University of Gloucestershire

Institution Profile

Why the University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Join us and benefit from our three promises.

UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life.

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Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

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UoG is one of the fastest-rising universities in the UK, climbing across all major league tables, including The Times, The Guardian and the Complete University Guide and achieving 100% for academic support in the recent National Student Survey (NSS).

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95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.


Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff who can answer all of your questions. We also run talks, taster days, residentials and more throughout the year. Check out our Outreach page on the website.

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Regional Contacts based at University of Gloucestershire

Mark Harris

Regional Student Recruitment & Outreach Officer (South West/Wales)

Ester Hill

Midlands Regional Outreach Officer

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Join the University of Gloucestershire and you’ll benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. As we offer a wide variety of courses, you’ll have the best of both worlds - a large learning community with more than 80 societies and sports clubs to enjoy while also benefiting from lecturers who know and value you as an individual.