University of Chester

Established in 2005, the University of Chester is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of Chester, a small city in North West England with a population between 50,000 and 249,999. The University also operates branch campuses in Warrington, Shrewsbury, Birkenhead, and Crewe. Officially recognized by the Privy Council, the University of Chester is a large, coeducational institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 to 14,999 students and maintains a formal affiliation with the Christian-Anglican tradition.

The University offers a broad range of programs leading to officially recognized qualifications, including pre-bachelor’s awards (certificates, diplomas, associate and foundation degrees), as well as bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across various fields of study. With 19 years of academic development, it upholds a selective admissions policy based on academic performance, with an acceptance rate of 20–29%, placing it among the more selective UK institutions.

International students are warmly welcomed, and the University of Chester provides a comprehensive array of academic and non-academic support services. These include libraries, student housing, sports facilities, financial aid and scholarships, opportunities for study abroad and exchange programs, as well as online and distance learning options and a range of administrative services to support the student experience.