The University of Chichester is a thriving higher education institution which recently reached Top 30 in the UK for its teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). We have achieved TEF Gold in 2023, the highest award for teaching excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and we’re known for our outstanding student experience, as we were rated as the 10th University in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023).

We continue to be a dynamic, supportive and ambitious institution with clear values and a long history in Higher Education. Our origins trace back to 1839 when we were founded as a training college by William Otter, the Bishop of Chichester.

We have a great reputation for providing students and staff alike with the opportunity to achieve excellence within a stimulating and supportive environment. We strive to nurture and facilitate a working environment where all colleagues are equally valued, truly supported and duly recognised for their contribution. We are dedicated to supporting everyone within our community by embedding an inclusive culture through raising awareness of equality and diversity issues.

All of our staff, irrespective of their role, are instrumental in achieving our University mission and vision. The continued ability of our staff to lead, create and innovate, and the University’s ability to attract, develop and retain teams of talented professionals, is critical to our success. We believe in giving our staff an opportunity to grow and progress and to develop skills and talent by providing access to a wide range of University professional development opportunities to support their own career aspirations.

The University offers a variety of degrees in areas ranging from business, humanities, engineering, creative arts, nursing, teaching, social sciences, music and sport.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.