Founded in 2005, University of Chester is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North West England. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Warrington, Shrewsbury, Birkenhead, Crewe. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Chester (UC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. University of Chester (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 15 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.