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- LocationChester, The United Kingdom
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The University of Chester is a university in the historic city of Chester, in north-west England, whose history began in 1839. It describes itself as a modern university; its main campus is Exton Park in Chester, and it also has University Centre Warrington. The nearest international airport is Manchester. According to the university, it was named best for international and postgraduate students in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025, and Chester Business School was Business School of the Year 2024 in the Times Higher Education Awards.
Chester offers more than 200 courses, including:
- Undergraduate degrees, many with work placements and study abroad
- Foundation years
- Postgraduate taught degrees, including two-year MSc programmes with a professional placement or project
- Research degrees
- Graduate Entry Medicine (four-year MBChB) for graduates of any discipline
- Apprenticeships and short courses
International students apply online with a personal statement and academic transcripts, and pre-sessional English courses are available for those below the required level. All international undergraduate and 12-month taught postgraduate students are eligible for an International Scholarship Award. Firm-choice applicants who apply by the spring deadline are guaranteed a room in university or partner accommodation.
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Parkgate Road, Chester, The United Kingdom, CH1 4BJ
International students apply through the university's online application system, uploading a personal statement and academic certificates and transcripts. Applicants must meet both the academic and the English language entry requirement of their course. Successful applicants receive a conditional or unconditional offer; conditions can include paying a deposit, meeting English requirements, providing academic references and a copy of the passport. Once conditions are met, the university issues the CAS needed for the student visa, which can be applied for up to six months before the course starts. Country representatives and recruitment partners can help with applications.
Applicants whose first language is not English need, for example:
- IELTS (Academic or UKVI Academic): 6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for postgraduate, minimum 5.5 in each skill
- PTE Academic: 59 (undergraduate) or 62 (postgraduate), minimum 59 in each skill
- LanguageCert Academic: 65 (undergraduate) or 70 (postgraduate)
- Cambridge: B2 First grade B (undergraduate); C1 Advanced grade C or B2 First grade A (postgraduate)
- Duolingo: 105 or 120, only for nationals of countries on the UKVI differential evidence list
Applicants below the required level may join a pre-sessional English course first.
International tuition fees per year, 2026-27 academic year:
- Undergraduate degree: £14,950 (with foundation year: £11,250 in year 1)
- Postgraduate taught: £15,500; MBA: £15,700
- Graduate Entry Medicine (MBChB): £46,000
- PhD: £15,627 (classroom) or £19,822 (laboratory)
Undergraduate and 12-month taught postgraduate students are eligible for an International Scholarship Award that reduces these fees. The university states that fees will rise by £925 a year from 2028-29, subject to policy approval.
University accommodation in Chester is either on campus or a short walk away. Firm-choice applicants who apply by the spring deadline are guaranteed a room in university or partnership accommodation. For international students, applications for university-owned accommodation open in April, with a priority deadline in July; private or partner accommodation can also be booked. A Residential Life Team and round-the-clock porters support residents, and the university follows the Student Accommodation Code.