Colchester

University in Colchester

University of Essex, established in 1965, has its main campus at Wivenhoe Park, set within 200 acres of parkland around two miles from the town centre. It is known for social sciences, politics, economics, law, computer science and the arts, and draws students from over 140 countries. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Colchester

Greenstead, east of the campus and within easy walking or cycling distance of Wivenhoe Park, is the most popular area for second and third year students, with a strong student community and a range of shared housing. The Hythe, between the campus and the town centre along the River Colne, has a growing number of purpose-built student accommodation options and good bus connections to campus. Wivenhoe, the village directly adjacent to the university campus, is a quieter option with its own railway station and direct services into Colchester.

Getting around Colchester

Colchester has frequent bus services connecting the Wivenhoe Park campus with Greenstead, the Hythe and the town centre, and the university offers a discounted annual bus pass for students. Colchester North station has direct services to London Liverpool Street in around 50 minutes, and Colchester Town station serves the Hythe area with connections to Ipswich.

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