THE University of Chester has risen an impressive 21 places in the national Guardian University Guide 2024.

The institution, which has campuses across Chester, Warrington and Shrewsbury, is ranked 53rd among the top universities in the UK, having previously been placed at 74. The University say the change demonstrates the 'continued commitment to student satisfaction, academic excellence and innovation'.

The Guardian University Guide rankings showcased the University's achievements across several categories, most notably its commitment in the following top three high scoring areas:

  • Teaching Quality - the University has continued to focus on providing students with an 'exceptional and enriching' learning experience.

  • Support for Assessment - ensuring students have access to personalised and purposeful feedback on their work; helping them to achieve their full potential.

  • Graduate Employability - the University is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in their chosen field and helping them to achieve their goals within 15 months of graduating. 77 per cent of University of Chester students find a graduate level role following graduation.

Chester also ranked within the Top Ten nationally for: Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism (4th), Theology and Religious Studies (8th) and Social Work.

Further subjects within the top 20 ranking nationally include Languages and Linguistics, Nutrition and Food Science, and Children’s Nursing.

Within the North West, the University was ranked as the best for Languages and Linguistics, and within the Top Three for Geography (2nd) and Education (3rd).

Professor Eunice Simmons, Vice-Chancellor of the University, said: "We are very proud of the University of Chester’s ascent in the Guardian University Guide 2024.

"This achievement is testament to the dedication of our staff and the incredible commitment of our students. These accomplishments highlight our ongoing dedication to excellence in education, research, and student satisfaction."

Click here to view the full Guardian University Guide 2024.