International Student Barometer Survey 2022
Check out the latest feedback from our international students in the International Student Barometer Survey!
About the International Student Barometer Survey
The International Student Barometer Survey is an annual survey conducted by i-graduate which provides insight into the decision-making, expectations, perceptions, and intentions of international students across the globe from application to graduation. At the University of Chester, we use the feedback we receive to make informed decisions to enhance the international student experience and to highlight the areas for improvement.
In 2022, 91% of the University of Chester international students were satisfied with their overall experience, compared to a UK average of 89%.
Participation in the International Student Barometer 2022
In the recent survey, a total of 601 responses were received for the University of Chester, with a total of 119,254 students taking part globally.
Below is a selection of the results received about the University of Chester based on feedback from our students.
Global Rankings
| Category | Chester Global Ranking (out of 100+ institutions) |
| Employment & Careers Support | |
| Employment & Careers Advice | 1st |
| Careers Fairs / Networking Opportunities | 1st |
| Employment & Careers Support | 1st |
| Employment | 1st |
| Representation | 1st |
| Placement | 3rd |
| Training | 1st |
| Arrival | |
| Face-to-face Orientation | 5th |
| Learning | |
| Opportunities to Teach | 2nd |
| Online Group Work | 6th |
| Online Study Materials | 9th |
| Living | |
| Social Activities (Organised Events) | 3rd |
| Social Facilities | 1st |
| Earning Money | 2nd |
| Living Cost | 2nd |
| Financial Support | 2nd |
| Cost of Accommodation | 6th |
| Overall | |
| Living Overall | 4th |
| Support Overall | 10th |
Percentage Satisfaction Scores
|
Category |
Chester % |
|
Arrival |
|
| Pre-Arrival Information | 91.0% |
| Enrolment / Academic Registration | 92.3% |
| Face-to-face Orientation | 96.0% |
| Introduction to Support Services | 91.3% |
| Access to Online Materials |
93.1% |
|
Employment and Careers Support |
|
| Overall Information | 90.9% |
| Advice | 89.6% |
|
Learning |
|
| Physical Library Facilities | 94.4% |
| Language Support | 94.2% |
| Learning Spaces | 92.3% |
| On-Campus Facilities | 93.8% |
| Laboratories | 91.7% |
| Expert Lecturers | 91.6% |
| Virtual Learning Environment | 93.6% |
|
Living |
|
| Feeling Safe on Campus | 95.8% |
| Campus Environment | 94.0% |
| Campus Buildings | 90.9% |
| Making Friends From My Home Country | 90.2% |
|
Support |
|
| Learning and Information Services (LIS) | 96.2% |
| Finance | 95.1% |
| International Centre | 95.0% |
| Careers and Employability | 93.6% |
| Wellbeing & Mental Health | 92.9% |
|
Overall |
|
| Support | 91.8% |
| Arrival | 91.4% |
| Happiness | 91.3% |
| Satisfaction | 90.8% |