About the university
The University of Gloucestershire traces its teaching back to 1847, when Cheltenham Training College was founded, and became a university in 2001. It has about 11,300 students, including around 2,000 international students, on four campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, close to the Cotswolds.
For 2026/27, international fees for a full master's are set in four bands, from £18,490 to £20,190 for the whole award, and Indian students receive an automatic India Scholarship of £4,000 a year (postgraduate) or £5,000 a year (undergraduate). Most master's need a 2:2 degree and IELTS 6.0, and 70% in Class 12 English is accepted as proof of English. Gloucestershire publishes undergraduate fees on separate lists that we could not read, so only master's courses are listed below.
- Founded
- 1847, as Cheltenham Training College, founded by Reverend Francis Close; university status in 2001
- Total students
- About 11,300 (About us page)
- International students
- About 2,000 from more than 92 nationalities (About us page)
- Campuses
- Four: Park and Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham; Oxstalls and City Campus in Gloucester
- Graduate outcomes
- 94% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023/24 leavers, via the university)
- Intakes
- September; January for some master's, including MSc Marketing and the LLM
Rankings
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
=98th of 130 UK universities
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £18,490
- Duration
- 1 year full time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £18,490
- Duration
- 1 year full time
- Intakes
- January; September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Postgraduate
MSc Construction Project Management
- Fee / year
- £20,190
- Duration
- 1 year full time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), the standard postgraduate requirement
- Postgraduate
LLM International Business Law and Management
- Fee / year
- £19,570
- Duration
- 1 year full time
- Intakes
- January; September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in writing, 5.5 in other components)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Cyber Security | 1 year full time | £18,490 | ≈ ₹22.6 lakh |
| MSc Marketing | 1 year full time | £18,490 | ≈ ₹22.6 lakh |
| MSc Construction Project Management | 1 year full time | £20,190 | ≈ ₹24.6 lakh |
| LLM International Business Law and Management | 1 year full time | £19,570 | ≈ ₹23.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Gloucestershire with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Undergraduate and postgraduate
India Scholarship
Value: £5,000 off each year's fee (undergraduate); £4,000 off each year's fee (postgraduate)
Eligibility: Indian students. Applied automatically at the point of offer.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Gloucestershire's India page lists separate undergraduate and foundation requirements; check them with the university or a listed agent before applying.
- 70% in Class 12 English (CISCE, CBSE and several state boards) is accepted as proof of English for all levels.
Postgraduate
- Most master's on this page ask for at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent; MSc Cyber Security needs a computing or engineering subject.
- MSc Construction Project Management asks for an architecture or construction-related degree, or a bridging course.
- Work experience is considered for several business and law master's.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts
- English test certificate, Class 12 English marks or an English-medium letter
- Personal statement
- Reference
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Most undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses: 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Exceptions include MSc Human Resource Management (6.5, 6.0 in writing) and health courses (7.0). |
| PTE Academic | 64 for courses needing IELTS 6.0 (59 per band equals IELTS 5.5) |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 for courses needing IELTS 6.0 (Reading 20, Writing 19, Listening 19, Speaking 22) |
| Class 12 English | 70% accepted for all levels from CISCE, CBSE, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal boards (valid 5 years) |
| English-medium letter | Accepted from the top 100 Indian universities in the NIRF ranking, valid 10 years from graduation. Duolingo is not listed. |
Accommodation and living costs
University halls include all bills (heating, water and electricity with no caps), fast internet and contents insurance. The 2026/27 halls contract runs for 40 weeks, from 12 September 2026 to 19 June 2027, and a £200 advance rent secures a room.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Oxstalls Halls premium en suite, Gloucester (2026/27) | £191per week | ≈ ₹23,302 |
| Pittville Student Village shared townhouse, CheltenhamYear not stated on the hall page | £167–173per week | ≈ ₹20,374 – ₹21,106 |
| Pittville Student Village enhanced en suiteYear not stated on the hall page | £186–194per week | ≈ ₹22,692 – ₹23,668 |
| Advance rent payment | £200one-off | ≈ ₹24,400 |
Campus and location
Gloucestershire has four campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, so check where your course is taught.
- Park, Cheltenham: computing and cyber security.
- Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham: the historic campus with the chapel; construction and architecture courses.
- Oxstalls, Gloucester: business and law, with on-campus halls about 20 minutes' walk from the city centre.
- Pittville Student Village is about 10 minutes' walk from Francis Close Hall and Cheltenham town centre.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The university reports strong graduate outcomes, and several master's include optional placements. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduates in work or further study within 15 months | 94% | Graduate Outcomes Survey (2023/24 leavers), via University of Gloucestershire |
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FAQs
How much is a master's at Gloucestershire?
For 2026/27, a full master's costs £18,490 to £20,190 for international students, depending on the course band; the full-time master's on this page last one year. Indian students get an automatic £4,000 India Scholarship.
Can I use Class 12 English instead of IELTS?
Yes. 70% in Class 12 English from CISCE, CBSE and several state boards is accepted for all levels.
Is there a January intake?
Yes, for some master's, including MSc Marketing and the LLM International Business Law and Management.
Where would I live?
University halls in Cheltenham and Gloucester include all bills; an Oxstalls premium en suite is £191 a week in 2026/27 on a 40-week contract.
Sources
- University of Gloucestershire: 2026/27 international postgraduate taught fees (opens in a new tab)
- University of Gloucestershire: Cyber Security MSc (opens in a new tab)
- University of Gloucestershire: India (opens in a new tab)
- University of Gloucestershire: English language entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- University of Gloucestershire: halls of residence rent 2026/27 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Gloucestershire: Oxstalls halls (opens in a new tab)
- University of Gloucestershire: About us (opens in a new tab)
- University of Gloucestershire: our heritage (opens in a new tab)
- Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.glos.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
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