Study abroad at Chester

Chester is one of Britain's most historic, picturesque, and safe Roman walled cities, located in Cheshire in northwest England on the River Dee, situated right beside Liverpool and Manchester (40 min train to both) and only 2 hours by direct train to London Euston. World-renowned for its complete Roman amphitheatre and 2-mile circuit of medieval walls, the iconic Eastgate Clock (the most photographed clock in England after Big Ben), half-timbered medieval 'Rows' covered walkways, and Chester Zoo (the UK's #1 zoo), Chester is home to the University of Chester (founded in 1839 by pioneers including William Gladstone, one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK). Operating across stunning campuses including Exton Park (Parkgate Road), Queen's Park (dedicated riverfront Business School campus), Wheeler (Health and Education on the River Dee), and Bachelor's Lane (Chester Medical School), the university is acclaimed for Chester Medical School (Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB, Biomedical Sciences), Chester Business School (AACSB member), Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Faculty of Health and Social Care. Degrees are taught 100% in English within the British higher education system. International students benefit from an extremely safe, welcoming, and affordable historic city environment, generous international scholarships, high graduate employability, and direct UK Student Visa (CAS) support.

Tuition fees in Chester for international undergraduate students at the University of Chester range between £14,450 and £16,750 per academic year for Business, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, and Psychology, while undergraduate Medicine (Graduate Entry MBChB) is approximately £43,000 per year. Postgraduate Master's degrees range from £14,750 to £16,750 per year (with automatic International Merit Scholarships providing £1,000 to £3,000 tuition fee reductions). University-owned and managed campus residences (Exton Park halls, Grosvenor House, Sumner House, Church College Close) cost between £420 and £680 per month (inclusive of all utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi), while private rental student flats in Chester city center, Garden Quarter, and Hoole range from £450 to £780 per month. General monthly living expenses range between £650 and £1,050.

International non-UK students require a UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4). The University of Chester issues the electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) upon acceptance of offer and tuition deposit payment. Applicants submit the CAS statement, proof of financial maintenance funds (minimum £1,023 per month for up to 9 months outside London), and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for full NHS healthcare coverage.