Welcome to the University of Chester

Joining us in October 2025?

We’ll be sharing everything you need to know to help you prepare for your arrival and induction at the University of Chester. New information will be added in the lead-up to your arrival, so keep checking back for the latest updates -  we can’t wait to welcome you!

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Keep in Touch

Whether you are a new student, returning for another term, or joining us later in the academic year, if you have questions or need assistance with your induction or arrival, our Student Experience Team is here to support you.

Email: studentexperience@chester.ac.uk

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Upcoming Events

PGCE Open Evening

Join us for one of our upcoming PGCE Open Events, and discover how our teacher training courses can help you develop into a confident, reflective, and inspiring educator. We host a number of events throughout the year, giving you the choice to join us at a PGCE-exclusive Open Evening or as part of our University-wide Open Events.

Young boy engaged in a group discussion.

PGCE Open Day

Join us for one of our upcoming PGCE Open Events, and discover how our teacher training courses can help you develop into a confident, reflective, and inspiring educator. We host a number of events throughout the year, giving you the choice to join us at a PGCE-exclusive Open Evening or as part of our University-wide Open Events.

Young boy engaged in a group discussion.

University of Chester Riverside Museum open

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society (FHMS) Historical Society's Riverside Museum will be open between 1pm and 4pm for students, staff and other visitors. Based at the University’s Wheeler Building on Castle Drive, it contains a permanent collection of curiosities from the world of medicine, nursing, midwifery and social work, in addition to an original letter written by Florence Nightingale from Balaclava.

Various items found with a soldier, including a lantern, trench orders booklet, mirror, soap, mug, casualty cards, a variety of books and guides, field dressing, all of the items are placed on top of a wooden foldable camp bed used by some officers in WW1.