University of Chichester
The University of Chichester has a close-knit friendly community with an inclusive environment for students be completely themselves.
We strongly believe having all of our teachers research and all of our researchers teach creates an exceptional learning environment for all students to achieve excellence.
You are not just a number to us, we make it our personal mission to know all students by name to allow for an outstanding student experience throughout your time at Chichester. We have risen 39 places in the national league tables according to the 2019 National Student Survey, placing us in the top third tier. The University's overall satisfaction score came ahead of the national average, now resting at 85 per cent. Our quality of teaching has been proven when we came joint 1st in the UK for good student relationships with teaching staff in the Times Higher Education Student Experience survey 2018.
Chichester is a modern university surrounded by enriched history. We are currently celebrating our 180 year anniversary of higher education. We were voted the 4th best university for courses and lecturers out of 131 institutions at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019.
In 2018, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex officially opened our brand new Engineering and Digital Technology Park on our Bognor Regis Campus.
Ask us a question
Hi this is the team from the University of Chichester. We're here to help answer any questions you might have about studying at Chichester. Feel free to ask us about anything, from courses and accommodation options to the city and things to do.
National Rankings
In 2019, we were ranked at the WhatUni? Student Choice awards for:
- 4th for Course and Lecturers
- 5th for Student Support
- 8th for Students' Union
Equally the Guardian University League Table 2019, ranked us:
- 15th for Satisfaction with Teaching
In the recent National Student Survey, we ranked:
- 52nd out of 156 higher education institutions (up 39 places from last year)
- 1st for Education out of 80 other institutions
- 1st for Counselling
- 3rd in the UK for Art
- 6th for the quality of teacher-training in the country
In the Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience survey 2018 we ranked in the top ten of all UK universities for Student Experience. We also ranked:
- 2nd for good personal relationships with teaching staff
- 3rd for security
- 3rd for student welfare
- 4th for good environment on campus
- 5th for tuition in small groups
- 5th for academic experience
Open Days
We know that choosing the right university is a difficult decision - that's why we host Open Days for you to see our beautiful campuses, meet our staff and students and really picture yourself at Chichester.
This gives you the chance to get more information on your chosen course, meet our lecturers one-to-one and get real life student experience from our wonderful Student Ambassadors.
There are also campus and accommodation tours running all day which you'll easily be able to fit around your schedule for the day!
Come and see what we have to offer - book onto your Open Day: chi.ac.uk/opendays
Student Life in Chichester
There are so many things to do in Chichester, Bognor Regis and the surrounding area, whether it’s seeing live bands, going to the races, sitting back to enjoy the latest blockbuster or playing and watching sport. Everything you need is directly accessible, thanks to the campuses being close to the centre of town and the great transport links in the area.
You can eat and dance the night away, as well as soaking up some culture at art galleries, museums and the Chichester Festival Theatre. Want some adventure? Get down to the beach for jet skiing, windsurfing and paddle boarding!
See what we have to offer: chi.ac.uk/studentlife
Travel Information
Our Bishop Otter Campus in the heart of Chichester and lives next door to the beautiful West Wittering sandy beach along the South Coast. Our location makes Chichester officially the sunniest place in the UK!
Both campuses have great transport links to Gatwick airport, Southampton ferry terminals and a 90 minute train to London Victoria.
The University has an inter-campus bus service, free for University of Chichester students, between the Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses. Both campuses are within walking distance of their respective town centres and nearest train stations.
Featured Societies
Aerial Circus Society
Aerial Circus is an amazing art form that has been round for years and years but has recently become extremely popular!
Amateur Dramatic Society
We hope to showcase acting, directing, writing and film making talent from as many students as possible.
Harry Potter Society
A society which aims to join together people who love Harry Potter through a range of activities, events and socials.
Poetry Society
Slam Poetry is a form of spoken word performance poetry that uses sharp imagery and metaphor to impact the audience.
Trumpet Society
From rehearsing/recording ensemble pieces to running workshop/masterclasses with professional trumpeters/accompanists as well as hosting resident/visiting soloist/group recitals, this is the trumpet society.
