University Profile

A prestigious century-old institution: Founded in 1839, it boasts a 186-year history of excellence in education.

Student-centered and highly popular: Ranked 2nd in the UK for international student satisfaction and 1st in the Northwest region. Located in one of the safest university towns in Northwest England, Chester is the UK’s second most student-friendly city. The university guarantees on-campus accommodation for international students and offers substantial scholarships, including merit-based awards.

Modern facilities and affordable costs: With seven campuses and over 20,700 students from more than 130 countries, it is a diverse, multicultural, and highly secure international university.

Strong industry connections, highest employability in Northwest England: As the university with the highest graduate employment rate in Northwest England, 95.6% of its graduates secure employment or pursue further studies.

Program Advantages

Official partnership: Our university has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Chester, offering a "Sino-UK International Class for Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Studies." This program aligns with national policies for internationalizing higher education and aims to cultivate globally competitive, innovative, and application-oriented talents.

Dual degrees in four years: The "3+1" Sino-UK model allows credit transfer between the two universities. Students can earn a globally recognized Chinese bachelor’s degree and a UK master’s degree in just four years (three years in China + one year in the UK), achieving dual degrees in an integrated bachelor’s-master’s program.

Generous scholarships: Every program student studying in the UK for the integrated bachelor’s-master’s program receives a £1,250 international student scholarship. Students with an average score of 80% or above are eligible for an additional £1,000 merit-based scholarship, cumulative with the aforementioned scholarship.

University Advantages

Cost of living ≈ 30% lower than London

Transportation: A 15-minute walk through the ancient city; 45-minute direct train to Manchester

Culture: Roman walls, Tudor architecture, annual horse racing festival

Safety: One of the cities with the lowest crime rates in Northwest England