Study in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a spa town in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds, that grew rapidly after mineral springs were discovered there in 1716. It developed into what is often described as the most complete Regency town in Britain, and today hosts several well-known annual festivals. StudyUKToday works with one real university here.

What Cheltenham Is Actually Like

Cheltenham’s town centre is defined by its Regency architecture, wide tree-lined streets, and garden squares, a legacy of its rapid growth as a spa resort in the 18th and 19th centuries. The town sits directly on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and hosts several major annual festivals, including its literature and jazz festivals, as well as the Cheltenham Festival horse racing meeting. GCHQ, the UK’s signals intelligence agency, is also headquartered in the town.

Cheltenham is a smaller, quieter town compared with England’s larger student cities, suiting students who want a lower-cost base with easy access to the Cotswolds countryside.

Studying in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is home to a campus of the University of Gloucestershire, the one real university StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in Cheltenham” section below. The university traces its origins to the Cheltenham Mechanics’ Institute, founded in 1834, and gained full university status in 2001.

Cheltenham’s cost of living is generally lower than in England’s larger cities, though it still varies, so check current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose Cheltenham?

Its Regency architecture, edge-of-Cotswolds setting, and well-known annual festivals, at a generally lower cost than England’s larger student cities.

Is Cheltenham affordable for international students?

Generally more affordable than England’s larger cities, though costs still vary by area. Confirm current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

What is Cheltenham known for?

Its Regency architecture, its literature and jazz festivals, the Cheltenham Festival horse racing meeting, and its edge-of-Cotswolds setting.

How many universities are there in Cheltenham?

StudyUKToday works with one real university campus in Cheltenham, part of the University of Gloucestershire, listed in the “Universities in Cheltenham” section on this page.