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.
Event details
When & where.
Date
Friday, 22 May 2026
Time
3:30 PM onwards
Venue
Level 01, Connect, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo
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.