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Chester University Rankings 2027

Chester, Cheshire, UK

3.9 /5

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#738 in World

#106 in UK

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University of Chester Ranking
University of Chester Course Ranking
Chester University The Guardian Ranking 2026
Chester University The Complete University Guide Ranking 2027
Chester University QS Ranking 2026
Chester University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
Chester University Student Reviews

Chester University
University of Chester Ranking

University of Chester is one of the top-ranked and most sought-after universities among international students. With prime focus on offering high-quality education to a diverse student community, University of Chester holds global and national ranks provided by some of the top ranking bodies globally.

As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the university is ranked globally at #726 and #105, among universities in UK. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that collects different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally and aggregates it to allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision. According to THE (Times Higher Education) 2025, University of Chester has been globally ranked at #1501 in 2025. Additionally, the university is also ranked by THE (Times Higher Education) Guardian globally in 2025. Its position has 74 to #46 from #53 in 2024. Below are the rankings of University of Chester by different leading ranking bodies-

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
THE	1201	1201	1501	Not Ranked
The Guardian	74	53	46	Not Ranked
The complete Guide	Not Ranked	61	56	74

#106

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World rank by different ranking providers

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#738

QS Ranking

#601

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#1501

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Chester University
University of Chester Course Ranking

Known for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, University of Chester has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Medicine & Health Sciences category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, University of Chester ranks #526. THE has ranked the university at #801 in 2025 and #801 in 2024 showing remained unchanged trend in its national rankings.

Here are some of the top University of Chester courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Medicine & Health Sciences	Not Ranked	#465	#526

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#80

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B.E. / B.Tech

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#80

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#27

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#29

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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Chemical Engineering

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#32

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#27

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#29

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Computer Science

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#81

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#34

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LL.B.

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#34

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#23

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#51

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#44

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BSN

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#44

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Chester University
The Guardian Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	53	46	71
Accounting and Finance	34	15	69
Business and Management	31	23	85
Chemical Engineering	24	21	27
Journalism	– / –	– / –	25
Law	56	47	23
Sociology and Social Policy	69	55	52

Chester University
The Complete University Guide Ranking 2027

Ranked by	2025	2026	2027
UK University	56	74	78
Accounting and Finance	46	45	38
Art and Design	30	56	62
Biological Sciences	80	85	80
Business and Management Studies UK	57	64	64
Chemical Engineering	31	25	29
Communication and Media Studies	86	78	54
Computer Science	91	96	81
Law	69	71	51
Nursing	49	30	44
Psychology	73	81	59
Sociology	63	76	64

Chester University
QS Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2026
Europe	601

Chester University
THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	1201	1501	1501
Medicine and Health	801	801	801
Psychology	– / –	– / –	601

Chester University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Easy going

Internships3.1

Part time work3.3

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.6

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.6

Anonymous

MSc Health Services Management - Batch of 2025

4.1

University of Chester Review

Tips: Do proper research before joining any course and also about the job opportunities after you finish the course. Contact the alumni from your specific course and seek guidance and advice. I was happy with my course, and I am currently working in the healthcare industry here.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation is very convenient and accessible to everyone. And it is very affordable too with student discounts. I would recommend using public transportation for the initial few years, as it can save you a lot of money. There are plenty of student discount offers too.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are very few on-campus job opportunities for part-time, but there are plenty of off-campus jobs too. One can manage academics and a job easily. The average payout is quite good, as students don't pay any tax, but we can only work for 20 hours a week. And it is more than enough to support your needs.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1375

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35075

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026Read more

Anonymous

M.Sc in Biotechnology (Shrewsbury) - Batch of 2026

4.1

A Great Experience That I Will Always Remember

Tips: My biggest piece of advice before coming to Chester is to drop any fixed expectations and just take things as they come. Don't stress yourself out trying to force instant friendships during Welcome Week or planning out every single outcome—let your uni routine and social circle develop naturally. Take time to enjoy the small everyday moments, whether that's hanging out by the River Dee or exploring the city with housemates. Some of your absolute best memories here will come from just going with the flow.

Likes (Public transportation): I gave public transport a 5/5 because getting around Chester and traveling to nearby cities like Liverpool or Manchester is completely hassle-free. The main Exton Park campus and city sites like Wheeler are easily connected by local Stagecoach and Arriva buses, and Chester Railway Station is just a short walk or quick bus ride away. As a student, having frequent, affordable bus lines and easy train links right on your doorstep makes daily commuting and weekend trips super convenient.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I gave permanent immigration a 3/5 because settling in the UK long-term after Chester is a tough, competitive process. While the 2-year Graduate Route visa buys you time to work after finishing your degree, transitioning to a sponsored Skilled Worker visa has gotten much harder with high salary thresholds and shifting Home Office rules. I’d love to stay in the UK permanently for the work culture and quality of life, but getting sponsorship from an employer to eventually hit that 5-year ILR threshold is far from guaranteed.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 550

Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026Read more

Eshita Sridhar Verified Icon

M.Sc in Biotechnology (Shrewsbury) - Batch of 2026

4.1

The kind of experience every international student has

Tips: I loved studying at this university. Every day was a learning experience. The people around were good, the lecturers were very supportive, and I made some really good friends. How I studied back home and what this university offered were completely different. Assignments are online, and the marking system is too. I was granted a scholarship and an IELTS waiver, as my English scores were above 80, which genuinely helped me save money on tuition fees and IELTS. There is a lot of support that is offered, such as well-being, education, and career. You could carry a lot from this university!

