University of Chichester

The University of Chichester is a thriving higher education institution whose students are among the happiest in the UK, according to its consistently high Student Satisfaction ratings in the Complete University Guide. Join it, and you'll become part of a close-knit community where you are known by name. The university's origins trace back to 1839, when it was founded as a training college by William Otter, the Bishop of Chichester.

A variety of subject areas offering a range of courses across the arts, business, creative industries, health, sport and humanities.

The university has a friendly community with an inclusive environment where students can be themselves and satisfaction levels are consistently rated highly.

The university has a friendly community with an inclusive environment where students can be themselves and satisfaction levels are consistently rated highly.

Bursaries and scholarships:

• Care Leavers Bursary: includes a bursary and access to 365-day accommodation.
• Financial Support Package: offers a bursary for students from low-income families.
• The University of Chichester Support Fund: provides emergency support to all students experiencing financial difficulty while at uni.
• Gifted Athlete Scholarship Programme: includes financial support, gym membership and branded kit.

Academic services:

• Specialist academic skills adviser offering workshops, tutorials and online resources.
• Academic skills tutorials are embedded in many courses.
• Students are allocated academic advisers.

Health and Wellbeing services:

• Student health service with registered Nurse Health Advisors offering daily drop-in clinics and confidential advice.
• Support plans formulated for students living with long-term health conditions.
• Advice includes sexual health, stopping smoking and healthy eating.
• Support for students to register with a local GP practice. The Nurse Health Advisors also work closely with local services.
• Free Wellbeing MOTs provided by Chichester Wellbeing.
• Students can access short-term counselling, and triage appointments are also offered by a professional wellbeing advisor.
• Bereavement counselling, wellbeing cafe, walk and talk, peer support. Self-management skills workshops also offered.
• Daily drop-ins for health and wellbeing.

Disability support:

• Specialist disability, sensory and dyslexia advisors available to advise on reasonable adjustments and specific accommodation.
• Access to free dyslexia screening and subsidised educational psychology assessments.
• A range of adapted accommodation is available at both campuses.