
University of Chichester
United Kingdom
Guardian University Ranking 2024
38
-1Students satisfaction
78%
Graduate employability
95%
Int. student percentage
3%
Int. fee range
£16,344 to £18,720/pa
TEF Rating
Gold

Overview
The University of Chichester is a public university in West Sussex, England. The institute is a member of the Cathedrals Group, and its location is one of the sunniest places in the UK.
Extended Overview
The University of Chichester has two campuses. The first one is the Bishop Otter campus in the historic city of Chichester, and the second one is the Bognor Regis campus in the seashore town of Bognor Regis. It also has an associate campus for commercial music on the Isle of Wight.
The university is packed with more than 6,800 students and boasts 14 departments, specialising in areas such as humanities, sports, musical theatre, acting, and education.
Both campuses have undergone great expansion through building projects funded by the National Lottery and other sources.
A wide range of courses are available, such as arts, business, creative industries, health, sport, and humanities at the institute. With a friendly environment, the university ensures that students feel comfortable being themselves, resulting in high satisfaction rates.
Mission Statement
The University of Chichester clearly states that its mission is ‘To provide outstanding education, advance knowledge, and benefit the world.’
Their vision includes:
“To achieve national and international recognition for the excellence of our teaching, research and innovation.
We will secure full acknowledgment as an outstanding university with a strong externally-facing focus.
As the only university in West Sussex, we recognise the economic, social and cultural importance of ‘place’ and the need to meet both local and global challenges.”
History
The roots of the University of Chichester date back to 1840 with the establishment of a training school, which was later rebuilt as the Bishop Otter College in 1849. In 1977, the Bishop Otter College and the Bognor Regis College merged and became the West Sussex Institute of Higher Education.
From 1995 to 1999, it was called the Chichester Institute of Higher Education. In 1999, it gained degree-awarding powers and became University College Chichester, later achieving full university status in October 2005.
Accreditation
The University of Chichester holds accreditation from many prestigious professional bodies. Some of them are:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Department for Education (DfE)
Society of Sports Therapists (SST)
Campus Facilities
The University of Chichester is one of the oldest universities in England, and it is well known for its excellent facilities.
- Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
- Support and Information Zone (SIZ)
- Books, journals and DVDs
- Mac and PC suites
- Printing and scanning facilities
- PrintShop services
- Costa café and general meeting areas
- Group and individual study spaces
- Equipment loans
- Sports dome
- Sports hall
- Fitness suites
- Indoor and outdoor climbing walls
- Grass football and rugby pitches
- Strength and conditioning room
- Two multi-purpose gymnasiums
- Biomechanics, physiology and psychology laboratories
- Sports injury clinic
- Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)
- The ShowRoom
- Students' Union bar
- Dining, cafés and shopping
Courses
Foundation
- Childhood with Therapeutic Play
- Childhood with Therapeutic Play (with Placement Year)
- Counselling Psychology
- Counselling Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Criminology
- Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Early Childhood Studies
- Early Childhood Studies (with Work Placement)
- Education
- Education (with Work Placement)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Work Placement)
- Health and Exercise Science (4 Years)
- Law
- Law (with Study Abroad)
- Law (with Work Placement)
- Law with Criminology
- Law with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Law with Criminology (with Work Placement)
- Law with International Relations
- Law with International Relations (with Study Abroad)
- Law with International Relations (with Work Placement)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Work Placement)
- Psychology
- Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Sociology
- Sociology (with Study Abroad)
- Sociology with Criminology
- Sociology with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad)
Undergraduate
- 3D Animation and VFX
- 3D Animation and VFX (with Study Abroad)
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Finance (with Study Abroad)
- Accounting and Finance (with Work Placement)
- Acting
- Acting (with Study Abroad)
- Acting (with Work Placement)
- Acting for Contemporary Theatre
- Acting for Contemporary Theatre (with Study Abroad)
- Acting for Contemporary Theatre (with Work Placement)
- Acting for Film
- Acting for Film (with Study Abroad)
