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Your people, your place and your future are right here
If you have an offer for September 2023, this page is for you. Here you’ll find everything you need to navigate the next steps in your application and get excited for September.
Get advice from our experts and stories, tips and shared experiences from our students. Get a glimpse of what Chester has to offer, and get ready for your next chapter.
No matter what you choose to study or what you love to do, our community and extra opportunities are what set us apart. Why not bookmark this page and keep updated with the people and places of the University of Chester over the coming months?
Find Your People
There’s no better feeling than finding your people. Having the freedom to be yourself and pursuing the things you love. Being part of a community that shares your ambition. With staff who really get to know you, plus societies, sports, volunteering opportunities and social events, you’ll easily find people who share your interests, both in and outside of the classroom.
Find your people here at the University of Chester.
Student Insights
Meet Sam, Arty, Olivia, Rachael and Theresa. From nights out and hobbies, to part-time work and studying, hear them chat about how they found their people, and what the University of Chester means to them.
Chat to Students
Chat online with our current students and get the lowdown about life at Chester. Plus, look out for your email invitation to join our exclusive offer holders’ group, so you can connect with your future classmates, housemates and anyone with shared interests - all ahead of September.
Find Your Place
Find your place at the University of Chester. A place that will just feel right, where everything just clicks. A place with ample opportunities to grow, where you might learn as much about yourself as you do about your subject. A place where there is always something to do, whatever your mood. A place you’ll one day call your home.
Find out why your place is here, at the University of Chester.
Cool Places, Warm Welcome
University of Chester is based in one of the UK's top 20 student cities (Student Crowd, Best Student Cities 2022). Learn more about what makes Chester, and our other University locations, a top place to go for an outstanding student experience.
Take a Virtual Tour
Take a closer look at your campus and where you’ll be studying through our personalised virtual tour of our facilities.
Hangouts and Hidden Gems
Want to find out what students get up to in their spare time? Watch our video series ‘Hangouts and Hidden Gems’, where current students will tell you more about the best places to go.
Storyhouse
The King's Head
Bean & Cole
Chester Cathedral
Commonhall Social
River Dee
Chester Market
Roman Gardens
Find Your Future
It’s something we think about from day one – everything you do here is leading to the moment you graduate and head out into the world. We have built-in work placements, employability skills integrated into our courses, a careers team full of experts, opportunities like free language learning, and excellent student services. Plus, we’ll help you find part-time work alongside your studies if you need it, through our student employment scheme and links with local employers.
Your future is just waiting for you to get started.
Earn While You Learn
Need to work alongside your studies? We’ve got links with employers and a wealth of part-time job opportunities on the doorstep, plus our very own on-campus student recruitment scheme.
Get Connected
See what Ella, Liam and Francesca got up to on their Work Based Learning module – just one of the ways our students gain real experience and make valuable connections for the future.
Achieve Your Potential
Find out how our range of support services can make your transition to university as smooth as possible. From peer mentors who will show you the ropes, to financial and wellbeing advice and University childcare, we’ve got you covered.
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July 13, 2023Student Ambassador Lewis shares his guide on the best places to make the most of the sunshine in Chester.
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July 12, 2023Student Ambassador Ifeoluwa shares tips on how to enjoy your free time in Shrewsbury.
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May 18, 2023Here are some of the best things to do in Chester on a budget from Student Ambassador Erin.
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May 15, 2023Student Ambassador Erin shares advice on accessing learning disability support at the University of Chester.