University Of Gloucestershire

The University of Gloucestershire traces its origins to 1834 Cheltenham Mechanics' Institute and 1847 Anglican training college, evolving through mergers including 1990 Cheltenham & Gloucester College of Higher Education before gaining full university status in 2001. Multi-campus institution spans The Park (Cheltenham administrative hub), Hardwick (education/sports), Oxstalls (business/sports arena Gloucester), and new 2025 City Campus Gloucester serving 9,000+ students across creative arts, media, business, education, health, sports science, and computing. Specialist facilities include Skillset-accredited media studios, international sports arena, consumer behaviour lab, and moot court supporting applied research in sustainability, digital media, and public health. Silver TEF-rated with top rankings for student satisfaction and employability (96% graduates working/studying), Gloucestershire emphasises work-integrated learning, small classes, and regional partnerships. Cotswolds location offers affordable living, Oxford/Birmingham 1hr trains, Bristol Airport 50min amid creative industries cluster and historic spa towns fostering graduates for media, education, business, and sports professions.