The University of Gloucestershire is a modern university with campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the English Cotswolds. It is best known for business, computing and cyber security, sport, education, media, nursing and creative arts, with small classes and a close link to GCHQ in Cheltenham. Choose it for a friendly, practical degree in an attractive spa town.
Cheltenham and Gloucester, United Kingdom
Official website: glos.ac.uk
Among the top UK universities for sustainability (People and Planet)
Cheltenham and Gloucester
Close links to GCHQ and Cheltenham's cyber cluster
£15,000 – £17,500
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £12,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on glos.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc International Business Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Cyber security near GCHQ, the UK's intelligence and security headquarters.
Sport — strong sports science and coaching programmes.
Cotswolds setting with historic Cheltenham campuses.
Graduates join GCHQ contractors, Spirax Group, Ecclesiastical and Cheltenham's cyber firms.
Sport alumni work in coaching, fitness and sports development.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The Cheltenham campuses include the historic Francis Close Hall and the Park campus, while the Gloucester campus hosts health and sport, all linked by bus.
Cheltenham is a Regency spa town known for festivals and horse racing, and Gloucester is a cathedral city. Rent is moderate, and London is about two hours by train.
CAS from the University of Gloucestershire
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027. Master's applications are rolling, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake. Cyber security, computer science, the MBA and international business management also start in January.
You need a Student route visa. The university issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Cyber security, computer science, the MBA, international business management and sport science are popular. Master's courses need a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5.
Yes. Gloucestershire offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed automatically. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts.
