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University of Chester

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Overview

University of Chester is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chester, North West England, United Kingdom. This institution also has branch campuses in Warrington, Shrewsbury, Birkenhead and Crewe. Established in 2005, University of Chester (UC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. UC provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 21-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 20-29%. This places it among a very selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Chester's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Chester's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Chester' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Chester's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UC
Founded 2005 Origins date back to 1839 as Chester Diocesan Training College
Motto Qui docet in doctrina
He that teacheth, on teaching
Colours Burgundy
Mascot

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Location

Address Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ North West England
United Kingdom
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University of Chester Phone Number (1244) 511 000
University of Chester Fax Number (1244) 511 300
Other locations Warrington, Shrewsbury, Birkenhead and Crewe

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Chester is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2005


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Chester's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
  • Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Dietetic Association (BDA)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Department for Education (DfE)
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • TechSkills
  • Tourism Management Institute (TMI)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Chester as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Chester Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Chester is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Chester's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Chester: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Chester Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Chester Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Chester categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Chester.



University of Chester: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Chester Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Chester website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Chester Admission Info


University of Chester's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Chester is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Chester's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Chester has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Chester's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Chester's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Chester has more than 1500 international students.


University of Chester's Admission Office Admission Office

Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ
(1244) 511000


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Chester's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Chester Size and Profile


University of Chester's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Chester has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Chester's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Chester's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


University of Chester's Control Type Control Type

University of Chester is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Chester's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Chester is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Chester's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Chester's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Chester's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Chester adopts an unconventional academic calendar, a scheduling system for academic institutions that deviates from traditional academic calendars, such as the standard semester, quarter or trimester systems.


University of Chester's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Chester is Christian-Anglican Religious Affiliation

Christian-Anglican.



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Facilities and Services

University of Chester Facilities


University of Chester's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Chester's Library


University of Chester's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Chester's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Chester's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Chester Services


University of Chester's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Chester's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Chester's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Chester's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Chester's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Chester Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Chester consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Chester
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • Faculty of Business and Management
  • Faculty of Education and Children's Services
  • Faculty of Health and Social Care
  • Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Life Sciences
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Faculty of Social Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Chester Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Chester's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities UK


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Chester public or private?

University of Chester is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Chester profit or non-profit?

University of Chester is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Chester in terms of enrollment?

University of Chester has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Chester in terms of academic staff?

University of Chester's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is University of Chester a coeducational institution?

University of Chester is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Chester use?

University of Chester adopts an unconventional academic calendar, a scheduling system for academic institutions that deviates from traditional academic calendars, such as the standard semester, quarter or trimester systems.

What religion is University of Chester affiliated with?

Christian-Anglican.

Does University of Chester admit international students?

Yes. University of Chester has more than 1500 international students.

What is University of Chester's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Chester's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Chester UC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Chester UC located?

University of Chester is located in Chester, North West England, United Kingdom. Address: Parkgate Road.

Is University of Chester UC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Chester is accredited by Privy Council (since 2005).

Does University of Chester offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Chester offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Chester have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Chester provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Chester have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Chester offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Chester offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Chester offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Chester have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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