- Adult Nursing
- Adult Nursing (with Work Placement)
- Advanced Applied Psychology
- Advanced Applied Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Audio Production and Music Technologies
- Audio Production and Music Technologies (with Study Abroad)
- Biomedical Science
- Biomedical Science (with Placement Year)
- Business and Human Resource Management
- Business and Human Resource Management (with Study Abroad)
- Business and Human Resource Management (with Work Placement)
- Business and Management (International Route) (Top-Up)
- Business English (International Route) (Top-Up)
- Business Management
- Business Management (Top-Up)
- Business Management (Top-Up) (with Work Placement)
- Business Management (with Study Abroad)
- Business Management (with Work Placement)
- Business Management and Finance
- Business Management and Finance (with Study Abroad)
- Business Management and Finance (with Work Placement)
- Business Management and Marketing
- Business Management and Marketing (with Study Abroad)
- Business Management and Marketing (with Work Placement)
- Business Psychology
- Business Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Business Psychology (with Work Placement)
- Childhood with Therapeutic Play
- Childhood with Therapeutic Play (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Childhood with Therapeutic Play (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
- Childhood with Therapeutic Play (with Placement Year)
- Childhood with Therapeutic Play (with Study Abroad)
- Commercial Music (Platform One)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (with Placement Year)
- Computer Science (with Study Abroad)
- Computing
- Computing (with Study Abroad)
- Computing (with Work Placement)
- Computing for Business (International Route) (Top-Up)
- Counselling Psychology
- Counselling Psychology (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Counselling Psychology (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Counselling Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Creative Writing
- Creative Writing (with Study Abroad)
- Creative Writing (with Work Placement)
- Creative Writing and English
- Creative Writing and English (with Study Abroad)
- Creative Writing and English (with Work Placement)
- Creative Writing and History
- Creative Writing and History (with Study Abroad)
- Creative Writing and History (with Work Placement)
- Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics
- Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics (with Study Abroad)
- Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics (with Work Placement)
- Creative Writing and Screenwriting
- Creative Writing and Screenwriting (with Study Abroad)
- Creative Writing and Screenwriting (with Work Placement)
- Criminology
- Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Criminology and Forensic Psychology
- Criminology and Forensic Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Dance
- Dance (with Work Placement)
- Dance Education and Teaching
- Dance Performance
- Dance Performance (with Work Placement)
- Dance Science
- Dance Science (4 Years)
- Dance Science (with Work Placement)
- Dance Science (with Work Placement) (4 Years)
- Dance Studies (Top-Up)
- Dance, Aerial and Physical Theatre
- Dance, Aerial and Physical Theatre (with Work Placement)
- Digital Film Production
- Digital Film Production (with Study Abroad)
- Digital Film Production and Screenwriting
- Digital Film Production and Screenwriting (with Study Abroad)
- Digital Film Technologies
- Digital Film Technologies (with Study Abroad)
- Digital Marketing (with Study Abroad)
- Digital Marketing (with Work Placement)
- Drama, Theatre and Directing
- Drama, Theatre and Directing (with Study Abroad)
- Drama, Theatre and Directing (with Work Placement)
- Early Childhood Studies
- Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)
- Early Childhood Studies (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Early Childhood Studies (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Work Placement)
- Early Childhood Studies (with Work Placement)
- Education
- Education (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Education (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Work Placement)
- Education (with Study Abroad)
- Education (with Work Placement)
- Education, Special Needs and Disability
- Education, Special Needs and Disability (with Study Abroad)
- Education, Special Needs and Disability (with Work Placement)
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Educational Psychology (with Work Placement)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Work Placement)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Work Placement)
- English Literature
- English Literature (with Study Abroad)
- English Literature (with Work Placement)
- English Literature and History
- English Literature and History (with Study Abroad)
- English Literature and History (with Work Placement)
