About University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is a small, teaching-focused university on campuses in Chichester and Bognor Regis, noted for teacher education, sport performance, dance, music, and humanities.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 5,500 total students
- • 500 international students
- • 80 student societies
Location
- • Located in Chichester
- • Public university
- • Established 2005
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Foundation, Bachelor, Master, PGCE, PhD
Popular Subjects
DanceSport and Exercise ScienceEducationMusicPsychology
Student-Staff Ratio
14 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Institute of Education, Social and Life Sciences
Education, Childhood Studies, Psychology
Institute of Arts, Humanities and Business
Dance, Music, Creative Industries, Business
Institute of Sport, Nursing and Allied Health
Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers BCC-BBB at A-level or IB 28; foundation pathways offered via partners.
Alternatives: BTEC DMM, International Foundation Year for creative arts and business
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Auditions for dance, music and acting programmes • Portfolios for creative industries courses
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: 2:2 honours degree or equivalent; relevant experience for sport, education and health routes
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Auditions/portfolios for dance, drama and music • Professional references for PGCE programmes
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £14,000
- Postgraduate: £15,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £6,000
- Food: £2,200
- Transport: £900
- Entertainment: £1,200
- Other: £800
- Total: £11,100
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
MeritValue: £1,500 (Tuition fee discount)
Self-funded international applicants • Strong academic and personal statement
Talent Awards
MeritValue: £3,000 (Tuition fee discount)
Outstanding audition or performance in dance, music or sport
Family & Alumni Discount
NeedValue: £1,000 (Tuition fee discount)
Immediate family of current students or alumni applicants
Campus & Facilities
College Lane, Chichester PO19 6PE, United Kingdom
Cathedral-close campus with Georgian buildings, dance studios and modern learning centres set within gardens.
Size: 32 acres
Facilities
Creative & Performance
Dance studios with sprung floors, Steinway piano suites, Xtreme Off-Licence theatre
Innovation
Engineering and Digital Technology Park, Sports performance lab with altitude chamber, Chichester Enterprise Centre co-working
Libraries
Bishop Otter Learning Resource Centre
Extended hours during term with subject librarians, silent study rooms and maker space
08:00-23:00
Bognor Regis LRC
Digital media labs, Mac suites and group pods inside the Tech Park
08:30-22:00
Sports Facilities
Sports Dome and Fitness Suite
Strength and conditioning gym, biomechanics labs and indoor sports dome
Langstone Harbour Outdoor Centre
Watersports base for rowing, canoeing and coastal activities
Student Services
Student Support and Wellbeing
Advice for visas, finance, wellbeing and disability located on both campuses
support@chi.ac.uk
Careers and Employability
Placement support, creative freelancing workshops and start-up guidance
careers@chi.ac.uk
Accommodation
En-suite self-catered
Modern en-suite rooms at Stockbridge and Chichester Park on Bishop Otter campus.
Cost: £145 - £185 (per week)
Wi-Fi • Utilities included • Shared kitchen
Distance: On campus
Contract: 41-44 weeks
Standard shared facilities
Budget shared houses and flats at Bognor Regis campus close to the beach.
Cost: £110 - £135 (per week)
Wi-Fi • Communal kitchen
Distance: 5-10 minutes walk
Contract: 40-42 weeks
Accommodation guarantee for first-year international students who apply by the stated deadline.
Airport pick-up windows, arrivals mentoring, and help sourcing private rentals in Chichester and Bognor Regis.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 80
Teams: 30
Cultural Activities
- Festival of Dance and Musical Theatre — Annually
- Beach Socials in Bognor Regis — Monthly in summer term
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@chi.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1243 816111
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
60
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 82%
Further study: 8%
Unemployed: 7%
Average Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
Local education authoritiesNHS and private clinicsChichester Festival TheatreSussex and Hampshire sport clubsBBC
Career Services
- Careers and Employability: Drop-ins, mock auditions/interviews and employer panels for creative, sport and education sectors
- Headstart Placement Scheme: Paid internships with local schools, arts venues and SMEs across West Sussex
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
London Gatwick
60 km • 55 minutes by train via Three Bridges
Public Transport
- Rail: Chichester station provides direct trains to London Victoria, Brighton and Portsmouth every 30 minutes. • £12-£30 return depending on destination
- Bus: Stagecoach 700 Coastliner links Chichester and Bognor campuses, with discount passes for students. • £15 weekly student ticket
Local Area
Nestled between the South Downs National Park and the Sussex coast, students enjoy historic Chichester and seaside Bognor Regis.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Chichester Cathedral and The Pallant House Gallery, South Downs National Park, Bognor Regis Beach
Shopping: Chichester city-centre boutiques, Chichester Gate retail park, Bognor Regis town centre
Entertainment: Chichester Festival Theatre, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Sea front cafés and coastal walking routes
Additional Information
Accreditation
Ofsted Outstanding for teacher training, BASES accreditation for sport science facilities
Notable Alumni
- Sarah Jane Honeywell — CBeebies and CITV television presenter (1999)
- Joe Wicks — Fitness coach and author known as The Body Coach (2010)
- Sean Lock — BAFTA-winning comedian and 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain (1985)
Metadata
Source: University of Chichester 2025 prospectus, Careers and Employability updates, Stagecoach Coastliner timetable
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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