UNIVERSITY & SOCCER
COMBINE YOUR STUDIES WITH A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER EXPERIENCE
Now you can have both
Build Your Team For Life
ON THE FIELD, IN THE CLASSROOM, & In the football industry
The UDA Soccer Academy at the University of Chester allows you to play year round with professional coaching staff, while you get a world-class international university experience in the UK.
Earn An Accredited Degree Of Your Choice With A Professional SOCCER Experience
PLAY COMPETITIVE FOOTBALL 10 Months/year
WHILE YOU EARN YOUR DEGREE.
It has been well documented that most talented players are not reaching optimal development primarily because of the limited season and oversized rosters.
UDA has created a wider opportunity providing a true developmental academy within the University of Chester, focused on YOU, the student.
UDA has created a wider opportunity providing a true developmental academy within the University of Chester, focused on YOU, the student.
Our MIssion
Changing students' lives through academic achievement, soccer development, cultural experiences, and enhanced career opportunities.
Play 10 Months/yearWe don’t follow the NCAA model. Instead, we mirror the top European academies, providing a professional-style training and competition schedule that accelerates player development. Our emphasis on personal growth — academically, athletically, and socially — reflects the standards of leading professional academies.
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PROFESSIONAL coachINGOur UEFA-qualified coaching staff brings experience from the professional game directly to our players. We model our training and match structure after Europe’s top academies, ensuring a development pathway that elevates both personal character and on-field performance.
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VISITING COACH PROGRAMWork with visiting professional coaches from English league clubs who provide fresh perspectives, advanced training methods, and direct insight into the professional level — helping you elevate your game and reach your highest potential.
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LEARN ABOUT FOOTBALL INDUSTRY PATHWAYSGain access to industry-recognized certifications that complement your degree and strengthen your professional profile.
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Top 4 Reasons You Should be part of
UDA Soccer at the University of Chester
Get a Global EducationWhat better way to experience the world than to pursue your degree in the birthplace of soccer? Meet people from all over the globe through the University of Chester. Choose a three year undergraduate degree program that will take you closer to reaching your career goals.
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We do it togetherYou'll reap the benefits of a fully integrated university experience across academic, soccer, social, and cultural platforms.
Our Student Support Officer ensures you're connected at all levels and fully engaged in the life of the University for optimal achievement in the classroom and on the field. |
Set Yourself ApartYou'll cultivate purposeful relationships that last a lifetime, within the UDA family, across our students, families, alumni, and selected companies.
We help you develop a professional portfolio and connect you with prospective employers so you can find a career that leads to the purposeful and productive life you deserve. |
Location. Location.Located in the City of Chester – one of the UK’s best cities for student life and best place to live (Hot Housing Index 2015), the fifth prettiest city in Europe (USA Today 2013), and sixth-best city in the UK (Telegraph Travel Awards 2014). Chester is also ranked second safest city-based University in the region (The Complete University Guide 2015).
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What Parents are saying
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
Build your team for life - on and off the field!
This is where you'll find your place in the world. The friendships and connections you'll gain will set you up for the future you dream of. You'll gain an international experience that will expand your worldview through high-quality education, expert guidance and professional soccer training.