- Esports
- Esports (with Study Abroad)
- Esports and Sports Media
- Esports and Sports Media (with Study Abroad)
- Finance and Accounting (International Route) (Top-Up)
- Fine Art
- Fine Art (with Study Abroad)
- Fine Art (with Work Placement)
- Fine Art with Printmaking
- Fine Art with Printmaking (with Study Abroad)
- Fine Art with Printmaking (with Work Placement)
- Fine Art with Textiles
- Fine Art with Textiles (with Study Abroad)
- Fine Art with Textiles (with Work Placement)
- Football Coaching and Performance
- Football Coaching and Performance (with Study Abroad)
- Football Coaching and Performance (with Work Placement)
- Games Design and Development
- History
- History (with Study Abroad)
- History (with Work Placement)
- International Education
- International Education (with Study Abroad)
- International Education (with Work Placement)
- Jazz and Cabaret Performance
- Jazz and Cabaret Performance (with Study Abroad)
- Jazz Performance
- Jazz Performance (with Study Abroad)
- Law
- Law (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Law (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Law (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Work Placement)
- Law (with Study Abroad)
- Law (with Work Placement)
- Law with Criminology
- Law with Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Law with Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Law with Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Work Placement)
- Law with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Law with Criminology (with Work Placement)
- Law with International Relations
- Law with International Relations (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Law with International Relations (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Law with International Relations (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Work Placement)
- Law with International Relations (with Study Abroad)
- Law with International Relations (with Work Placement)
- Marketing
- Marketing (Top-Up)
- Marketing (Top-Up) (with Work Placement)
- Marketing (with Study Abroad)
- Marketing (with Work Placement)
- Mathematics
- Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
- Mathematics and Secondary Teaching (QTS)
- Mathematics and Secondary Teaching (QTS) (with Study Abroad)
- Mathematics and Secondary Teaching (QTS) (with Work Placement)
- Mathematics with Statistics
- Mathematics with Statistics (with Study Abroad)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Work Placement)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Work Placement)
- Media and Communications
- Media and Communications (with Study Abroad)
- Medieval and Early Modern History
- Medieval and Early Modern History (with Study Abroad)
- Medieval and Early Modern History (with Work Placement)
- Music
- Music (with Study Abroad)
- Music (with Work Placement)
- Music Performance
- Music Performance (Film Acting)
- Music Performance (Film Acting) (with Study Abroad)
- Music Performance (with Study Abroad)
- Music Performance (with Work Placement)
- Music with Jazz Studies
- Music with Jazz Studies (with Study Abroad)
- Music with Musical Theatre
- Music with Musical Theatre (with Study Abroad)
- Music with Teaching
- Music with Teaching (with Study Abroad)
- Music with Teaching (with Work Placement)
- Musical Theatre (Cabaret)
- Musical Theatre (Cabaret) (with Study Abroad)
- Musical Theatre (Film Acting)
- Musical Theatre (Film Acting) (with Study Abroad)
- Musical Theatre (Music)
- Musical Theatre (Music) (with Study Abroad)
- Musical Theatre (Triple Threat)
- Musical Theatre (Triple Threat) (Top-Up)
- Musical Theatre Performance
- Outdoor and Adventure Education
- Outdoor and Adventure Education (with Study Abroad)
- Outdoor and Adventure Education (with Work Placement)
- Painting and Drawing
- Painting and Drawing (with Study Abroad)
- Painting and Drawing (with Work Placement)
- Performance
- Performance (with Study Abroad)
- Philosophy and Ethics
- Philosophy and Ethics (with Study Abroad)
- Physical Education (Primary Years)
- Physical Education (Primary Years) (with Study Abroad)
- Physical Education (Primary Years) (with Work Placement)
- Physical Education (Secondary QTS)
- Physical Education (Secondary QTS) (with Study Abroad)
- Physical Education (Secondary QTS) (with Work Placement)
- Physical Education (Secondary Years)
- Physical Education (Secondary Years) (with Study Abroad)
- Physical Education (Secondary Years) (with Work Placement)
- Physical Education and Sports Coaching
- Physical Education and Sports Coaching (with Study Abroad)
- Physical Education and Sports Coaching (with Work Placement)
- Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy (with Placement Year)
- Physiotherapy (with Study Abroad)
- Politics and Contemporary History
- Politics and Contemporary History (with Study Abroad)
- Politics and Contemporary History (with Work Placement)
