Overview
The University of Gloucestershire is a public university based in Gloucestershire, England. It is located over three campuses, two in Cheltenham and one in Gloucester, namely Francis Close Hall, The Park and Oxstalls and a Centre for Fashion, Art and Photography in Cheltenham.
The university is the successor of a large number of merged, name-changed and reformed institutions of further and higher education. Its history spans nearly two centuries. The University was established through two distinct strands of educational provision in Gloucestershire, being that provided by Local Government and that founded by the Anglican Church.
The university provides almost 100 undergraduate courses and around 57 taught post-graduate courses within eight schools.
A 10-year Memorandum of Understanding exists between the university, Gloucestershire College and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College to support access to higher education.
The university is organised into four schools of study. These are:School of Business, School of Creatives, School of Education and Applied Sciences and School of Health.
The university is ranked 91st of 130 UK Higher Education institutions in The Complete University Guide for 2024. Research at the university has been rated as World-Leading in five of its research areas. More than half of the work in seven out of the university’s 12 submissions to the RAE was additionally recognised as of international quality, while all academic areas were judged to be of a quality that is recognised nationally.
8,505 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Theology
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Undergraduate merit scholarship
| Total Worth | £7,500 paid across the 3 years of study as a tuition fee waiver |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | academic excellence or, a strong creative portfolio, or relevant work experience (where required) |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The scholarship is only available for the named programme in offer letter and beginning in September 2024 or January 2025. Scholarships are non-transferable. Students must be studying on campus on a full-time undergraduate degree, for a minimum of 3 years. |
The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship
| Total Worth | tuition-fee waiver for the duration of their course |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Eligible applicants for either the UG or PGT Scholarship will: Be resident in the UK, with priority given to applicants living within Gloucestershire and immediate surrounding region* Have an immigration status which means they do not qualify for Student Finance, Have completed the Sanctuary Scholarship application by 24 May 2024, including evidence confirming immigration status (allowing us to confirm ineligibility for student finance). Be able to provide contact details for a referee from a school, college, current/former employer or community/voluntary group. Referees will only be contacted for shortlisted candidates. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Award holders are required to: Meet the university’s expected standards of engagement and attendance Attend at least one meeting a semester with their appointed named contact within the University’s Sanctuary Scholarship Steering Group Inform the University immediately of any changes to their immigration status |
Global Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,500 deducted from your first year’s tuition fee |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | New students paying International tuition fees |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students must be studying on campus to be eligible, postgraduate research students can be distance learning or on campus. |