Universities in Colchester, England UK
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  • Universities in Colchester
  • Ranked in at least one ranking
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  • Universities in Colchester
  • (37 institution and 7 subject rankings)
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  • Universities in Colchester
  • Among TOP 200
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Colchester
  • 01 Jan, 2023: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. University of Essex with highest ranking among universities in Colchester ranked #483.
  • 28 Nov, 2022: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. University of Essex ranked #824.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: Publication of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Physical Sciences). University of Essex with highest ranking among universities in Colchester ranked #47.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. University of Essex ranked #601.

Highest subject rankings of universities in Colchester

American Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
University of Essex
Drama, Dance & Cinematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
University of Essex
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
University of Essex
Physiotherapy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
University of Essex
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#20 
University of Essex
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#21 
University of Essex
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#26 
University of Essex
General Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#33 
University of Essex
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#45 
University of Essex
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#46 
University of Essex

Rankings of universities in Colchester, England UK 2023

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (856 reviews)
  • #32 
  • #301 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 12 October, 2022]
  • #40 
  • #54 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
  • #34 
  • #42 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 24 September, 2022]


#2
USA

Saint Michael's College

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (145 reviews)
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  • #452 
  • #401 
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
[Published 14 September, 2021]
  • #270 
  • #276 
Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
  • #469 
  • #476 
Forbes: America's Top Colleges
[Published 30 August, 2022]


Colchester Key Facts for International Students

Population: 122000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: England, Essex

Living costs for students in Colchester:
  • Big Mac price (England UK average): 4.15 £ (16% more expensive than in United Kingdom)
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

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University of Essex ranks #1 in Colchester in our meta ranking composed of 133 university rankings.

Among all universities in Colchester University of Essex is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 45 rankings where University of Essex is listed.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Social Studies & Humanities (American Studies). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Arts Visual & Performing (Drama, Dance & Cinematics). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Medicine & Health (Physiotherapy). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Natural Sciences (Biology). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Engineering (General Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

University of Essex is ranked best in Colchester for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Essex.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25% Alumni Employment: 25% Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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Forbes

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Kiplinger

Criteria used in ranking -Kiplinger's Best College Values:

Quality Criteria 55% Cost Criteria 45%

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MONEY

Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:

Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Payscale

Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):

Ranking is based on ROI

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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The Guardian News and Media Limited

Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:

Student to Staff Ratio: 15% Entry Standards: 15% Expenditure per Student: 5% Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects) NSS - Teaching: 8% NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8% NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4% Career Prospects: 15% Value added: 15%

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The Times and The Sunday Times

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The University League Tables

Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:

Entry Standards 12.5% Student Satisfaction 18.75% Student-Staff Ratio 12.5% Research Quality 12.5% Research Intensity 6.25% Academic Service Spending 6.25% Facilities Spending 6.25% Graduate Prospects 12.5% Degree Completion Rate 12.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings:

Outcomes 40% (employability) Resources 30% Engagement 20% (teaching) Environment 10% (diversity)

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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