Study in Chester

Chester was founded by the Romans as the fortress of Deva Victrix between 70 and 80 CE, and its city walls, extended and rebuilt over the following centuries, still form a complete two-mile circuit today, unique among English cities. The city sits on the River Dee, close to the Welsh border. StudyUKToday works with one real university here.

What Chester Is Actually Like

Chester’s city walls, begun by the Romans and extended through the medieval period, remain complete and walkable, offering a two-mile route around the historic centre. Within the walls, Chester Rows, a distinctive style of two-tier covered walkways above street-level shops, line much of the main shopping streets. The city sits on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales, giving it a location that blends English and Welsh influences.

Chester is a compact, walkable city, considerably smaller than England’s largest student cities, suiting students who want a historic setting with easy access to both England and North Wales.

Studying in Chester

Chester is home to the University of Chester, the one real university StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in Chester” section below. Established in 1839 as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK, it gained full university status in 2005.

Chester’s cost of living is generally lower than in England’s larger cities, though it still varies, so check current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose Chester?

Its complete Roman and medieval city walls, historic Rows shopping streets, and a compact, walkable setting near the Welsh border.

Is Chester affordable for international students?

Generally more affordable than England’s larger cities, though costs still vary by area. Confirm current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

What is Chester known for?

Being the only English city with a complete circuit of city walls, its Roman origins as Deva Victrix, and its distinctive Rows shopping galleries.

How many universities are there in Chester?

StudyUKToday works with one real university in Chester, the University of Chester, listed in the “Universities in Chester” section on this page.