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations (with Study Abroad)
- Politics and International Relations (with Work Placement)
- Politics and Philosophy & Ethics
- Politics and Philosophy & Ethics (with Study Abroad)
- Politics and Philosophy & Ethics (with Work Placement)
- Primary Teaching (QTS)
- Primary Teaching (QTS) (with Placement Year)
- Primary Teaching (QTS) (with Study Abroad)
- Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS)
- Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) (with Placement Year)
- Primary Teaching with Early Years (QTS) (with Study Abroad)
- Psychology
- Psychology (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Psychology (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Psychology of Esports
- Screen Acting and Film Production
- Screen Acting and Film Production (with Study Abroad)
- Screenwriting
- Screenwriting (with Study Abroad)
- Social Work
- Social Work (with Work Placement)
- Sociology
- Sociology (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Sociology (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Sociology (with Study Abroad)
- Sociology with Criminology
- Sociology with Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Sociology with Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Sociology with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Placement Year)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport and Exercise Science (4 Years)
- Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing)
- Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) (with Placement Year)
- Sport and Exercise Science (Performance Sailing) (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Placement Year)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad) (4 Years)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Work Placement) (4 Years)
- Sport Coaching
- Sport Coaching (with Placement Year)
- Sport Coaching (with Study Abroad)
- Sport Management
- Sport Management (with Study Abroad)
- Sport Management (with Work Placement)
- Sports Media
- Sports Media (with Study Abroad)
- Sports Therapy
- Sports Therapy (4 Years)
- Sports Therapy (with Placement Year)
- Sports Therapy (with Study Abroad)
- Sports Therapy (with Study Abroad) (4 Years)
- Sports Therapy (with Work Placement) (4 Years)
- Teaching of Musical Theatre (TMT)
- Teaching of Musical Theatre (TMT) (with Study Abroad)
- Visual Effects (VFX)
- Visual Effects (VFX) (with Study Abroad)
- Vocal Performance
- Vocal Performance (with Study Abroad)
Postgraduate
- Adult Nursing (Pre-Registration)
- Adult Nursing (Pre-Registration) (with Placement)
- Advanced Performance
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Choreography and Professional Practice
- Composition for Film, TV and Games
- Composition for Film, TV and Games (with Work Placement)
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (with SQE)
- Criminology
- Dance Science
- Dance, Somatics and Dance Science
- Dance: Advanced Practice
- Dance: Advanced Practice (with Work Placement)
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Marketing (with Integrated Placement)
- Health (by Research)
- Health Psychology
- International Business
- International Business and Finance
- Law Conversion with SQE Preparation
- Law Conversion with SQE Preparation (Top-Up)
- MBA
- MBA (1 Year)
- MBA (Part-Time)
- Music Performance
- Music Teaching
- Performance and Environment
- Performance and Environment (2 Years)
- Performance: Dance (MapDance)
- Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
- Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) (with Practice Placement)
- Secondary Physical Education
- Social Work
- Social Work (2 Years)
- Social Work (with Work Placement)
- Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport, Exercise and Health (Named Routes)
- Sports Performance Analysis
- Sports Performance Analysis (with Placement)
- Strength and Conditioning
- Theatre and Performance
- Theatre and Performance (2 Years)
Divisions and Departments
The University of Chichester has 23 academic departments. These include:
- Business School
- Childhood
- Computing
- Creative Industries
- Criminology
- Dance
- Degree Apprenticeships
- Education
- Engineering
- English and Creative Writing
- Health
- History
- International Pathways
- Law
- Music
- Nursing
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology and Counselling
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sport
- Stage and Screen
- Teaching
Faculty and Staff
The University of Chichester accommodates an esteemed staff body. These include:
- Dame Marianne Griffiths (Chancellor)
- Professor Symeon Dagkas (Vice-Chancellor)
- Professor Simeon Keates (Deputy Vice-Chancellor)
- Dr Mark Mason (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience)
- Alec Parry (Chief Human Resources Officer)
- James Granger (Chief Operating Officer)
Student Life
- According to the Times, Chichester has been named the best place to live in the South East.
