UniDoxia

University of Chester

Location
Chester, United Kingdom

The University of Chester offers more than 200 courses across foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research study, with its main Chester sites supported by specialist locations in Warrington and Birkenhead.

Career-focused study in the historic city of Chester

International students

International applicants receive country-specific admissions guidance, visa and CAS support, arrival information and help from the Student Experience team. Course availability, academic entry requirements and English requirements must be checked for the chosen programme.

Tuition

Published 2026/27 international fees are £11,250 for the foundation year of a bachelor's degree, £14,950 per year for standard undergraduate study, £15,500 for standard postgraduate taught study, £15,700 for the MBA, £15,627 for classroom PhD study and £19,822 for laboratory PhD study. Medicine and some professional courses have different fees.

Scholarships

Eligible undergraduate and 12-month postgraduate taught applicants are automatically considered for the University of Chester International Scholarship Award. The university does not publish one universal award value; the award shown in the offer letter controls.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements are course and country specific. For Nigeria, the university publishes WAEC/SSCE routes for foundation study, recognised diploma or HND routes for undergraduate entry, and a recognised bachelor's degree normally at 2:2/50%/GPA 2.4 or above for postgraduate study.

English requirements

Requirements vary by course. The general international table starts at IELTS Academic 6.0 with minimum component scores for many taught courses. The Nigeria page confirms WAEC or NECO English at C/C6 or above for undergraduate study and C6 or above for postgraduate study; course exceptions apply.

Accommodation

University and partnership accommodation is available in and around Chester. Published 2026 options include catered and self-catered rooms, with first-year firm-choice applicants prioritised subject to the application deadline and availability.

Study levels

Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, Postgraduate Research

Official sources

A directory listing does not by itself indicate a formal university partnership.

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