University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
University of Gloucestershire is a university in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not listed in QS World University Rankings. QS Europe Rankings 2026: 601-650; QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: =819 (topuniversities.com). 180 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September, January and April.
The University of Gloucestershire is a public university in Cheltenham and Gloucester, on the edge of the Cotswolds, with teaching roots going back to 1847. It has about 11,300 students, roughly 2,000 of them international from over 92 nationalities. It runs four campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester covering creative, computing, humanities, sciences, business, law, sport, health and education subjects. The university reports 94% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months. International undergraduate fees on the published fee list are £17,200 to £18,850 a year and taught Master's fees for 2026/27 are £18,490 to £20,190. Bristol and Birmingham are each within about an hour. It lists a Global Scholarship of GBP 1,500 and merit awards, but no Bangladesh-specific scholarship. Bangladesh-specific academic cut-offs were not readable on the university's pages, so UnifinderAi will confirm them before you apply.
- 94% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2026)
- Four campuses: Park and Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham, Oxstalls and City Campus in Gloucester
- Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, about one hour from Bristol and Birmingham
- Automatic GBP 1,500 Global Scholarship for self-funded international students
- Merit scholarships: GBP 7,500 undergraduate (over 3 years) and GBP 5,000 postgraduate taught
- Placement year option for undergraduates (placement year fee GBP 3,225)
- Pre-sessional English test offered by the university
Courses (180)
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MBA Global Business Administration (Cyber Governance and Digital Transformation) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MBA Global Business Administration (Cyber Governance and Digital Transformation) (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MBA Global Business Administration (Healthcare Leadership and Management) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MBA Global Business Administration (Healthcare Leadership and Management) (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MBA Global Business Administration (Financial Services Management) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MBA Global Business Administration (Financial Services Management) (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MBA Global Business Administration (International Tourism and Hospitality Management) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MBA Global Business Administration (International Tourism and Hospitality Management) (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MBA Global Business Administration (Marketing Intelligence and Big Data) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MBA Global Business Administration (Marketing Intelligence and Big Data) (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MSc Human Resource Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Human Resource Management (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- LLM International Business Law and Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Business — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Business (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Games Art — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Games Art (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Data Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Data Science (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MSc Financial Technology and Data Analytics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Financial Technology and Data Analytics (with Placement) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Cyber Security — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- MSc Game Development — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Applied Ecology — Postgraduate, 16 months
- PGCE Secondary Education Geography — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Ecology and Environmental Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Ecology and Environmental Science (with Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Geography — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Gloucestershire located?
University of Gloucestershire is in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West England, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Gloucestershire offer?
University of Gloucestershire lists 180 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with Placement), MBA Global Business Administration (Cyber Governance and Digital Transformation), MBA Global Business Administration (Cyber Governance and Digital Transformation) (with Placement) and MBA Global Business Administration (Healthcare Leadership and Management). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Gloucestershire?
Published fees at University of Gloucestershire: Undergraduate (BA/BSc/LLB) per year, Band D, e.g. Law LLB, English Literature (published international UG fee list, updated Sept 2026; year not stated on page) £17,200; Undergraduate per year, Band C, e.g. Computing, Nursing, Business/Marketing (published international UG fee list) £17,950; Undergraduate per year, Band A, e.g. Sport Business Management (published international UG fee list) £18,850; Postgraduate taught 2026/27, Band D, e.g. MSc Data Science, Cyber Security, Marketing £18,490; Postgraduate taught 2026/27, Band C, e.g. MBA Business Administration £19,055; Postgraduate taught 2026/27, Band A, e.g. MSc Construction Project Management £20,190. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Gloucestershire?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, LanguageCert Academic, Kaplan Test of English and Cambridge English.
When are the intakes at University of Gloucestershire?
University of Gloucestershire runs intakes in September, January and April. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027 (check availability), September 2027.
Does University of Gloucestershire offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Global Scholarship (GBP 1,500); Undergraduate Merit Scholarship (GBP 7,500 total (GBP 2,500 a year over 3 years)); Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship (GBP 5,000 off first-year fees).
How do I apply to University of Gloucestershire?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Gloucestershire course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment