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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.glos.ac.ukUKQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire is a public university located in Gloucestershire, England. It was established in 1992 and is known for its strong focus on applied learning and professional practice. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, business, and technology. It is also recognized for its research activities and has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in 2011.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #2014 · 2026Times Higher Education #2014 · 2025Complete University Guide #88 · 2024Times Higher Education #114 · 2024Webometrics #1887 · 2023Webometrics - World #1887 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,500
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
The University of Gloucestershire offers a vibrant urban campus life within a 200-acre setting, blending academic excellence with a diverse student community.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
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Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Temperate maritime
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$17,067 avg starting salary
86% placement rate
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 2/10
Graduates benefit from a strong placement rate and a focus on high-demand fields like cyber security and engineering, with an average starting salary of £17,067.
Popular fields
PhysiotherapyGame DevelopmentCyber Forensic InvestigationMasters in Global Business AdministrationCyber SecurityEngineering ManagementMechatronics EngineeringFinancial Technology
Top Recruiters
PwCEYKPMGAccentureBarclays
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Student Life
18,000 students (2,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Climate: Temperate maritime
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Cheltenham, a historic city, provides a rich student life with a population of around 18,000, offering a mix of cultural attractions and modern amenities.
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 70%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
The university has an acceptance rate of 70%, with the best time to apply being September to January for the September intake, and rolling admissions for many postgraduate programs.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 70%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
