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Transferring to University of Gloucestershire
Transfer to UoG and you’ll benefit from cutting-edge facilities, strong employer links and a supportive, connected community.
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Transferring to UoG is a straightforward process – we’re here to support you through it.
We understand that your choice of university might not be what you expected. This is not uncommon and can be for a variety of reasons.
Continue your undergraduate studies by joining UoG – our simple transfer process will guide you through it.
Your bespoke transfer package
Transfer to UoG and get real help with the cost of living. £5,000 off halls at Pittville Student Village or a free parking permit if you live at home, plus more perks.
Benefit from personalised support from your academic course leader, personal tutor and Student Centre staff. Make the most of a bespoke campus tour from one of our student ambassadors.
Three-step transfer process
1. Contact admissions
Your first step is to get in touch with our admissions team and provide them with the following information:
- Your full name
- Details of your current university and course
- Details of any modules and studies you have already completed that may give you credit(s)
- The course you’re looking to transfer to
If you are given an offer, head to the UCAS website to complete your application process.
2. Check eligibility
The transfer process is open to UK-based (Home) students who wish to transfer to an undergraduate degree programme.
- Check the course(s) entry requirements which are listed within each of our undergraduate courses.
- We recommend you check with student finance to find out what financial support you’re entitled to, especially if you’re looking to repeat a year of study.
3. Apply through UCAS
Once you’ve received an offer, head to UCAS and begin the application process.
If you have recently started at university, you may be able to use the same UCAS form to apply to us if your current university can release you into Clearing.
If your previous UCAS application is older, you may need to complete a new one – don’t worry, our admissions team will let you know when you need to do this.
If you have previously applied to university, you will already have a personal ID and password which you can use to log in to the UCAS website.
Personal statement and references
A personal statement helps us understand why you want to study the course, and gives you the opportunity to tell us about any relevant experience you have. UCAS will ask you to include a personal statement in your application, but we also recommend you send it to our admissions team.
We also ask you to include a reference on your UCAS form, and usually this is provided by someone at your current institution. We recommend contacting your reference in advance to help speed up the process when UCAS sends them a reference request.
Check out the UCAS guide on how to write a personal statement.
When you arrive on campus
In your first week, your academic course leader will contact you to introduce you to your personal tutor for additional 1-1 support and set up a meeting with our dedicated Student Centre staff.
You’ll be linked up with a student ambassador for a bespoke campus tour and an opportunity to ask them anything about student life at UoG.
Discover our promises
Career Promise
94% of our graduates are in work or further study*, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship** – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching.
Accommodation Promise
We guarantee our first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
Connections Promise
With over 4,000 placements, internship opportunities and over 60 societies to join – we have the connections to meet your ambitions.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2026 and based on 2023/24 leavers; **terms apply, view eligibility criteria
Transferring credits
If you’re looking to transfer credits gained at another institution you can apply for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). We’ll need the following information from you:
- Copies of your official transcripts for the modules which you have already studied
- As much detail about the modules as possible, for example module descriptions from your course handbook
APL is the term used for the award of credit for learning undertaken prior to entry to a programme of study; APL falls into two categories:
- Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) – the recognition of learning that has previously been assessed and certificated by a recognised provider of higher education; and
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) – the recognition of prior learning gained through relevant professional and/or personal experience.
APL is accepted by the University of Gloucestershire for undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes of study providing the outcomes of prior learning can be mapped to the intended University of Gloucestershire award.
Students leaving the university are provided with an academic transcript of their studies that details the number and level of credits earned to date; where sufficient credits have been earned to justify an award, students are also provided with the applicable certificate and diploma supplement.
If you have any questions about APL or transferring credits, please get in touch with our admissions team who can provide further support.
Accommodation
We have a range of high-quality accommodation on or close to our campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester – contact our accommodation team who will help you find a place, or can suggest alternative accommodation options.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the process of transferring to the University of Gloucestershire, please contact our admissions team who can provide further support.