Two briefings on exchange Programs with the University of Essex were held on October 13 in the School of Foreign Languages and the School of Economics and Management, respectively, attended by more than 200 students.
Ms. Guo Yaqin, an official of the University of Essex, introduced in detail “3+2”, “3+1” and “4+1” programs, following a general introduction to the University of Essex about its academic level, ranking, specialties, teaching environment, campus life. She also answered the questions raised by the students and shared British culture and interesting stories of her daily life during her study abroad.
The University of Essex was founded in 1964 and is ranked 301-350 in the 2023 Times World University Rankings. It is one of the world's leading universities in social science research, as well as a double-tier university in the UK in terms of quality of teaching (TEF's highest gold award in the UK) and comprehensive scientific research strength (Times Top 25), and a double-tier university in the UK in terms of quality of teaching and comprehensive scientific research strength. It is also a double first-class university and a public research university in England. The University has produced many distinguished alumni, including three Nobel Prize winners, Sir Christopher Pissarides, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Sir Derek Walcott, 1992 Nobel Laureate in Literature, and Óscar Arias Sánchez, 1987 Nobel Laureate in Peace.
