Study abroad at Chichester

Chichester is an ancient Roman and historic cathedral city in West Sussex on the South Coast of England, nestled between the South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), located just 90 minutes by direct train from London Victoria and 40 minutes from Brighton and Portsmouth. Celebrated for the magnificent 11th-century Chichester Cathedral, famous Chichester Festival Theatre, Roman Palace at Fishbourne, and world-renowned Goodwood Estate (Festival of Speed and Revival), Chichester is home to the University of Chichester (founded in 1839 as Bishop Otter College, ranked top 40 in the UK by The Guardian and top 25 for Student Satisfaction). Operating across two picturesque campuses—Bishop Otter Campus in historic Chichester and the modern £35m Tech Park Bognor Regis Campus—the university is acclaimed for its Conservatory of Performing Arts (top 10 in the UK for Musical Theatre, Dance, and Acting), Department of Creative Digital Technologies (Game Design, VFX, and Filmmaking with state-of-the-art virtual production studios), Institute of Education, and School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, alongside Chichester College (top FE college in England). Degrees are taught 100% in English within the British higher education system. International students benefit from an idyllic English countryside setting near South Coast beaches, personalized small class sizes, and direct UK Student Visa (CAS) support.

Tuition fees in Chichester for international undergraduate students at the University of Chichester range between £14,500 and £16,250 per academic year for Game Design, Musical Theatre, Creative Writing, Business Management, and Sports Science. Postgraduate Master's degrees range from £14,800 to £16,800 per year (with international scholarships offering up to £2,500 to £3,500 tuition fee reductions). On-campus university student halls at Bishop Otter (Havenstoke, Duncton, Midhurst) and Bognor Regis cost between £460 and £690 per month (inclusive of all utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi), while private rental student flats in Chichester city center, Summersdale, and Whyke range from £480 to £820 per month. General monthly living expenses range between £680 and £1,100.

International non-UK students require a UK Student Visa (formerly Tier 4). The University of Chichester 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.