Your Country/Region New Zealand
A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from New Zealand.
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 New Zealand. 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
- Level 2 National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) at Level 2 at Merit (M) or Excellence (E).
Undergraduate Study
- National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) with 60 Level 3 credits at Merit (M).
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 or Bachelor's Degree with Honours with Grade B- or above.
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.
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.
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!
International Officer
