It has amazing facilities that can accommodate to you, including a 24 hour gym and library allowing me to workout and study whenever I want to. We also have support from our lecturers to a certain extent, which makes it easier to complete assignments and understand the lecture more

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 4.0
• Campus look and feel 3.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 4.0

Can be taught a lot more detail

• Course content 4.0
• Work placements and internships 3.0
• Lecturers and teaching quality 3.0
• Career prospects 5.0
• Tutor contact time 1.0
• Subject facilities 1.0

The heating doesn’t work. At the beginning of the year starting, the was no hot water. The wifi doesn’t work most of the days. You can also see mould in the bathroom. As well as this, it is a far distance from campus due to the bridge that I have to cross. Because of the water outside it makes the area smell very bad. Even after all these complaints from me and students who live in sainty quays nothing has been done. We pay £6,000 altogether for rent, however we are not getting our moneys worth.

• Location 1.0
• Safety 2.0
• Room allocation 1.0
• Internet/wifi 2.0
• Value for money 1.0
• Property management 1.0

The campus and the life on campus is fabulous, but there are times where I feel the uni could have more facilities and activities to keep one occupied. The uni should definitely have some more food outlets so it’ it gives a wide range of food to choose from. Overall, it is amassing to be here and part of the Essex family

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 4.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 5.0

The passion and support of the teaching team. The outdoor green space. The library. Better use of technology to support administrative tasks and learning.

• Facilities 3.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 4.0
• Campus look and feel 4.0
• Student life 3.0
• Students' union 3.0

The worst part of this university is also the best part of this university. In my four years of being in this university, I would say that my student life wasn't exactly resolved around lessons. The most amount of lessons I've ever had in one week was... 6. 3 lecture and 3 seminars, each 2 hours long. That mean in total, the amount of learning time I had in class was 12 hours a week, not exactly what I would call intense learning experience. The reason I said this is the best and worst is because of the lack of instruction: I was free to learn at my own pace, which meant I spent the majority of my Friday panic studying. The library is A* though, so even though I was studying late at night, I enjoyed it. Overall, this university is the peak of flexibility and student life, but falls short slightly in terms of lesson adequatance.

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 3.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 5.0

The library facility is comfortable, organised and resourceful. The nightlife is not great but not terrible. The club in campus and dj are questionable at times.

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 4.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 3.0
• Students' union 3.0

Some good facilities depending on what you want to do. It’s a nice looking place, a bit run down but it has a nice feel. There’s not a lot to do in town. The uni offers a lot of support and has a lot of things to do like clubs and societies.

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 4.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 3.0

I would say that the University of Essex is a great place for anyone, whether you live half an hour away or miles away. The campus is always busy and filled with different cultures so you will always feel that piece from home. The student union is always doing something exciting to get students involved. There are many accommodation choices that can fit anyone’s preference. I would say this is a great university to choose!

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 5.0

There are different types of accommodation for students to choose from and students can choose the one they like best. The teachers and students are very friendly and welcoming and I have enjoyed my time here. However, I think the bad thing is that it is not convenient to play basketball, you will often not be able to book a court, you need to upgrade the gold membership to book more courts.

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 5.0

Best is that teachers are subject matter experts in the subject they are teaching.

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 4.0
• Campus look and feel 3.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 4.0

The community here is fantastic, the on campus student union bars, clubs, fast food and shops are very good and helpful. The main problem is that the uni is quite far from anywhere in Colchester and Colchester does not have much to offer as a town. However everything else at the uni itself is great

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 5.0

Beautiful campus and lots on campus, lots of places to socialise and is lovely in the summer. Accommodation is nice. However,need more plugs within some of the lecture rooms.

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 4.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 5.0

I absolutely love university life. It’s been so flexible and yet so accommodating. The find your way app is fantastic- particularly for new starters! And the parking can be a little bit busy at times but there is usually always enough space. I like the diversity here at uni. It’s a cultural campus full of different back grounds and beliefs which are fully embraced. You almost get a family feel being here.

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 5.0

I enjoy the homely feel around campus at all hours and that the library is always open. I feel like the food choices on campus aren’t great for students as some close too early and can be a bit expensive. The university may benefit from a fast food chain restaurant which would be great if it could run after the university club ends.

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 4.0

the good thing about this university is the support they offer - i was going through a difficult time a few months ago that affected my ability to submit an assignment, so i contacted my tutor and he was extremely supportive and guided me on what to do. i then got amazing support for the sociology department in terms of submitting an extenuating circumstance form and then was offered mental health support which i agreed to - that was also very helpful the only thing i can think of to improve is the location because i have to walk 20 minutes from the train station but that’s so minor so i can’t really complain too much :)

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 4.0
• Campus look and feel 4.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 3.0

Offer more for the people who have to travel to campus, offer testing to people who have learning difficulties

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 3.0
• Student support 3.0
• Campus look and feel 2.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 3.0

It has a great sense of togetherness and supportive atmosphere

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 4.0
• Student support 3.0
• Campus look and feel 4.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 5.0

Very good atmosphere, good places to eat and socialise, always something on or to do. Sometimes it very expensive in some of the uni establishments

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 4.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 4.0

I absolutely love it here in Colchester the tutors are so helpful and are willing to help and listen no matter what you’re asking. The student union is amazing there are always opportunities to meet and greet people who can become friends. There is always something being organised like a pop up shop. They have organised cheap hot meals daily for students to guarantee a hot meal. The campus itself is sat in beautiful grounds with an amazing security team keeping us safe. With plenty of accommodation and facilities for us all to use it’s a fantastic experience all around

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 5.0
• Student life 5.0
• Students' union 5.0

Love the facilities and the accommodation but the only issue I have is security with the doors as people can come in to my floor and steal food but other than that everything else is okay

• Facilities 5.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 5.0
• Campus look and feel 3.0
• Student life 4.0
• Students' union 5.0

The atmosphere is really positive and there are always engaging events on campus. However, in my course, there's a lack of interaction between students. I believe groups projects would help in achieve a better sense of community and teamwork.

• Facilities 4.0
• Location 5.0
• Student support 3.0
• Campus look and feel 4.0
• Student life 3.0
• Students' union 5.0