Writtle University College is a public university, established in 1893. The University College is located near Chelmsford, Essex. Postgraduate programs are offered in Horticulture, Equine, and Business Management; and undergraduate programs are offered in the disciplines of Agriculture, Animal Science and Animal Management, Design, Equine, Floristry, Food, Horticulture, Sport, and Wildlife, Conservation and Rural Environment. The University College also offers over 100 short courses.