About the University

About the University

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

1839the year our history began

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Modern Learning, Historic City

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Student Engagement Plan

Citizen Student Strategy

News andOpinion

All News

Students are masters of success with stand-out grades and research

October 8, 2025
The University of Chester MA Education, Globalisation and Society class of 2024-25.

Entries now open for High Sheriff of Cheshire Enterprise Awards

October 8, 2025
Joëlle Warren MBE DL, High Sheriff of Cheshire

Free University lecture series returns with range of experts lined up

October 7, 2025
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Across the university

Work with us

Alumni

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Business

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Community

Partnerships

Schools and Colleges

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Information about...

Legal

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Equality and Diversity

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How to contact us

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Sustainability

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Upcoming Events

On Campus

PGCE Open Day

Join us for one of our upcoming PGCE Open Events, and discover how our teacher training courses can help you develop into a confident, reflective, and inspiring educator. We host a number of events throughout the year, giving you the choice to join us at a PGCE-exclusive Open Evening or as part of our University-wide Open Events.

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Masters in Nursing Open Day

If you are interested in learning more about our Masters in Mental Health Nursing or Adult Nursing, you can attend one of our Open Days.

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Undergraduate Open Day at Chester locations

Discover student life at the University of Chester by booking your place at an Open Day