Your Country/Region Pakistan
A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Pakistan.
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 Pakistan. 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
- Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (50%) or SSC (65%). If undertaking Engineering OR Business and Social Science Pathway will need to have 50% (HSC) or 65% (SSC) or above in Maths.
Undergraduate Study
- Completion of FA (Humanities) with 75% or above OR complete of HSSC preengineering/pre-medical/science routes with 70%. If a specific subject is required, a score of 80% (Humanities)/70% (preengineering/pre-medical/science) in the relevant subject is needed = Level 4 entry.
- Completion of Diplomas of Associated Engineer (DAE) with 70% or above = Level 4 entry.
- Associate Degree Programme with 50% 59% = Level 4 entry/60% or above = Year 2 entry.
- Issued 2020 or earlier: 2year Bachelor’s Degree from recognised institution with grades 60% or above = Level 5 entry.
- 3-year Bachelor's Degree with 70% or above = Level 5 entry.
Pre-Masters
- 2 year Bachelor Degree (issued 2020 or earlier) with 50% or above + LLB with 45%.
- 2 year Bachelor Degree with 50% or above (issued 2020 or earlier) + Masters degree with pass rate of 55% or above
- 4 Year Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution with 50% or above
Postgraduate Study
- 2020 or earlier: 2year Bachelor’s Degree with 55% or above + LLB with 50% or above.
- 2020 or earlier: 2-year Bachelor’s Degree with 55% or above + Master’s degree with a pass rate of 60% or above.
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution with 55% or above.
- MBBS/DPharm/Doctor of Physiotherapy/Dentistry/Vet from recognised institution with 50% or above.
- Master’s Degree with a pass rate of 55% or above (after the completion of a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree).
Study Gaps
Applicants with significant gaps in study are considered higher risk for visa refusal, so will need to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.
Applicants who have been out of education for 10 years or longer will be subject to a more in-depth assessment of their qualifications, employment history and motivations.
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.
Local Representatives
Faisalabad
Gujranwala
Islamabad
Karachi
Lahore:
Rawalpindi
Jhelum
Peshawar
Hafizabad
We Are In Your Country
Find us at education fairs in your country. Look at the events below as we may be near you.
Hear From Our Students
Yasir Malik
MSc Management
"Chester is a wonderful place to both study and live. The city is rich with history and culture and there is so much to do for international students. Chester really does feel like a home away from home and a great place for international students to live."
Where To Go:
Restaurants & Shops
- Falafel Xpress (Halal)
- Chester Charcoal Grill (Halal)
- Zing Asia
- World Food Shop
- Village Food & Meat Centre (Halal), Brook Street
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!
Country Liaison Officer
