Why Choose University of Chester

Established in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country, we offer a warm welcome to applicants from all parts of the world.

"The picturesque Roman city of Chester is one of those places that outsiders probably always expected to have its own university"
The Times

The University of Chester now has some 16,700 students, drawn from the United Kingdom, Europe and overseas, particularly France,Germany, Spain, Finland, Australia, the United States, India, China, Nigeria, Georgia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Thailand, Saudia Arabia and Malaysia.


We are keenly aware that individuals from different cultural and educational backgrounds have differing needs, and so you will find that we are always available to advise, support, counsel, and create learning opportunities for you throughout your time with us.


You can study at the University of Chester as a 'Study Abroad' student for a semester, for a year, or for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree. But, whatever you choose, you will find that we uphold the highest professional standards and are committed to meeting the needs of our students and international partner organisations with sensitivity and care.

There are many reasons why students choose to come to study at the University of Chester. Here are just a few of them:
  • Safe and interesting place to study
  • Truly British experience: only 3% of our students are from overseas
  • Popular student choice: 4th highest growth in number of UCAS applications out of UK's 318 institutions providing higher education
  • 5* rating in supporting our students awarded by the British Quality Foundation
  • Amongst top 3 most affordable in terms of cost of living (Sunday Times 2012)
  • Latest statistics place the institution as second in the North West and 25th in England for graduate employment success rates – ahead of The University of Oxford (90.2%) and within a hair’s breadth of the University of Cambridge (93.6%)
  • University of Chester has a national reputation for Work Based Learning. Most undergraduate students in Year 2 of their degree spend 5 weeks working for a local, national or international organisation as a part of their programme. Each year we successfully find placements for approximately 1,000 students
  • The overall satisfaction rate for the University is 84%, the highest score the University has ever achieved and 2% higher than the national average
  • Chester Campus is only a short walk from the lively city centre

 

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    Tatton Park - Winter Scene

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    Tatton-Park-Japanese-Gardens

  • Tatton Park - kitchen garden

    Tatton Park - kitchen garden

  • Tatton Park offers something for everyone with over 100 events annually

    Tatton Park offers something for everyone with over 100 events annually

  • Tatton Park- the mansion, gardens, farm, old hall 1000 acre deer park and speciality shops

    Tatton Park- the mansion, gardens, farm, old hall 1000 acre deer park and speciality shops

  • Lyme Park Gardens

    Lyme Park Gardens

  • Lyme Park -18th century house with a 19th century garden and a 1400 acre deer park.

    Lyme Park -18th century house with a 19th century garden and a 1400 acre deer park.

  • Jodrell Bank Space Telescope - come and see various exhibitions and events such as 3D theatre hosting simulated trip

    Jodrell Bank Space Telescope - come and see various exhibitions and events such as 3D theatre hosting simulated trip

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    Images of Cheshire (10)

  • Nunsmere Hall

    Nunsmere Hall

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    Lymn

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    White Nancy

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    Images of Cheshire (6)

  • Crabwell Manor

    Crabwell Manor

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    Images of Cheshire (4)

  • Peckforton Castle

    Peckforton Castle

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    Three Shires Head

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    Images of Cheshire (1)

  • IllumiNess-Festival

    IllumiNess-Festival

  • History of Chester

    History of Chester

  • Chester - one of eight British Heritage Cities

    Chester - one of eight British Heritage Cities

  • Gulliver's World Theme Park

    Gulliver's World Theme Park

  • Creamfields Music Festival

    Creamfields Music Festival

  • Chester Bike Race

    Chester Bike Race

  • Chester Zoo - over 7000 animals

    Chester Zoo - over 7000 animals

  • Chester Zoo - UK number one Zoo

    Chester Zoo - UK number one Zoo

  • Chester Summer Parade

    Chester Summer Parade

  • Chester Summer Parade - one of the oldest festivals in Britain

    Chester Summer Parade - one of the oldest festivals in Britain

  • Chester Summer Parade - first held in the city in 1948, image from 1998 event.

    Chester Summer Parade - first held in the city in 1948, image from 1998 event.

  • Chester Summer Parade - a colourful cavalcade of characters

    Chester Summer Parade - a colourful cavalcade of characters

  • Chester Sightseeing Tour

    Chester Sightseeing Tour

  • Chester Romans Walls

    Chester Romans Walls

  • Chester Racecourse - the oldest racecourse in the UK

    Chester Racecourse - the oldest racecourse in the UK

  • Chester Festivals

    Chester Festivals

  • Chester Racecourse- Horse racing at Chester dates back to the early 16th Century

    Chester Racecourse- Horse racing at Chester dates back to the early 16th Century

  • Chester Eastgate Clock- the second most photographed clock in the world after Big Ben

    Chester Eastgate Clock- the second most photographed clock in the world after Big Ben