Likes (Indian Food): The university canteen has several options to pick from. There were several dishes from my home country, such as butter chicken and rice, and a lot to pick from. These gave me a touch of home. And the portion sizes were not a complaint. The prices are reasonable, and there is nothing to complain about.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Though the UK job market is difficult, the support available to secure a sponsored job is really limited. From my personal experience, generic advice is provided, and CV tricks and tips are provided, but nothing specific to what I was pursuing. These are helpful, but I wish extra support or some kind of placement had been provided.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026Read more

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M.Sc in Biomedical Science - Batch of 2024

3.7

U.K. is Difficult for International Students

Tips: It was a huge cultural shift, as there were fewer Asians compared to now coming to study in the U.K. Chester is a lovely place. Scholarships: I was a self-funded student and paid £13,860 per academic year (2018-2023). I had secured scholarships from India and got about £2000 scholarship towards my PhD tuition fees (which isn’t available now) With regards to my PhD research, it was independent work with no lectures or classes. My supervisor was very supportive throughout my PhD. In terms of the MSc taught course, I find it very challenging, as there are no good lecturers in the university for a few courses.

Likes (Public transportation): Honestly, traveling out of Chester is incredibly easy, mostly because the train station is so well connected. You can just hop on a direct train and be in Liverpool or Manchester in no time or easily head down to London and over into Wales without dealing with a million transfers. You can even catch trains straight up to Scotland or through the Midlands without a massive hassle. For getting around the city itself, the local buses are a decent shout. They have a good variety of routes that cover the main areas, even if they don't always run as late as you’d want them to on certain nights. If the buses aren't running, you can always rely on the local private taxi companies around town. Uber is also widely available here and super reliable when you're stuck, though the pricing can be a bit all over the place depending on the day and the time you're booking. If you're heading out on a weekend, just be ready for those surge prices, but you'll at least always find a ride.

Dislikes (Internships): I gave Chester a low score for internships and job prospects because the university is honestly a massive letdown when it comes to the biotech sector. Since Chester operates heavily as a teaching university rather than a proper, high-output research hub, the laboratory equipment is seriously lacking, which ends up severely limiting the actual hands-on, practical experience you can get. If you’re trying to build strong connections with the biotechnology industry, you’re basically on your own because the uni's network just isn't there. As a student, my biggest frustration was how they treat their own postgraduate researchers. I came in expecting far more support when it came to stepping into internal academic jobs or post-doc roles after finishing. Instead, the university consistently overlooks its own PGR students and openly prefers hiring outsiders. They basically treat international grads like a visa hassle they don't want to deal with. It sucks because you’re completely left to fend for yourself right when you need that first breakthrough in academia.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026Read more

Nagesh

M.Sc in Sports Management - Batch of 2024

4.3

If education is your top priority, then choose this university.

Tips: A cultural shift is obviously present here, you need to mingle with all students of different ethnicities. I got a 2000-pound scholarship and it's better if we apply before enrolling here. I'm 100 per cent satisfied with the experience and curriculum of the course and post-graduation here in University but not with the country as there are a lot of flaws in the country, I often faced racism here.

Likes (Student Life): Library facilities and sports, gyms and everything in the University has provided a great place for spending time. As a postgraduate student, I really love it here every day there are games of different sports conducted and we need to register to participate. CSU in university is the union which organises all the events and other sports clubs that are there for every sport like cricket, hockey, football, swimming, callisthenics etc.

Dislikes (Part time work): There is very low availability of part-time jobs in the University, canteen and other event day jobs. The payment is the minimum wage in the UK. Part-time is manageable if you do under 15 hours more than that and we won't be able to focus on studies. There are job opportunity facilities here but they don't even give you a proper output of jobs so don't expect that here.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2400

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 34425

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024Read more

Faizan Farooq Malik Verified Icon

M.Sc in Biomedical Science - Batch of 2024

3.1

Assignments and teaching methods are different

Tips: I had a different study experience here compared to India. The teaching methods they follow here are completely different to what I have experienced in India. The assignments we do also differ a lot. Apart from that, the university is just fine with a lot of international students. I don't go to any university events as I live far away but you might like the university as it is much more fun.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2125

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 20825

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024Read more

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Do I need to submit a separate application to apply for University of Chester scholarships?

Answered 2 days ago

No, Indian students do not need to submit a separate application for general international and merit-based scholarships at the Uni of Chester. The university automatically considers students for such scholarships.

However, external scholarshops in the UK like the Chevening Scholarship, the Commonwea

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

What is the deadline to apply for scholarships at the University of Chester?

Answered 2 days ago

Deadline to apply for Chester University scholarships varies for different financial aid programs. For the Commonwealth Scholarships, supporting documents can be submitted by Dec 9, 2026 before the forthcoming academic session.

For the latest Chester University scholarship-specific deadlines, check

Akash Gaur

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Are Indian students allowed to pay their tuition fees in instalments at the University of Chester?

Answered a month ago

Yes, Indian students can pay their tuition fees in instalments at Uni Chester. Students can opt for a two-instalment plan where they can pay GBP 3,000 (INR 3.9 Lakhs) before travelling to the UK. The remaining balance is due within 3 months after the course start date.

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

Do Indian students have to make an initial deposit at the University of Chester?

Answered a month ago

Yes, Indian students at Uni of Chester need to pay a deposit worth GBP 5,000 (INR 6.5 Lakhs) to confirm their seat and receive their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

The deposit can be paid in 2 installments:

GBP 1,500 (INR 1.95 Lakhs) as the initial confirmation deposit
GBP 3,500 (INR 4.5

Akash Gaur

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Will tuition fees for Indian students increase every year at the University of Chester?

Answered a month ago

Yes, from 2028/29 academic year onwards, University of Chester tuition fees for Indian students will increase by GBP 925 (INR 1.2 Lakhs) per year to reflect government proposed fees policies.

Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

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