Study in Gloucester

Gloucester is the county town of Gloucestershire, on the River Severn between the Cotswold Hills and the Forest of Dean. Founded as the Roman town of Glevum around 96-98 AD, it later became an important centre of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. StudyUKToday works with one real university here.

What Gloucester Is Actually Like

Gloucester Cathedral, dedicated in 1100 on the site of a 7th-century abbey, combines Romanesque and Gothic architecture and is the burial place of King Edward II. Its cloisters have also been used as a filming location for the Harry Potter films. The city’s medieval street layout partly follows an Anglo-Saxon replanning from the 10th century, and its historic docks, once a major inland port, are now home to museums and waterside redevelopment.

Gloucester sits on the edge of the Cotswolds and close to the Forest of Dean, giving students access to countryside within a working city setting.

Studying in Gloucester

Gloucester is home to a campus of the University of Gloucestershire, the one real university StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in Gloucester” section below. The university’s roots trace to the Gloucester Mechanics’ Institute, founded in 1840, and it gained full university status in 2001.

Gloucester’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.

How StudyUKToday Helps

Whichever course you’re aiming for at the University of Gloucestershire, our services stay the same: course selection, university matching, document review, application support, and offer acceptance guidance, working toward your UK university application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose Gloucester?

A historic cathedral city with Roman origins, on the edge of the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean, at a generally lower cost than England’s larger cities.

Is Gloucester 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 Gloucester known for?

Gloucester Cathedral, its Roman origins as Glevum, and its historic docks on the River Severn.

How many universities are there in Gloucester?

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