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 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. This 17 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.