University of Chester
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| Formation | 1839 |
| Headquarters | Chester,England |
| The University has worked with the Integrity Initiative. | |
The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK.
The University of Chester has worked with the Integrity Initiative.[1]
Overview
The University of Chester is the fifth oldest higher education establishment in England, with only the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London outdating it.[2]
As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.