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Two unrecognizable tourists walk along the walkway atop the Great Wall of China.Two unrecognisable tourists walk along the walkway atop the Great Wall of China.

A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from China.

With around 14,000 students from 125 countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.

This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from China. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.

Please note that courses that require a 2:1 degree or above will have higher equivalency requirements.

Foundation Year

  • Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 70% or Senior High 3 at an average grade of 65% or above

Undergraduate Study

  • UK foundation/pathway course with a pass mark of 50% and above.  Engineering courses require an additional mark of at least 55% in a Maths module. 
  • China 3 year National Senior High School Certificate with 75% or above
  • China 3 year National Senior High School Certificate with 75% or above at Huikao
  • Gaokao (University Entry Exam) with good grades 
  • Senior Technical College or Vocational School (Zhongzhuan) with a minimum average of 75% or above
  • Dazhuan considered for entry to 3rd year UG
  • BFSU Foundation Year at 60% or above
  • Dongfang International Centre for Education Exchange Top University Foundation Course 60% or above
  • East and West International Education (EWIE)/ Wiseway Global International Foundation Certificate at 60% or above

Postgraduate Study

  • Bachelor's degree with 68% or above
  • East and West International Education (EWIE)/ Wiseway Global International Pre-Masters Programme at 60% or above
  • Dongfang International Centre for Education Exchange Top University Pre-Masters Programme at 60% or above
  • Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered

English Requirements:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.

Local Representatives

We Are In Your Country

Find us at education fairs in your country. Look at the events below as we may be near you.

There are currently no booked events in your region. Please check back soon. In the meantime, feel free to contact your Country Representative whose details can be found below.

There are currently no booked events in your region. Please check back soon. In the meantime, feel free to contact your Country Representative whose details can be found below.

Hear From Our Students

Huiyuan Huang

MSc Financial Technology and Business Analysis

"The University of Chester also offers many activities that have made my experience here more memorable. One of my favourite experiences was the Chinese New Year celebration, where we made dumplings and wrote Chinese New Year couplets together. Being able to celebrate Chinese New Year while studying abroad gave me a sense of familiarity and connection to home, and it was a very special experience for me. Looking back, my time at the University of Chester has been about much more than completing my degree. It has also been a journey of adapting, growing, and becoming more confident in a new environment."

Where To Go:

Restaurants & Shops 

  • Panda Mami Buffet Restaurant 
  • Slow Boat Restaurant 
  • Sleepy Panda Chinese Restaurant 
  • Shanghai Restaurant 
  • Takamee Noodle & Rice 
  • Zing Asia 
  • Spice of Asia

Student Societies

Chester Students’ Union has a diverse range of student societies for you to join. Joining these societies are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from your home country and get involved in lots of cultural activities and events they host throughout the year!

CSU Societies

Regional Liaison Officer

Hongchen Wu

Email: china@chester.ac.uk
WeChat: @UoCChina

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