University of Chester
Higher EducationEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
The University of Chester is a long-established higher education institution founded in 1839, based in Chester, England. It operates across five sites in and around Chester and one in Warrington, with a University Centre in Birkenhead. The university emphasizes high-quality teaching and world-class research and collaborates with universities and organisations worldwide. It supports a diverse student body by valuing a wide range of learning approaches and focusing on individual development to prepare for real-world professional life. Its Centre for Work Related Studies is noted for partnering with organisations and individuals to design customised university awards that deliver personal and professional impact. In 2026 the university launched a professional mentoring pilot as part of its ongoing efforts to connect learning with career development.