- The Students' Union hosts a Summer Ball each year that features live music, a funfair, a casino, karaoke, inflatable games, and a silent disco.
- The Chichester Festival Theatre hosts famous shows like 'Oklahoma!', 'Me and My Girl' and 'Fiddler on the Roof'.
- Chichester Cathedral is home to Bishop’s Palace Gardens, an ideal place for a picnic.
- For art lovers, the Pallant House Gallery and the Oxmarket Centre of the Arts will be great places to visit.
- Throughout the year, the Music and Theatre departments host a variety of free events for students, such as vocal concerts, open piano workshops, cabaret performances, jazz nights, and more.
- The Chichester Gate is packed with a cinema, bowling alley, trampoline park, fast food, and sit-down restaurants.
- For an affordable cinema experience, head to the Picturedrome in Bognor Regis. With tickets for the latest films priced at just £4.20, it's a great deal!
- Bognor Regis boasts a sand and shingle beach, only a 10-minute walk from the Bognor Regis campus.
- South of Chichester, you'll find West Wittering, known for its beautiful white sand beach.
- East Wittering is a popular spot for kitesurfers, windsurfers, and kayakers who love to catch the surf.
- West Wittering features a 6km sandy seafront, an independent café, and stunning views of Chichester Harbour.
- Pack a picnic and make your way to Oaklands and Hotham Park for some sunshine, an ice cream, and a game of cricket on a summer day.
- The Chichester Canal, extending four miles from Southgate Basin to Chichester Harbour in Birdham, is perfect for a gentle walk or a tranquil boat trip, with options for rowing boat hire, fishing, and exploring the paths on foot.
- A perfect place for outdoor studying or a relaxing walk, Priory Park is a local gem.
- Whether you're after affordable drinks or a spot to catch the football, the Zee Bar has got you covered.
Student Statistics
- Undergraduate: 73%
- Postgraduate: 27%
- Full-time students: 81%
- Part-time students: 19%
- UK students: 96%
- EU students: 1%
- International students: 3%
- Female: 67%
- Male: 33%
Transportation
- There are approximately 160 cycle spaces at Bishop Otter and 90 at Bognor Regis, with no fee for using them.
- Chichester train station is a 20 minutes walk from the Bishop Otter campus.
- Southampton Airport is the closest airport, only 45 minutes away by car.
- Students can use the university’s free inter-campus bus to travel between the campuses and their accommodation.
- Gatwick Airport offers flights to destinations around the world and is easily accessible in just over an hour by road or rail.
- Current students can ride the U7 and U8 buses, which travel between campuses, for free (subject to conditions).
