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The Chester experience
The University of Chester has been shortlisted as one of the best Universities for international students in the UK. On 9th March, the preliminary results of the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) were released. The WUSCAs are based solely on the reviews of students studying at UK institutions with all aspects of student life being rated. This year, more than 41,000 reviews across 150 institutions were submitted. The University of Chester is one of ten Universities to be shortlisted for the international award which recognises the experience UK universities give international students.
In September 2019, The University of Chester welcomed its highest ever intake of international students, confirming its reputation as a top institution for overseas students. This eclipsed the previous record set in September 2018.
The University of Chester was named as one of the best places in the UK for postgraduate research. For the second year in a row, the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) named Chester as one of its top ten universities.
The senior pro-vice chancellor of the university praised the institution’s research saying, “Our research activities make a positive difference to the life and work of the communities we serve and the experience we offer our research students is really excellent.”
In November 2019, the University of Chester launched the Ask a Student feature on their website. This tool allows prospective students to interact with university ambassadors and find out more about life in Chester. There are currently 30 ambassadors from various countries around the world on the system. Together, they have answered more than 2,000 questions to date.
The University of Chester has been recognised for its high quality in teaching. In 2017 Chester was awarded silver in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The university’s appointment, development and promotion of teaching staff was one of the areas which was praised.
Lectures are taught at specialist sites which boast state-of-the-art facilities with the university continuing to invest heavily in its infrastructure. Academics have extensive experience in their industry and in The Times Good University Guide 2020, nine university subject areas were ranked top ten in the UK for teaching quality.
The university is divided into seven faculties, each one specialising in providing quality teaching in a variety of academic disciplines. The seven faculties are:
The University of Chester has a strong commitment to ensuring that students feel safe whilst studying at the university. The university has numerous services, procedures and interventions in place in order to ensure the safety of the university community.
In 2019, the university was ranked as the safest city-based university in the North West of England by the Complete University Guide. This ranking further adds to its reputation as a safe and welcoming city which is committed to providing a secure environment for visitors, residents and students alike.
A dedicated team of Porters provide 24-hour security service every day of the year along with CCTV on all campuses.
Faith, Master of Public Health:
“Having come from a busy and hyperactive city, Chester provided me with a safe, calm and peaceful home.”
An impressive 95.6 per cent of the university’s full-time, first degree students are found to be in employment or progress to further study on graduation and it’s not hard to see why.
Courses at University of Chester have an emphasis on practical learning to enhance prospects via industry placements or overseas opportunities, ranging from five-weeks to one-year.
Most undergraduate degrees include a Work Based Learning module in the second year. This module offers students the opportunity to complete a five-week work placement at a professional organisation in the UK or overseas.
Students on selected business programmes will have the opportunity to register for a four-year course, which includes a 12-month professional work placement.
Students at the University of Chester have access to Careers and Employability services to help them get a job after graduating. Services include:
The university also runs the Chester Difference Award (CDA). This is an employability award which recognises students who participate in extra-curricular activities whilst they study and improves their chances of employment.
Careers support does not end after students graduate from Chester. All graduates can access most careers and employability services for up to two years after graduation. Graduates are also able to access the CareersHub which is an excellent way to search for jobs.
Studying in the UK as an international student can be a difficult adjustment. Fortunately, students at the University of Chester have access to outstanding student support services.
The International Arrivals team provides support right from the moment a student arrives in the UK by offering an airport pickup service. They also arrange specific International Welcome programmes to help students get settled in the UK. This includes information on setting up a UK bank account, registering with a doctor, Tier 4 visas and much more.
The university’s Student Futures Support and Development team is an award-winning provider of student support. Services include counselling, disability support and peer mentoring.
The University of Chester’s Students’ Union (CSU) plays a key role in supporting students and was ranked as one of the Top Ten Students’ Unions in the UK in the 2019 WhatUni Student Choice Awards. CSU carries out its role of representing all students very seriously and works closely with university staff to make sure that the student voice is heard.
The union also has a range of sports clubs and societies, everything from debating and drama to gaming and Star Wars. These provide a great chance to make friends and to feel more at home at the university.
The annual tuition fees for international students (non-EU) vary depending on the level of study. Fees for entry in September 2020 include:
To help with fees and additional costs, the University of Chester has several scholarships available to international students, including:
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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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