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The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury.
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Learn more about studying at University of Chester including how it performs in QS rankings, the cost of tuition and further course information.
Discover the University of Chester, a modern and dynamic institution with a rich heritage and a welcoming community. Whether you are interested in undergraduate, postgraduate, or research degree courses, you can take a virtual tour of our campuses, facilities, and accommodation, and find out why we are ranked highly for student satisfaction and employability.
The University of Chester is the fifth oldest higher education establishment in England, with only the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London outdating it. It was opened in 1839 as a Church of England training college by a group of local Anglicans, including future British prime minister William Gladstone.
The University of Chester is one of the oldest higher education providers in the UK, having recently celebrated its 182nd year of teaching. With 15,000 students from 130 countries worldwide, Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for those travelling from overseas to study.
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With more than 180 years of educational heritage, the University of Chester offers a wide range of highly regarded single and combined honours undergraduate and postgraduate courses, across a selection of specialist sites.
