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Chelmsford campus

In one of England's newest cities, our riverside campus is made up of striking, modern buildings that house state-of-the-art facilities, including Essex's first School of Medicine.

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Welcome to campus

Find out more about our riverside campus, and explore accommodation in the Student Village.

Welcome to our Chelmsford campus Accommodation in Chelmsford

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Explore our city

Chelmsford is a city that has something for everyone. Discover some of the highlights.

City life in Chelmsford Top 10 facts about Chelmsford

Why study in Chelmsford

Brilliant facilities
Study in specialist spaces including our School of Medicine, SuperLabs, Business School and more.
Real-world experience
Get career-ready with work placements and live briefs.
University of the Year 2023
We were proud to be named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023.
Gold standard teaching
One of the 20% of universities in the country awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Career support from day one
Access dedicated employability support, while you're here and after you graduate.
Innovate your ideas
Our Arise centre supports businesses that are just starting out.