University of Chichester

Key Highlights

• Origins traced to a teacher-training college established in 1839
• Own degree-awarding powers obtained in 1999 and university title approved in 2005
• Two principal campuses in Chichester and Bognor Regis
• Official catalogue was recruiting for courses beginning in September 2026

Student Life & Environment

Student life is distributed across the Bishop Otter and Bognor Regis campuses. The university advertises more than 50 student-led groups, including competitive and recreational sports, subject societies, LGBTQ+, esports, environmental, faith, and entertainment groups. Many sports clubs participate in British Universities and Colleges Sport leagues. Because activities and teaching occur on both sites, students should consider their main campus and travel needs when choosing accommodation. For 2026/27, first-year, full-time undergraduates who make Chichester their firm choice can qualify for guaranteed university-managed accommodation if they meet the published application conditions and deadline. Allocation is randomized after the application window rather than conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, and neither a preferred room type nor preferred campus is guaranteed. Accommodation includes catered and self-catered choices, shared and en-suite facilities, and both campus and off-campus properties. A free student bus service connects the two campuses. Student Support Services provides confidential assistance with wellbeing, disability and learning differences, health, student finance, budgeting, and cost-of-living concerns. International advice and academic-language support are also available. Students with disability-related accommodation needs are advised to contact the Disability Team early because suitable rooms or adaptations require individual assessment.

Location & Surroundings

Bishop Otter Campus is on College Lane in Chichester, a compact cathedral city in West Sussex. The official campus information places the South Downs National Park about 1.5 miles away and the beaches at East and West Wittering roughly 20 minutes from campus. The city’s cathedral, walls, museums, galleries, and Chichester Festival Theatre provide cultural options close to the university. The second campus is on Upper Bognor Road in Bognor Regis, a coastal town southeast of Chichester. It combines Regency-era buildings with the university’s Tech Park and is within walking distance of the sea. The two-campus structure offers access to both a historic city and a seaside setting, but it also makes course location an important practical consideration. Students can travel between campuses using the university-supported bus connection. Most university-managed residences do not offer student parking, although limited permits may be available at specified locations. Applicants planning to commute or live privately should compare the timetable, campus address, transport costs, and late-evening travel options for their particular course.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For 2026/27, the official undergraduate fee schedule lists an annual home fee of £9,790 for most full-time undergraduate courses and an annual international fee of £16,800. Exceptions include international physiotherapy at £18,180, some top-up routes, and differently priced foundation or professional programmes. Fees are course- and residency-dependent, and the university says they are reviewed annually; applicants should therefore confirm the precise amount on the course page and offer letter. Part-time charges are generally calculated from the credits taken. The 2026/27 accommodation comparison lists multiple room types with different licence periods and catering arrangements. Because costs vary by property, applicants should budget from the room-specific table rather than use a single room-and-board estimate. The published international cost-of-attendance guidance also treats books, personal expenses, local transport, computing equipment, visa charges, and the immigration health surcharge as costs beyond tuition. These estimates are planning figures, not guaranteed personal expenditure. Funding options depend on residency, level, and subject. UK students should check current Student Finance eligibility, while international applicants should review scholarships, loans, deposit rules, and visa-related costs. The university’s Careers Service offers appointments, online resources, employer events, and assistance finding work or placements from both campuses. No verified institution-wide graduate salary or employment-rate figure was found, so applicants should use course-level outcomes and placement information when comparing career prospects.