It has more than 9,000 students on three campuses. The university has nearly 20 academic departments that provide undergraduate and post-graduate instruction in areas such as arts and humanities, engineering, law, management, and science. In addition, University of Essex houses more than 20 academic centres and institutes, including the European Centre for Analysis in the Social Sciences and the Institute for Social and Economic Research. It also offers short courses for professionals in business and management training, professional development, and health services.