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The university of Chester representatives will be visiting many cities in India in May and June. We will be delighted to meet with prospective students of the university to answer questions about studying and living in the UK, conduct interviews and issue spot offers. For detailed itinerary click here.

Founded in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the oldest institutions in the country. Currently, there are over 16,000 students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate programmes on its two main campuses, Chester and Warrington. The University provides high-quality courses and the students continue to excel in many fields, from scholarship to national awards.

The University of Chester is a public institution and as such, it is reviewed and audited on a regular basis by a number of government agencies. It is committed to maintaining high academic standards; in fact the quality of educational provision at the University of Chester has been praised by higher education watchdogs (QAA and OFSTED).

The university’s growth aspirations and pursuit of academic excellence is also reflected in the fact that a significant proportion of the University’s research has been acknowledged for its international quality following the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.

The scope of research undertaken at the institution has increased dramatically over the last decade. From ‘hazard mapping' that could potentially save thousands of lives in the event of a tsunami, to the use of mathematical modeling to avoid the risk associated with experiments involving human subjects or in fragile ecosystems.

Areas of Achievement

  • A number of subjects taught at the University of Chester have been singled out by various major national newspaper league tables as representing the very top of their field in key areas of their work. Please click here to find out more.
  • The University of Chester has a national reputation for innovative work-based learning, which is a part of its undergraduate curriculum (each year over 1,000 students are placed on a 5 week long work placement).
  • The overall satisfaction rate for the University of Chester is 84% (which is 2% higher than the national average) with some courses achieving a score close to 100%.
  • 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 by a narrow margin of the University of Cambridge (93.6%).
  • Figures released by UCAS (February 2011) show the University of Chester to be the fourth highest university in terms of its growing popularity out of all the UK’s 318 institutions providing higher education.
  • Student Support and Guidance and Careers and Employability Departments have been declared ‘world class' after they were awarded the maximum five stars in a rigorous assessment by one of Europe's leading quality management organisations.

University of Chester accepts IELTS
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Rankings & Ratings

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Student Ratings4.5/5

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MBA
Mohit Sofat, Male, India

University Of Chester,
United Kingdom

Qualification: Postgraduate
Graduation Year: 2010

Overall rating:

The highlights include meeting some wonderful people and making some fabulous friends, in addition to the academic gain of knowledge and skills. ...

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MBA
Pooja Shah, Female, India

University Of Chester,
United Kingdom

Qualification: Postgraduate
Graduation Year: 2010

Overall rating:

Make the most of it at the University of Chester, it is a lifelong opportunity to learn and explore. It’s only regarding you and your exposure. ...

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"The picturesque Roman city of Chester is one of those places that outsiders probably always expected to have its own university" The Times Chester , one of six British Her... more

Academic Programmes

The University of Chester offers a wide range of study options at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels. As a member of ISEP (the International Student Exchange Programme), the Universit... more

Student Life

Detailed information about student life at University of Chester (food, religion, work opportunities, student union and support offered to international students) can be found here Campus... more

How to Apply?

Click here to know the application procedures for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Academic entry requirements Students from countries outside the UK will be expected to hav... more

Fees and Scholarships

The University of Chester offers one of the most competitive tuition fee rates amongst UK Universities. Fees and scholarships for September 2012 entry are due to be confirmed in January/Febru... more

Student Story

Check out the following testimonial from Wofai Okai Iwara who has chosen the University of Chester as his preferred choice of study. "The city of Chester is a wonderful place, the air ... more

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