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

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 USA. 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

  • High School Diploma with 2.5 GPA or above.

Undergraduate Study

Year 1/Level 4 entry:

  • High School Diploma with 3.5 GPA (no other qualifications needed) OR
  • High School diploma (or equivalent) with a GPA 3.0 PLUS one of the following:
  1. SAT (taken prior to March 2016) with an overall grade of 1500 (including reading, writing and math)
  2. SAT (taken after March 2016) with an overall grade of 1090 (including 550 in reading/writing and math)
  3. ACT with an overall grade of 22
  4. 2 AP Tests in relevant subject with grades 3 or above
  5. 2 High School Honours Classes or Advanced Placement (AP) classes with B Grades
  6. 2 College Level classes with B Grades
  7. 2 semesters of Community College with B Grades

Year 2/Level 5 entry:

  • Associate degree in relevant subject areas with a 3.0 GPA or above.

Postgraduate Study

  • Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution with 3.0 GPA or above.

US Financial Aid

Please see our US Financial Aid webpage for further information.

For any enquires about US Financial Aid please email usloans@chester.ac.uk.

We Are In Your Country

Find us at education fairs in your country. Look at the events below as we may be near you.

NACAC College Fair Rochester, NY

Date: 16 March 2025
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Joseph E. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14604

NACAC College Fair Rochester, NY

Date: 17 March 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Joseph E. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14604

NACAC College Fair Syracuse, NY

Date: 17 March 2025
Time: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Oncenter, Syracuse, New York

NACAC College Fair Syracuse, NY

Date: 18 March 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Oncenter, Syracuse, New York

NACAC College Fair Buffalo, NY

Date: 19 March 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Buffalo Convention Center, Buffalo, New York

NACAC College Fair Buffalo, NY

Date: 20 March 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Buffalo Convention Center, Buffalo, New York

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Email: i.henney@chester.ac.uk

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