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E
European School of Economics

Rome

U
University of Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

0/3

European School of Economics

scored higher in 0 categories

VS

3/3

Essex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Essex leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). European School of Economics does not lead in any category where both have data.

European School of Economics vs University of Essex at a glance

European School of Economics and University of Essex both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Economics and Business & Management (General). European School of Economics offers 8 courses across 3 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#438
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#44
1994
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

European School of Economics

University of Essex

No data
87.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.7%

International

International student share

8
748

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
30

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

European School of Economics

No published data on international students

    VS

    Essex

    97 countries · 33.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India21.2%
    • 🇨🇳China11.7%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%

    Subjects

    3 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    European School of Economics

    University of Essex

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    European School of Economics
    No data
    University of Essex
    £21,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for European School of Economics yet.

    Postgraduate

    European School of Economics
    No data
    University of Essex
    £23,880

    We do not have reliable international fee data for European School of Economics yet.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    European School of Economics

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    University of Essex

    Access Essex Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    European School of Economics vs University of Essex: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both European School of Economics and University of Essex?

    Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Economics and Business & Management (General).

    Does European School of Economics or University of Essex offer more courses?

    University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and European School of Economics lists 8 courses.

    What can you study at University of Essex but not at European School of Economics?

    University of Essex teaches 71 subject areas that European School of Economics does not, including History, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 63 more.

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