About the university

About the University

A forward-thinking Modern University at the heart of a Historic City.

1839the year our history began

View of the Binks Building in the summer

Information about...

Upcoming Events

Psychology Taster Day

We will be running a series of taster lectures, demonstrating our research equipment (and inviting you to have a go!), and talking about life as an undergraduate in Psychology at Chester.

A psychology male student in a lab

Empowering Without Preaching: The Tensions and Challenges of Conservation and Sustainability Education

This webinar is co-delivered by experts in Conservation and Sustainability Education within both Chester Zoo and The University of Chester.

A Student wearing a blue "Chester Zoo" shirt sits by the glass of a zoo enclosure, observing.

Clearing Visit Day at University Centre Warrington

Thinking of joining us in Autumn 2025 and would like to come and find out more? Join us at our upcoming Clearing Visit Days to explore our sites.

Student ambassador answering questions from prospects