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About the University

Get to know the University of Chester of today and learn about our long and fascinating history.

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We offer a warm welcome to students and staff from all parts of the world.

Our History

The college which would become the University of Chester was founded in 1839 by such pioneers as the great 19th-century prime ministers William Gladstone and the Earl of Derby, and a former Archbishop of Canterbury.

Our Campuses

Find out about our facilities for teaching, learning and student life at our seven sites in Chester, Warrington and Shrewsbury

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Founded by the Church of England in 1839, we continue to be guided by Christian values and are justifiably proud of the open, inclusive and supportive environment that characterises the institution. Today, as the University of Chester, we welcome students and staff of all faiths or none.

Visit Us

There are many opportunities for you to visit us throughout the year, whether you are interested in undergraduate or postgraduate study.

In the Community

Your Civic University

The University has signed a Civic University Pledge as part of our ongoing commitment to all our communities. Throughout 2020 we will be looking to hear from our stakeholders and communities about their views on our civic activities and the issues and needs that we can most usefully address locally and regionally. Find out more

Community Liaison

University of Chester students, whether living in University or privately rented accommodation, are part of the local community.

University Management

Meet our Senior Management Team and Deans of the University.

University Council

The University Council is responsible for a number of central areas of the University's outlook and activities.

How The University Spends Its Money

Find out more about the University's funding and spending.

Equality and Diversity

Term Dates

The term dates for 2019/20 and 2020/21

Corporate Plan: Vision 2020

Published in June 2015, this contains the most current list of institutional objectives, towards which the University is working for the immediate future.

Helping you Learn and Succeed

Financial Statements

Student Protection Plan

The Student Protection Plan sets out the measures we have in place to protect you as our student in the unlikely event that a risk to the continuation of your studies should arise. The plan is required by and approved by the Office for Students as the regulator of the higher education sector

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement

 

Anti-slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

1. Policy Statement

1.1 Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as

Senior Salaries Annual Report 2018

Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 - 2019

The University of Chester is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, to ensuring that men and women are paid the same for the same/equivalent work or work of equal value and to reducing the

Transparency Return

 

Access and Participation Plan