Rankings of University of Chester

The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.

Latest ranking updates for University of Chester
  • July 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #1835.
  • June 2024: University of Chester ranks 1550 in the latest Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) from Nature Index.
  • June 2024: Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector update. University of Chester achieves place 3131.
  • May 2024: Publication of CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Business & Management Studies). Ranking position #46.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #15 
    • #16 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #34 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #35 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #48 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Business

    • #27 
    • #32 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #72 
    • #91 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #75 
    • #95 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Design

    • #21 
    • #26 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #26 
    • #31 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #43 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #45 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #18 
    • #24 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #30 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #57 
    • #65 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #75 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #76 
    • #90 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #42 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #42 
    • #56 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #69 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #57 
    • #73 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #52 
    • #64 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #48 
    • #65 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #20 
    • #25 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #38 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #77 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #64 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #73 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #62 
    • #82 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #78 
    • #801 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #10 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #24 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #46 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #63 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #55 
    • #68 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #16 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #36 
    • #46 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #37 
    • #46 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #61 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Chester

Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#16 
Arts Visual & Performing
Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#24 
Engineering
German CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#26 
Languages & Literature
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#26 
Design
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#31 
Education
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#32 
Business
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#46 
Sports Science
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#56 
Law
Mathematics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#64 
Mathematics

Student Ratings for University of Chester

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
3.9 (based on 651 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.0 (based on 552 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
3.9 (based on 99 student ratings)

“I found my time at Chester very productive, studying for nutrition. I plan to go back and do my PhD there too, because the lecturers were top-quality and helped me with everything I needed on my assignments.”

About University of Chester

PROS

  • The facilities at Parkgate Road Campus are well -maintained. Some of the favourite features include the Seaborne library, a fitness center, swimming pool, and multipurpose sports building.
  • Learners appreciate the wide variety of accommodation options that the university provides. There are more than 35 residencies that students can stay in during their time at Chester.
  • Highly ranked in Europe by Times Higher Education, and with respectable rankings on a worldwide scale.

CONS

  • A recurring complaint from international students is that foreign students have to take English classes even if their English level is excellent.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1839
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1244 511 000
Address:
Parkgate Road
CH1 4 BJ, Chester
England UK
Website:
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Chester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
61 /100
552 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 122 students of University of Chester participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Chester in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 77.3

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Chester

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
8005
postgraduates:
3300
Total:
11305
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Nursing and Midwifery:
1945
Business and Management:
1785
Education and Teaching:
1610
Biosciences:
1600
Psychology:
660
Law:
545
Creative Arts and Design:
410
Performing Arts:
340
Computing:
250
Sociology:
250
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
245
Social Policy:
230
English Studies:
185
Languages and Area Studies :
180
Theology and Religious Studies:
145
History:
145
Allied Health:
115
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
100
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
75
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
75
Archaeology:
65
Politics:
55
Mechanical Engineering:
55
Mathematical Sciences:
45
Economics:
40
Physics and Astronomy:
30
Chemistry:
25
Agriculture, Food and Related Studies:
15
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
605
Nigeria:
315
United States:
140
Pakistan:
130
China:
75
Bangladesh:
65
Norway:
45
Ghana:
30
Kuwait:
20
Iran:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
Nepal:
10
United Arab Emirates:
10
Morocco:
10
Canada:
10
Egypt:
10
Cameroon:
10
Albania:
10
Saudi Arabia:
5
Qatar:
5
Oman:
5
Lebanon:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Jordan:
5
Iraq:
5
Brazil:
5
Vietnam:
5
Thailand:
5
Malaysia:
5
Indonesia:
5
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Afghanistan:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
South Africa:
5
Kenya:
5
Ukraine:
5
Turkey:
5
Russia:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Chester

Chester
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University Centre Shrewsbury
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University Centre Warrington
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Wheeler
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The Hammond
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University Centre Birkenhead
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University Centre Reaseheath
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Exton Park
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Queen's Park
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Creative Campus, Kingsway
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FAQ

University of Chester ranks #68 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Chester ranks #1 in Chester in our meta ranking.

University of Chester is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector and more. See all 15 rankings of University of Chester.

University of Chester achieved #53 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Chester.

University of Chester achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #4 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism). See all subject rankings for University of Chester.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of Chester ranks #1 among universities in Chester and #68 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Chester.

In our meta ranking University of Chester ranks #68 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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