University of Chichester

Overview

The University of Chichester has a rich history of providing higher education, commemorating its 180th anniversary in 2019. The range of degree programmes provided by the university are spread across two picturesque campuses. Bishop Otter Campus, nestled in the heart of the historic city of Chichester, boasts a plethora of historic buildings and expansive teaching spaces within easy walking distance of the city centre, shopping areas, entertainment venues, restaurants, and bars. Bognor Regis Campus offers a blend of modern amenities and historic charm, including the cutting-edge Tech Park, all just a short walk from a stunning award-winning beach.

With strong ties to industry and a beautiful South Coast location near London, Chichester provides an unforgettable student experience.

• Ranked as a one of the top 30 (26th) universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025).
• We proudly hold a gold standard TEF award (2023) for teaching excellence.
• Our students are among the happiest in the UK, according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 which rated it highly for student-satisfaction.
• In the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024, our law courses were rated 1st out of 110 universities. Students gave Chichester an overall 79.3% ‘positivity’ score and Sports, Therapy and Football subject areas all received a 100% teaching satisfaction score.
• We are rated 10th best in the UK for social work, 12th for psychology, 16th for creative writing, 20th for sport science, 19th for education, 20th for media and film. (Guardian University Guide 2025).
• Chichester rated in the UK’s top 5 most environmentally friendly universities (out of 265)
• Alumni include gold-winning Olympic sailor Saskia Clark and gold-winning Paralympian Emma Wiggs.

Population: 6,000

Campus Type: Suburban