Fareham College Competitors

The University of Winchester is a values-led university with a history of educating and inspiring students since 1840. Our mission is to educate, advance knowledge and serve the common good. Through transformational education, impactful research and strong partnerships, we help people grow in confidence, follow their curiosity and make a meaningful difference. Based in the historic city of Winchester, our welcoming community brings together students and staff across a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including the arts, humanities, business, education, health, social sciences, law and sport. At Winchester, learning is lived, not just taught. It is a place to explore ideas, build practical skills and create lasting connections, surrounded by people who see you and back you. The best version of you isn’t found. It’s made.

We are the largest provider of Further Education (FE) and Apprenticeships in the area. Our core focus is on developing the work skills of our students, so that when they leave us, they are ready to start or to progress within their chosen career. Our mission: Through inspiring teaching and learning, we develop our students’ work skills, life skills and knowledge, and so help to build a thriving local economy and community.

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group, is one of the largest colleges in the area, and welcomes thousands of people studying at the college across a wide variety of courses, including A-levels, GCSEs, Higher Education, T Levels, vocational qualifications and apprenticeships. The College covers a diverse range of academic and vocational subjects including business, catering, IT, construction, engineering, performing arts, hair and beauty and art, design and media. Chichester College also has strong international links, welcoming over 1,000 students from more than 80 different countries to the College each year. It has excellent sports and fitness facilities on site, as well as the Lee Stafford Hair Salon and Oasis Beauty Spa. It is also home to two student-run restaurants, Café 19 and 64 Restaurant & Bar. The Riverside Theatre hosts fantastic shows and there’s also a well-stocked library and learning resource centre. The College is set in the heart of the city, with stunning views of the Cathedral.