University of Chester

Chester, Birkenhead and Warrington offer vibrant locations for our students. Chester is a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene. Birkenhead is a historic riverside town with excellent transport links to Liverpool, a growing arts and cultural scene, green parks, and a variety of shops, cafes and markets. Warrington is a lively town with great restaurants and bars, shopping and plenty of events. 

Chester Students’ Union (CSU) helps students to shape their experience, meet new friends and create lots of amazing memories. CSU hosts a range of events and projects to celebrate liberation, equality, diversity and inclusion. With around 100 different sports clubs and societies for students to get involved in, and friendly representatives who welcome new members; there’s truly something for everyone. 

We offer a wide range of accommodation options for all budgets, and offer adapted rooms for students with specific physical needs. We also have close links with a number of private sector residences. 

Our learning locations are designed to support your success, with subject-specific facilities, libraries, computer suites and dedicated study spaces, plus plenty of places to relax and recharge. 

Exton Park in Chester is where our story began and remains home to several academic Schools, central support services and student accommodation. Across the city, Creative Campus, Kingsway offers outstanding facilities for art, design and performance; Queen’s Park hosts Chester Business School; and Wheeler is our hub for professional courses. 

University Centre Warrington delivers hands-on learning for subjects like Nursing and Social Work, while University Centre Birkenhead provides specialist facilities for Adult Nursing, ensuring students gain practical experience in real-world settings.