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You want campus university known for economics and data science and life in Colchester.
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Essex vs Reading
University of Essex and University of Reading are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- Essex: ₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh
- Reading: ₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh
- Essex cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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Essex or Reading: which is better for Indian students?
Essex costs less: about ₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh in total versus ₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh for Reading — a difference of roughly ₹0. Essex is known for campus university known for economics and data science; Reading for Henley Business School and construction management. Both offer Computer Science, Data Science and Business Analytics, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Official sources: University of Essex — official website · University of Reading — official website
Essex vs Reading
- Total cost
- Essex: ₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh · Reading: ₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh
- Location
- Essex: Colchester · Reading: Reading
- Type
- Essex: Public · Reading: Public
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You want Henley Business School and construction management and life in Reading.
Cost
Essex saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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Essex, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh vs ₹49 lakh – ₹58 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. Essex is known for campus university known for economics and data science; Reading for Henley Business School and construction management. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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