University of Chester

Students' Union

Chester Students’ Union (CSU) allows students to shape their university experience in a way that works for them and offers the opportunity to make a difference, make new friends and lots of amazing memories.

The Students' Union represents the views and opinions of its members and is committed to making positive changes to the university experience.

It also hosts a range of events and projects that celebrate and promote liberation, equality, diversity and inclusion, and believes that change in the University should be led by the students.

CSU’s Advice Centre offers free, confidential and impartial help from professional advisers, so students can rest assured that help will always be on hand for any personal or academic issue they might have.

Chester Students’ Union and the Athletics Union have over 100 different sports clubs and special interest societies for new students to get involved in. With friendly and approachable representatives who enthusiastically welcome new members of all levels and abilities, there’s truly something for everyone.

University of Chester students on Whatuni say:

“The Students' Union is one helpful institution that helped me a lot to adapt to my life abroad as a student. It has more than 100 different clubs and societies and they're open to everyone.”

“There is always lots of ways to join in with events hosted by the University, especially during the covid pandemic.”

“I'm left with the impression that the SU does a lot for me, but it's all 'behind the scenes'. I know they represent me on the student council, and I know they're in constant talk with the University about the student experience.”

Clubs and Societies

The Chester Students’ Union and the Athletics Union organise over 100 different sports and societies for students to join throughout each academic year. Students can meet new and like-minded people, explore a new interest, and potentially adopt a position of leadership and responsibility in a sports team or society.

Students who are passionate about sport will be pleased to learn that all of the University’s first teams compete annually in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. As a result, students will have plenty of options to engage in competitive sport and to compete with other sporting communities from across the country.

The University also encourages students to set up new sports clubs and societies where they do not already exist and offers organisational support to get things started.

University of Chester students on Whatuni say:

“Joining societies and playing sports helped me to make friends and shape my social life while I'm at the university.”

“Varied and available.”

“There are a great range of sports and societies at the University of Chester which are fully supported through dedicated pages on the University of Chester's Students’ Union website.”

City life

Chester is a welcoming city with a fascinating history. It balances a busy landscape of shops and restaurants with a thriving independent scene and was voted in the UK top ten for local life in the 2020 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

Chester hosts a wide range of festivals and events, welcoming major artists, productions, theatre shows and comedians across the year. Many of them are hosted at the award-winning cultural centre, Storyhouse, which houses two theatres, a library, and cinema. Chester has once again been awarded the coveted ‘Purple Flag’ status which recognises excellence in managing the night-time economy. There are many pubs, quirky bars, clubs and venues to choose from.

Students in Warrington are spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping and leisure complexes, restaurants, and arts and entertainment venues.

Students at Shrewsbury can explore this wonderful medieval town and walk its beautiful, cobbled streets, which are home to a thriving independent scene and vibrant arts community, with cafés, restaurants and nightlife.

University of Chester students on Whatuni say:

“The city itself, Chester, is so charming and beautiful. Its small and convenient size, old town, amazing bars and cafes, make it an ideal city for students. The nightlife here is also quite lively. Overall, I honestly enjoyed every single moment of studying at this university and I recommend it to everyone else around the world!”

“Almost as I expected, beautiful city, good campus experience, the teachers are very friendly and will patiently solve the problems raised by the students. The local people are also very friendly. Life after school is not particularly boring. You can go to the supermarket and feed the ducks by the river.”

“The University is a 5-minute walk away from the City centre, so I don't worry about not being able to access amenities, entertainment, and so on.”

Cost of a pint This is the average cost of a pint.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£2.00 - £3.00

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