Your Country/Region Sri Lanka
A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Sri Lanka.
With 14,000 students from 100+ 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 Sri Lanka. 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.
Foundation Year
- Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level with grades Credit Pass, Distinction, or High Pass.
Undergraduate Study
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education at 65% or above = Level 4 entry.
- National Diploma with good grades will be considered = Level 4 entry.
- HND with good grades may be considered = Level 6 entry.
Pre-Masters
- Degrees issued from 2010 we require successful completion recognised Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2 or above.
- Degrees issued prior to 2010, we require overall 45% pass rate.
- A minimum of pass in Higher National Diploma - HND (Pearson, Excel). Refer to the management for non recognized HND qualifications + Relevant work experience
Postgraduate Study
- 2010 and after: Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree with GPA of 2.8 or above.
- Before 2010: Bachelor’s Degree with an overall pass rate of 55% for regular postgraduate programmes.
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.
Hear From Our Students
Thisanda Ayuka
BSc Physics
"I find the city of Chester to be one of the best cities I have visited in the UK. Apart from being a very safe city, Chester also offers a lot of things from awesome cafes, bars, and places to visit. I would definitely recommend studying at the University of Chester!"
Mangalika Wasala Mudiyanselage
MSc Mathematics
"I can confidently say that the team is staffed with exceptional teachers. The 24-hour library was an invaluable resource, allowing me to work at any time of day. I lived in university accommodation and the facilities help desk and maintenance team provided excellent support, ensuring that nothing interfered with my studies."
Where To Go:
Restaurants & Shops
- Koconut Grove
- Falafel Xpress (Halal)
- Zing Asia
- World Food Shop
- Village Food & Meat Centre (Halal), Brook Street
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!
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