Exclusive Event · Colombo

Meet University of Essex — In Person.

Get assessed on the spot. Eligible applicants can walk away with an offer and scholarship news the same day.

22 May 20263:30 PM onwardsShangri-La Hotel, Colombo

Event details

When & where.

  • Date

    Friday, 22 May 2026

  • Time

    3:30 PM onwards

  • Venue

    Level 01, Connect, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo

Open in Maps

What you get

Show up. Walk out further ahead.

On-the-spot application assessment

Bring your documents and get reviewed face-to-face by Essex's own admissions team.

Spot offers for eligible applicants

Walk out with an offer the same day — subject to eligibility and document verification.

Scholarship guidance

Merit scholarships up to £5,000 (UG & PG) and up to 50% on-campus accommodation scholarship. Indicative — confirm with the university.

1:1 with Essex admissions delegates

Real answers from the people who decide on your application — no third-party agents.

IELTS waiver guidance

Eligible Sri Lankan state university and UK graduates may not need IELTS. Check your status →

Clarity, not pressure

Honest answers on entry routes, deadlines and what to do next — even if Essex isn't your fit.

Scholarship figures and waiver eligibility are indicative as of May 2026. Final decisions rest with the University of Essex.

Meet the delegates

Talk directly with Essex's admissions team.

You'll be speaking directly with University of Essex's own admissions team — not third-party agents.

Avril Louise Frampton

Senior International Admissions Adviser

Boriszlava Czapar

Admissions International Officer (Compliance and Operations)

What to bring

Come prepared. Leave with an offer.

Bringing your documents lets the delegates assess you and issue offers on the day where eligible.

  • Academic transcripts and certificates (O/L, A/L, or degree as applicable)
  • Passport or NIC (photo ID)
  • English qualification if available (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
  • CV — for postgraduate applicants

Why Essex

A university worth meeting in person.

12th

in the UK (Guardian 2026)

Top 10

UK International Outlook (THE 2025)

86%

Employability

AACSB

Essex Business School accredited

40 min

from London

Rankings and accreditation information are indicative — confirm with the University of Essex.

RSVP

Reserve my spot.

Two minutes. No payment, no account. We'll WhatsApp you a confirmation.

We'll only use your details to confirm your RSVP and event reminders.