University of Gloucestershire
URN: 133818 • Cheltenham GL50 2RH
Overview
- Name
- University of Gloucestershire
- URN
- 133818
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Marston (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor
- Telephone
- 01242714700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH
Summary
The University of Gloucestershire, located in Cheltenham, offers a diverse range of higher education courses, including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in film, media, and television. The institution is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, with a focus on preparing students for successful careers. It boasts modern facilities and a vibrant campus life, fostering a sense of community among its mixed-gender student body.
Students benefit from guaranteed first-year accommodation and access to over 80 societies, promoting engagement and social interaction. The university also emphasizes lifelong career coaching, ensuring that graduates are job-ready upon completion of their studies. The recent improvement in the Guardian University Guide 2026, where UoG climbed 32 places, reflects its commitment to academic excellence and student satisfaction.
Situated in Cheltenham, a town known for its cultural events and amenities, the university provides an enriching backdrop for student life. With a focus on inclusivity, UoG welcomes students from around the world, enhancing the educational experience through diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Students benefit from guaranteed first-year accommodation and access to over 80 societies, promoting engagement and social interaction. The university also emphasizes lifelong career coaching, ensuring that graduates are job-ready upon completion of their studies. The recent improvement in the Guardian University Guide 2026, where UoG climbed 32 places, reflects its commitment to academic excellence and student satisfaction.
Situated in Cheltenham, a town known for its cultural events and amenities, the university provides an enriching backdrop for student life. With a focus on inclusivity, UoG welcomes students from around the world, enhancing the educational experience through diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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- Equity, diversity and inclusion (governance)
- Value for money (governance)
- Information governance (governance)
- Criminal Finances Act Statement (governance)
- Upcoming events (calendar)
- Skip to content (other)
- Skip to end of courses mega menu (other)
- Accounting & finance (other)
- Architecture, construction & environment (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service (72.7)
- Belmont School (64.5)
- Battledown Centre for Children and Families (60.9)
- Bettridge School (55.2)
- National Star College (52.9)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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