Your Country: Cameroon | University of Chester

A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Cameroon.

With 14,000 students from 100+ countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.

This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from Cameroon. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.

Foundation Year

Baccaleaureat Grades 10-13
GCE O Levels Grades A-E in 4 relevant subjects

Undergraduate Study

Baccalaureat or Diplome de Bachelier de Technicient/Brevet de Technicient with 14/20 or above
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with grade C or above
General Certificate of Ordinary Level/Certificat de Probation + UK Foundation Year at 55% or above
2 Year Higher National Diploma (HND)/Higher Professional Diploma (HPD) with 12 or above will be considered for 2nd year entry
Brevet de Technicien Superieur/Diplome en Soins Infirmiers with 12 may be considered for 2nd year entry
Diplome d'Etudes Universtaires Generales with 12 or above will be considered for 2nd year entry
3 Year Higher National Diploma (HND)/Higher Professional Diploma (HPD) with 12 or above will be considered for 3rd year entry

Pre-Masters

Please contact your International Officer for more information on the Pre-Master's entry requirements for your country.

Postgraduate Study

Bachelor’s degree with B-/GPA 2.70 or above
Diplome d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce/Diplome d'Ingenieur with 12 or above
Maitrise with 12 or above
Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

We accept the following English Language qualifications:

Cameroon GCE O Level:

Undergraduate: C or above
Postgraduate: C or above

More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.

Local Representatives

Global Education for All (Sume Franklin)
The World Bridge Cameroon

Where To Go:

Restaurants & Shops:

African Food, spices, vegetables and shops can be found down Brook Street, Chester.
Falafel Xpress (Halal)
Chester Charcoal Grill (Halal)

Religious Establishments:

Chester Mosque & Islamic Centre
St Werburgh’s Parish (Roman Catholic)
St Columba Church (Roman Catholic)
St Thomas of Canterbury (Anglican)
All Saints Church, Saughall (Anglican) 
RCCG Calvary Love City Chester (Interdenominational)
Northgate Church (Interdenominational)
The Unity Centre (Multicultural Hub)

Student Societies

Chester Students’ Union has a diverse range of student societies for you to join. Joining these societies are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from your home country and get involved in lots of cultural activities and events they host throughout the year!