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Essential information about funding, bursaries and scholarships for all students.
International Students
We welcome international students from around the world.
International scholarships, fees, funding and support
Support for new international students arriving in 2021/22
The University is pleased to offer an International Arrivals package to financially support new students starting in 2021/22.
How to apply as an international student
Find out everything you nee to know about applying for undergraduate and postgraduate study at the University of Gloucestershire.
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Frequently asked question about coronavirus at the University.
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Find out about opportunities to meet us in your country, plus online course talks and events.
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Find out about entry requirements for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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Courses to help you improve your English for study and work and to prepare for exams such as IELTS.
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Visa and immigration advice for prospective and current international students.
Why choose the University of Gloucestershire?
- 150+ year tradition of education dating back to 1847
- Approximately 10,000 students studying across three campuses
- Top 5 in the UK for international student support (ISB, 2017)
- International students community representing more than 60 countries
- More than 100 academic courses
- A perfect mix of city and country living
Employability
We offer placement year and short work experience options through our Degreeplus initiative, giving you valuable work experience for the job market. 95% of our graduates find jobs or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2016/2017). We score 94% in students satisfaction with Careers Advice (ISB, 2017).
Quality teaching
We’ve been awarded 14 National Teaching Fellowships and have a strong portfolio of lecturers with industry experience. 94% of our students say we have expert lecturers (ISB, 2017).
Fast-track degrees
Two-year intensive bachelor’s degree programmes are offered in a number of subjects, including business and law, to help you graduate quicker and save money.
Student experience
Our welcoming and supportive campus environment allows you to get fully involved in university life. We’re ranked in the top 5 in the UK for our international student support (ISB, 2017).
Discover Gloucestershire
With an exciting mix of city and country living in the South West of England, Gloucestershire is a great place to be a student.
From world-famous festivals to international-standard sports facilities, there’s something for everyone and there are great transport links to the nearby cities of Bristol and Birmingham, as well as London.
Virtual open days and tours
“Gloucestershire is a great place to live. It has so many amazing places to visit and explore and it’s a really nice place to just hang out – the people are very friendly.”
Vu Hung Le PhD student (Vietnam)
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Questions?
You can get in touch with the international team using the options below.