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	University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom The University of Essex is based at Wivenhoe Park, Colchester and received its Royal Charter in 1965. 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 17 departments spanning the Humanities, Social Sciences and Science & Engineering.
Website URL:	http://www.essex.ac.uk/essexabroad/
Accommodations:	http://www2.essex.ac.uk/accommodation/ Due to high demand, Essex is not able to guarantee housing on-campus for incoming students. Incoming students may be encourage to find their own accommodation. Essex offers single study bedrooms with shared kitchen facilities and either shared or en-suites bathrooms. If students are studying at Colchester they should select accommodation at our Colchester campus, students wishing to study at Southend can apply for accommodation at that location. If you do not wish to apply for campus accommodation or are not offered campus accommodation, the Student Union offers assistance to find private local accommodation - http://www.essexstudent.com/studentlets/ Accommodation remains open during the Christmas and Easter holidays. All students are required to vacate their rooms at the end of the Summer term. Accommodation is arranged via Essex Abroad and students will be notified in August/September for October entry and in December for January entry. Accommodation cannot be guaranteed. Students are not able to use the online Accommodation Application. Essex offers a range of accommodation, from shared facilities to en-esuite rooms. The costs of each type of accommodation can be found on-line - http://www.essex.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/rent/default.aspx
Cost:	High http://www.essex.ac.uk/studentfinance/cost_of_living.aspx#international There may be laboratory fees depending on modules chosen.
External Funding Available:	No
Availability:	4
Academic Dates:	http://www.essex.ac.uk/about/governance/dates/ Academic Year: October – June Autumn Term: October – December Spring Term: January – March Summer Term: April – June
Course Timetable:	The online module directory indicates which modules are available to exchange students Students are only permitted to take modules from the Colchester or Southend campus. Please note that it is not possible to study at Colchester and Southend at the same time. Students are not permitted to take non-credited modules. All students are required to take 60 Essex credits per term (minimum and maximum) http://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/academic/timetables.aspx http://www.essex.ac.uk/modules/
Program Type:	Exchange
Language:	English
Available Subjects:	anthropology , biology , business and entrepreneurship , chemistry , computer science , drama , english literature , education , economics , german , health sciences , history , hospitality and tourism , information and communication studies , kinesiology and sports sciences , law , linguistics , marine biology , mathematics , media and film , philosophy , political science , psychology , sociology , spanish , world literature and culture studies
Travel Information:	http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-kingdom
Practical Information:	http://www.essex.ac.uk/essexabroad/incoming/default.aspx Fact sheet Computer Services 14 computer laboratories with over 600 computers, 100 of those are accessible 24 hours a day. There is university-wide Wi-Fi including in all accommodations. Students Support Offers a range of support http://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student_support/default.aspx Careers Centre Careers Advice http://www.essex.ac.uk/careers/ Information Office Centrally located on campus and open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Sports Facilities 40 acre outdoor sports area with various pitches. State of the art Evolve gym and fitness studio Over 30 Sports clubs which are now free to join. http://www.essex.ac.uk/life/sports/ Arts Events The Lakeside Theatre frequently runs professional and student productions. Art Exhibitions and Music events are held regularly. http://www.essex.ac.uk/life/arts/ Students’ Union You are automatically a member of the Students Union when you are a student at the University of Essex and there are no fees for this. They also run the on campus shops, nightclub and bar. http://www.essexstudent.com/ Over 120 clubs and societies, radio station, student newspaper you can join. http://www.essexstudent.com/activities/societies/
Visa Requirements:	https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa http://www.essex.ac.uk/immigration/default.aspx
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