The University of Essex

Colchester · UKPRN 10007791

14,015students enrolled

7,780female students

6,170male students

Sponsor Licence Status

Checked against the Home Office register on 26 July 2026.

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Licence statusStudent Sponsor - Track Record

Visa routeStudent

Registered asUniversity of Essex

This institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.

Quick Facts

Official website: essex.ac.uk
Address: Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Co4 3Sq
UKPRN: 10007791 · UKRLP record

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About The University of Essex

The University of Essex is a UK higher education provider based in Colchester, with around 14,015 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it a mid-sized higher education provider.

It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.

Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Colchester. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.

Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 26 July 2026.