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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire is a university in Cheltenham, England, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
105th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 30.9 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Gloucestershire | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 81.7% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,056 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 80.1% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 67.6% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £28,500 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 7% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Gloucestershire | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 83.9% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 83.6% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 83.9% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 72.4% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 82.8% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 76.0% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Gloucestershire appears in 10 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health | 22nd of 61 | 87.9% | Not published |
| Performing arts | 28th of 59 | 84.2% | £24,2005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 22nd of 45 | 89.5% | £26,0009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 89th of 122 | 82.3% | £31,50012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 84th of 100 | 79.9% | £27,8007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 91st of 108 | 75.3% | £37,9009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 67th of 79 | 77.1% | £26,4003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 50th of 57 | 81.7% | £29,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 40th of 43 | 85.5% | £29,3004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 72nd of 75 | 64.5% | Not published |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Architecture, building and planning, Biosciences, English studies, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Law, Medical sciences, Philosophy and religious studies, Sociology, social policy and anthropology.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 151 full-time degree courses; 47 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Gloucestershire website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Cheltenham
Average private rent in the Cheltenham area was £1,261 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Cheltenham.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Gloucestershire: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Gloucestershire in the Be Wise ranking?
105th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 30.9 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Gloucestershire?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 81.7% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,056 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (83.9%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was organisation and management (72.4%, against 79.5%).
How many students continue their course at University of Gloucestershire?
On Discover Uni data, 80.1% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Gloucestershire graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 67.6% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Gloucestershire graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £28,500 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 7% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Gloucestershire?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Gloucestershire's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Gloucestershire?
The ONS average private rent in the Cheltenham area was £1,261 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.