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Student Life
University is about more than getting a degree.
When you join University of Gloucestershire you’ll be joining a diverse and connected community who will challenge you to discover new things. It’s here you will find your friends for life and renewed confidence to reach your goals.
Set in the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, UoG gives you the best of a big university experience, but with adventure around every corner.
Find your new home
Whether you’re a new or returning student, you can choose to live in our halls of residence, or explore university-approved private housing and lodgings.
There are currently around 1,500 self-catered rooms available in halls on or near our campuses – each are close to the centre of Cheltenham or Gloucester.
Our current students will be around to make sure you settle in during your first week at university. They’ll help you move in and show you around Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to being a community where equity, diversity and inclusion is a reality for all applicants, students, staff, prospective staff and students, and Council.
As well as building a sense of community within the university, we’re supporting positive links with local communities.
Clubs and Societies
No matter what your interests or passions are, there are dozens of clubs and societies at UoGSU – something for everyone. Want to bring an old society back to life? You can Adopt a Soc!
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy team offer a wide range of activities in both the Sanctuary spaces and around the University campus sites. There’s something for everyone.
Get Active
UniSport is home to a range of physical activity, wellbeing and sport support services. Designed to build social connections whilst keeping active during day-to-day life.
Connections Corner
The podcast that dives deep into the real university experience: friendships, mentors, spontaneous chats and shared ambitions that shape your future far beyond the classroom.
Discover Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire offers the best of both city and country living. It’s as vibrant and innovative as it is historic and beautiful.
Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’ with a busy calendar of events. Whether you prefer independent boutiques or high street brands, theatre productions, jazz or literature festivals, or the Gold Cup, there’s always something to entertain in Cheltenham.
Gloucester combines a rich historic past with a modern city including its iconic cathedral and famous renovated historic docks offering a cinema, outlet shopping and quayside dining, Gloucester is the perfect place to live and study.
Varsity
Whether you’re competing in a sport, soaking up the atmosphere or cheering on #TeamGlos from afar, one of the highlights of the sporting year is the annual Varsity series against local rivals University of Worcester, contested to see who will be champion of the region.
It’s more than just a competition – it’s a showcase of our athletic talent and a celebration of our connected university.