University of Chichester open days

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Open days at University of Chichester

The University of Chichester is a public university located in West Sussex, England, which became a university in 2005 although its origins can be traced back to 1839.  

The university offers over 200 different undergraduate and postgraduate courses and is particularly well known for its art, education and psychology degrees.  

Its students are also among the happiest in the UK, according to the National Student Survey and it performed well in our university league table ratings for student satisfaction.  

Facilities  

The University has two libraries: the Learning Resource Centre at the Bishop Otter Campus and the Bognor Regis Library at the Bognor Regis Campus. The Learning Resource Centre holds more than 200,000 books, and students also have access to over 500,000 eBooks. 

The creative digital space includes a three-story high sound stage, one of only three in the UK capable of holding a professional orchestra.  

The university has a range of sports facilities, including a sports dome, a sports hall, fitness suite, and a multi-purpose studio.  

Why go to an open day?  

When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are – pretty much anything. Don't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.  

Where is it located?  

It has two main campuses: the Bishop Otter Campus in the historic city of Chichester and the Bognor Regis Campus found in the seaside resort of Bognor Regis. You can get to both sites by car, train or bus. The university provides two free bus services to its current students.  

Chichester is a thriving city full of quirky little shops, cafes, and pubs. It has a local theatre, a month-long summer arts festival, including a variety of music, plus theatre productions starring acclaimed actors. It is also just 90 minutes away by train to London.  

Rankings

To find out where the University of Chichester ranks in our UK university league tables, visit their profile page.

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