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University of Chester

The University of Chester is a modern university with around 14,000 students from 125 countries, based across several sites in Chester (including Exton Park and Queen's Park) plus centres such as University Centre Birkenhead. It teaches a broad range of business, computing, health, law and psychology courses, and many master's degrees offer several start dates a year and an optional placement/project year.

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Location: Chester, England
Undergraduate fees: £14,950
Postgraduate fees: £15,500 – £15,700
Intakes: September, October, January, May
IELTS (undergraduate): 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each band
IELTS (postgraduate): 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each sub-skill
Note: Flat international rates: UG £14,950 (2027/28 course pages show £15,450); foundation year £11,250; MBA £15,700; Graduate Entry Medicine £46,000; placement/project year adds £2,900. All UG and 12-month PGT students receive an automatic International Scholarship Award.

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: Sri Lankan GCE A-levels BCC or above for Year 1 entry; private foundation courses (NIBM, ACBT, SLIT) at 60%+ or a National Diploma with good grades also considered; HND may give Level 6 (final-year) entry; Foundation Year needs 3 A-level passes at S or above (O-level Maths credit for some pathways)
Postgraduate: Recognised bachelor's degree (2010 onwards) with GPA 3.0 or above; courses requiring a 2:1 have higher equivalencies

Source: chester.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

All international undergraduate and 12-month taught postgraduate students are automatically considered for the University of Chester International Scholarship Award (amount shown on the offer letter, not published). Chester also lists Commonwealth Scholarships (4 for 2026/27) and an International Alumni discount.

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Popular courses at University of Chester

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Undergraduate (Bachelor's)

Top-up degree

Nursing Studies (International Top-up) BSc (Hons)Nursing & Midwifery · 1 year · £15,450/yr · Sep Apply

Postgraduate (Master's)

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Information checked October 2026 from University of Chester’s official website: chester.ac.uk/international/countries/sri-lanka/, chester.ac.uk/international/fees-scholarships-and-fin, chester.ac.uk/international/fees-scholarships-and-fin, chester.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/entry-requir. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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