University of Gloucestershire

At the University of Gloucestershire, they care about the future of their students and the planet. That’s why they’ve been named the UK’s most sustainable university (No 1 UK university for sustainability -People & Planet University League 2019). They’ll give you the freedom to express yourself and the inspiration to push yourself. You’ll explore what’s important to you and be supported to reach your full potential. Joining a diverse, vibrant and connected community of over 10,000 students and staff, you’ll meet people with different interests and backgrounds, who challenge each other to discover new things. Everyone’s unique experience helps the university’s community grow together as creators, innovators and leaders.

The University is not too big, not too small, a close-knit community of individuals who support each other to be the best they can be. They have small class sizes and outstanding student support teams that offer 1-to-1, confidential advice to help you make the most of your time there. They’ll make sure you are able to get involved and be part of #teamglos from day 1.

They have 3 specialist campuses across the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the Cathedral city of Gloucester, each with their own personality and attractions. Based in the heart of southwest England, Gloucestershire offers the best of both city and country living. It’s as vibrant and innovative as it is historic and beautiful. The town centres are buzzing with life, music and art offering a fantastic blend of modern and traditional British life.

The University is Top 20 UK University in Geography and Environmental Studies; Religious Studies and Theology; and Journalism, Publishing and Public Relations (Guardian University Guide 2021), and Top 10 UK University for Teaching Quality in Biological Sciences; Communication and Media Studies; Geography and Environmental Science; Town and Country Planning and Landscape; Theology and Religious Studies; and Philosophy (The Times 2021) They are also Top 20 in the UK for High Quality Staff and Lecturers (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018)

Gloucestershire is also home to national and international organisations like GCHQ, Superdry, IBM, Raytheon, Havas Helia, and GE Aviation. You’ll benefit from regular guest speakers, workshops and expos throughout the year provided by these industry giants, making valuable connections. Their students make the most of the University local and global connections, completing over 4,000 work placements and internships every year.

From business trips in New York and European music tours, to cultural excursions to India and conservation placements in South Africa – their students explore new horizons and make unforgettable memories!