Your Country/Region United Arab Emirates
A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from the United Arab Emirates.
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 the United Arab Emirates. 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 Tawjihi with an average of 60%
Undergraduate Study
- Cambridge A Levels or International Baccalaureate Diploma.
- UK foundation/pathway course with a pass mark of 50% and above. Engineering courses require an additional mark of at least 55% in a Maths module.
- Associate Degree with good grades may be considered for 2nd year entry.
- Higher College of Technology Higher Diploma with good grades may be considered for 3rd year.
Pre-Masters
- Bachelor Degree GPA 2/4 or 2.5/5
Postgraduate Study
- Bachelor's degree from recognised institution with 70%/GPA of 2.0 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:
- International Foundation Group
- Undergraduate: 17 or Above
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.
Local Representatives
Where To Go:
Restaurants & Shops
- Falafel Xpress (Halal)
- Chester Charcoal Grill (Halal)
- World Food Shop
- Village Food & Meat Centre (Halal), Brook Street
Religious Establishments
- Chester Mosque & Islamic Centre
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
