The University of Essex is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. It is ranked 12th in the UK and 132nd globally. In the QS World University Rankings 2021, it is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, at 185th.
In the Guardian University Guide 2021, the University is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK, at 15th. The University has also received a gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for its teaching standards.
Overall, the University of Essex has a strong reputation for its academic excellence and is highly ranked in the UK and globally.
