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University of Essex International College UEIC provides university preparation courses for international students progressing to Uni of Essex

The University of Essex International College provides university preparation courses for international students for entry to the University of Essex. International students can now apply to study at the University of Essex via Kaplan Pathways, with many study options available. These include pathway courses at the new International College, located on the University's beautiful Colchester campus.

You have a number of options for studying at the University of Essex, including via the new on-campus International College. Starting from the 2018/19 academic year, the College will offer the following degree preparation courses:

Foundation Certificate (leading to year 1 of a bachelor’s degree). Subjects available include:

Humanities
Science and Health
Social Sciences

International Year One (leading to year 2 of a bachelor’s degree). Subjects available include:

Business
Economics

Pre-Master’s (leading to a master’s degree). Subjects available include:

Science and Health
Social Sciences

09/02/2026

Nour shares her key tips to overcoming home sickness whilst studying abroad. For many students studying and living abroad is exciting and fun but it can come with home sickness.

Nour's top tips:
Try if possible to keep in contact with friends and family
Don't just stay in your accommodation, try to get out for fresh air and explore Colchester (check out our pinned stories for ideas)
Ask for help, staff are here to help and support you. If you need support, please come and see us.
Be proud of yourself! Moving abroad and studying are huge accomplishments, take the wins as they come.

02/02/2026

At UEIC we are so lucky to have our student common room. A place where all students at UEIC, current and old are welcome. Whether you need a place to sit and relax between lessons, want to challenge a friend at FIFA or meet new people over a friendly game of table tennis. This is everyone's space, to laugh, make memories and feel comfortable.

Want to borrow the playstation or table tennis equipment, come and see us in College Services.

21/01/2026

✨Student Spotlight: Meet Viishall one of our Pre-Masters students and also a Student Representative at UEIC ✨

Viishall shares his favourite parts of studying at UEIC such as making friends and meeting our brilliant tutors. When studying abroad, one of the best things you can do is try to make new friends, and Viishall shares his favourite place in Colchester to go with friends outside of his studies is Tenpin Bowling and Arcade.

So what's your favourite part of being UEIC?
OR if you're hoping to join us in the future what are you most excited about?

14/01/2026

What a way to warm up from the cold. A perfect day for some good soup.

08/01/2026

Staff Spotlight: Meet Mercedes, UEIC'S fantastic Academic Manager

Overseeing our English courses at UEIC, Mercedes ensures students have the academic language skills to progress from UEIC to

Mercedes studied abroad in the UK herself at just 17 and understands how daunting it can be especially if you're shy but notes how important it is to try and push yourself, join societies, meet new people and get out your comfort zone.

Did you know that at UEIC we offer shorter English courses throughout our summer too to help progress to the University of Essex.

19/12/2025

Let's walk from South Courts to UEIC

11/12/2025

Last night we held our yearly alumni event where we invited our ex- students to UEIC. It's always such a pleasure to see their growth and progression, it's an honour to talk to them about their current studies and reminisce about their time at UEIC.

We invite our alumni events back yearly for a celebration of their progression from us to and receive feedback on how they felt their time was at UEIC.

It was amazing for some of our alumni students to share their memories from their time at UEIC.

02/12/2025

UEIC Staff Spotlight: Meet Danielle

The brilliant Danielle works in the College Services Hub working primarily with our under 18 students at UEIC. She is extremely compassionate, understanding and caring ensuring all our students have the support they need whilst studying with us and to progress to the University of Essex.

Meet Your UEIC Student Reps!We are so excited to announce the official UEIC Student Reps for each course as well as our ...
01/12/2025

Meet Your UEIC Student Reps!

We are so excited to announce the official UEIC Student Reps for each course as well as our Under 18s Rep, Pre Masters Rep and Foundation Certificate Rep.

They will all represent the wide college community, your classes and fellow peers through sharing idea, providing shared feedback as well as telling us what is going well at UEIC.

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