University of Chichester

Introduction

The University of Chichester is a public university in West Sussex, England, that achieved full university status in 2005. It has two main campuses: in Chichester (Bishop Otter / College Lane) and Bognor Regis, plus a specialist campus for commercial music on the Isle of Wight.

It is well known for strong programs in Education, Sport, Music, Performing Arts, Psychology, Creative Arts, and Humanities, with a student-centred approach, small classes, and strong student satisfaction.

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University of Chichester Key Statistics

• International Students Population: Around 300 students
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: Around 15.2:1
• Acceptance Rate: 83% on average

University of Chichester Accreditation and Affiliation

• Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – highest rating for teaching quality.
• Very high student satisfaction: strong performance in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024, especially for Law, Sport, Therapy, Education etc.
• REF 2021: ~86% of research outputs are “internationally renowned” and ~12% “world-leading.” Strong subject rankings in Sport, English & Creative Writing, History etc.

University of Chichester Academic Information

Programs Offered

• Over 140 undergraduate programmes, ~59 postgraduate programmes.
• Departments include Sport; Music; Education; Psychology & Counselling; Creative Industries; Computing & Engineering; English & Creative Writing; Fine Arts; Law; Performing Arts etc.

Notable Strengths

• Teaching & feedback highly ranked, with small class sizes and strong academic support.
• Sports-related courses and facilities are especially strong and well-regarded.
• Law courses achieved #1 ranking in the UK in NSS 2024 for student satisfaction.

University of Chichester Tuition Fees

• Undergraduate: £13,500 on average
• Postgraduate: £10,350 on average

University of Chichester Admission Requirements

• Secondary school completion with good grades, relevant to subject choice.
• English language proficiency needed; typically IELTS or equivalent will be required. (Exact requirements vary by course.)
• UK home applicants follow UCAS process; international applicants apply with comparable qualifications.

University of Chichester Rankings and Recognition

• QS World University Rankings 2026: N/A
• THE World University Rankings 2025: N/A

Campus Facilities & Student Life

• Chichester campus is historic, close to the city centre, with modern additions.
• Bognor Regis campus has new facilities including the £35 million Tech Park for STEM (Engineering, Computing etc.)
• Accommodation available: halls, catered and self-catered, both campuses; also help with off-campus/host family options.
• Lots of clubs & societies, active student union; strong sports culture.

Support for International Students

• Orientation events in September for international students.
• Academic language support, including pre-sessional courses etc.
• Careers & employability support is robust; high post-graduate employment stats.

University of Chichester Scholarships & Financial Aid

• Some scholarships / bursaries available for international students; details vary by country and subject.
• The university tends to focus more on teaching excellence and student-experience than large research-based scholarships.

Study at University of Chichester

If you are an international student looking for a university that offers strong teaching, a supportive learning environment, manageable class sizes, good employability outcomes, and high student satisfaction, Chichester is a very good option.

It’s also well-located: beautiful south coast of England, relatively affordable living compared to London, access to both coast and countryside.

Book a free consultation with LCI Group today to explore how Chichester could suit your study goals and what makes it a strong option and begin your application for the upcoming intakes!