Housing and Accommodation
Self-catered accommodation costs £148.33 - £295.19 per week
The University of Chichester provides the utmost facilities in its accommodation services. The university has different accommodation options to suit all the needs and budgets of the students
The halls of residences are mentioned below:
Chichester:
- Ashling Hall
- Amberley Hall
- Chilgrove Hall
- Harting Hall
- Duncton Hall
- Arundel Hall
- Hammond
- Havenstoke Close
- Midhurst Hall
- Loxwood Hall
- Ifold Hall
- Petworth Hall
- Springfield 1-4
- Springfield 5-6
- Stockbridge
- Fishbourne Road East
- Westgate Halls
- Millfield Road
- Lewis Road
- Spitalfield Lane
Bognor Regis:
- Barbara Smith Halls
- Longbrook
- Charlotte House
- Villa Maria
- High Street
Extracurricular Activities
The University of Chichester offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. These include:
- Acting Society
- American Football
- Arts & Crafts
- Automotive and Motorsport Society
- Benchball
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Cricket
- Dance Society
- E-Sports Society
- Film Society
- Handball
- Heels Society
- History Society
- International Society
- Lacrosse
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Football
- Men's Hockey
- Men's Rugby
- Netball
- Physiotherapy Society
- Racquets
- Rowing
- Swimming
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Football
- Women's Hockey
- Women's Rugby
Partnerships and Collaborations
The University of Chichester has partnerships with some of the most esteemed professional bodies. Some of them are:
- Brockenhurst College
- Chichester College, Crawley College and Worthing College
- East Surrey College
- South Hampshire College Group (Fareham College)
- Havant and South Downs College
- APAC
- Associated Studios
- European String Teachers Association
- Holmes Education Group
- Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
- London School of Management Education
- Mayvin
- Norwich Institute for Language Education
- Platform One
- ROM Theatre Arts
- School Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
- Thinkspace Education
- Xenophon College London
- CEMP (Centre for European Master’s Programmes)
- ERCI, Singapore
- H-FARM College, Italy
- Sonus Factory, Italy
Research Opportunities
Research is central to everything they do at the University of Chichester, informing not only how they contribute knowledge and ideas, but also how they teach, connect with others, and make an impact.
According to the latest REF report, 73% of the sports research was classified as internationally excellent or world-leading.
The research centres are mentioned below:
- Centre for Cultural History
- Centre for Education, Innovation and Equity
- Centre for Future Technologies
- Centre for Health and Allied Sport and Exercise Science Research (CHASER)
- Centre for Sustainable Business
- Centre for Workforce Development
- Centre of Excellence for Childhood, Society and Inclusion (CECIS)
- Chichester Centre for Critical and Creative Writing
- Chichester Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction
- Creative Industries Research Centre
- MOVER Centre
- POWER Centre
- The Iris Murdoch Research Centre
- Qualitative Research Hub
Fees and Scholarships
Fee range for international students: £16,344 – £18,720 per year
The University of Chichester provides some of the most generous scholarships for international students to make their costs more affordable. Given below are some of the scholarships that the institute is currently providing.
- Global Distinction Scholarship
- Global Talent Scholarship (Conservatoire)
- Indian Top Achiever Scholarship
- EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship
- Chevening Scholarship
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- Marshall Scholarship
Alumni Network
The University of Chichester has some notable alumni. These include:
- Isabel Ashdown (British Writer)
- Victoria Atkin (British actress)
- Christina Boxer (Athlete)
- Jess Brown-Fuller (British Liberal Democrat politician)
- Karen Danzig (British singer)
- Anna Healey (Cricketer)
- Don Ross (Guitarist)
- Emma Wiggs (Former sitting volleyball player)
- Michael Yardy (English cricket coach)
Career Services
With a team of friendly and expert career advisors, the University of Chichester is dedicated to guiding students and graduates in planning their future careers, learning about the professional world, and meeting employers.
Their services include:
- Helping you find work
- ChiCareers
- Daily advice and information
- Finding work
- Getting ahead
- The Next Rung Podcast
- Recruit our students
Awards and Recognitions
- Top 30 in the UK for teaching quality in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
- Rated Gold for teaching excellence in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
- Top 30 in the UK university out of 122 institutions in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- Top 10 in the UK for law, counselling, and teacher training in the NSS 2024
- Teacher training provision received a double "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted
Rankings and Achievements
- 62nd in the Times University Guide 2025
- 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 79th in the University League Table 2025
Location
Chichester, located in the heart of West Sussex, England, is a vibrant city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Situated between the stunning South Downs National Park and the beautiful coastline, it offers a mix of modern living and rich heritage.
The city is quite famous for its Roman architecture, historic cathedral, and its arts scene. Whether you're walking through its charming streets, enjoying local cuisine, or attending one of its many cultural events, Chichester provides a delightful and accessible location for residents and visitors alike.
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The university is ranked 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025