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The Chester experience
In July 2020, based on the reviews of 41,000 students across 150 institutions, the University of Chester was voted second-best UK University for international students at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
The University of Chester’s Ask a Student tool allows prospective students to chat with university ambassadors and ask questions about living and studying in Chester. A supportive feature on the university’s website, 30 ambassadors from across the world have answered over 2,000 questions since the tool’s launch in 2019.
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) has recognised The University of Chester as one of its top ten UK universities for postgraduate students. The university received this accolade for two years in a row.
The University of Chester is split into seven faculties that provide quality teaching in a variety of academic disciplines. The faculties are:
The university continually invests in its infrastructure, and students are taught using state-of-the-art facilities in specialist sites. With highly experienced academics in each faculty, nine of the university’s subject areas are ranked in the top ten in the UK for teaching quality (The Times Good University Guide 2020).
The University of Chester is committed to ensuring that students feel safe during their studies. The university has numerous services, procedures, and interventions in place to ensure its community is safe and secure.
One of the university’s initiatives is a dedicated team of porters who provide 24-hour security services every day of the year. Other safety measures include:
Both the university and the city of Chester has a reputation for being both welcoming and safe. Committed to providing a secure environment for visitors, students and residents, Chester was ranked as the safest city-based university in the North West of England by the Complete University Guide in 2019.
An impressive 90.4 per cent of the university’s students are employed or continuing studies upon graduation.
The University of Chester’s courses have an emphasis on practical learning, and most undergraduate degrees include a work-based learning module in the second year. This additional module includes a five-week placement at a professional organisation, lasting between five weeks and one year.
Student’s employment prospects are further enhanced by opportunities to conduct industry placements and study abroad. Students on selected business courses can also register for a four-year course, which includes a one-year work placement.
The Chester Difference Award is the university’s employability award. It recognises students who participate in extra-curricular activities whilst they study and is beneficial for their future.
After graduation, students have access to the university’s Careers and Employability services for up to two years. Helping graduates start their careers, its areas of support include:
Graduates can also access the CareersHub, which lists the latest vacancies, for two years after graduation.
International students have access to outstanding support services during their time at the University of Chester.
Right from arrival in the UK, the international arrivals team provides an airport pickup service and arranges welcome programmes specifically for international students. Helping new students settle in, the team provide a range of advice, including setting up a UK bank account, registering with a doctor, Tier 4 visas and more.
Further support is provided by the university’s award-winning Student Futures Support and Development team. Its expert services include counselling, disability support and peer mentoring.
The University of Chester’s Students’ Union (CSU) also plays a key role in student support. Working closely with university staff, CSU represents students and ensures their voices are heard. The students’ union also runs a range of societies and sports clubs, everything from debating and drama to gaming and Star Wars. These provide students with great opportunities to make friends and feel at home.
International foundation programme – GBP 9,250
Undergraduate course – GBP 12,750
Postgraduate course – GBP 12,950
MBA – GBP 13,250
Research degrees (classroom based) - GBP 13,308
Research degrees (lab based) – GBP 17,142
International Scholarships: An international and merit-based scholarship, recipients are given a significant reduction in tuition fees. International applicants for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible to apply.
GBP 250 early payment award: A discount awarded to self-funded students who pay the full fees before their enrolment.
International Alumni Scholarship: International students who graduated at bachelor’s degree level at the University of Chester can study a master’s programme for just GBP 7,450, a saving of GBP 5,500. Terms and conditions apply.
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Franceska, Albania
The University of Chester is different! I mean that and every day it has shown me how student-focused it is! It offers all the opportunities that help students to build their future and be career-ready. The relationship with the tutors and all the attention that the students get is what makes Chester stand out! All t+ Read more
Ugochi Maryann, Nigeria
This is my fourth year at the University of Chester (1 year Foundation programme and a 3-years undergraduate degree). Undoubtedly, this has so far been the best four years of my life. My experience at the University of Chester has being AMAZING! The institution is strategically located in such a way that meets the+ Read more
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