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University of Gloucestershire Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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University of Gloucestershire is a public university in England that invites admission applicants in 2 sessions of winter and spring. With a student population of 7835, it was rated Silver in Teaching Excellence Framework and is rightfully one of the top universities in UK.

The University attracts students from over 60 countries. It offers more a wide range of about 100 graduate and undergraduate courses to choose from. Interested students should fill the application form available on the online portal. The rate of acceptance at University of Gloucestershire is 27%. Some points to be noted when applying for admissions at the institute are as follows:

An application fee of 20 EUR is charged from the applicants applying at University of Gloucestershire.
The institute does not require SAT and ACT scores and focuses primarily on the GPA of the candidates.
English proficiency test scores like IELTS or equivalent is highly mandatory for international students.
International students seeking to study in UK can also apply for financial aid in the form of scholarships.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee	20 EUR 25 EUR for multiple courses and late application
Acceptance Rate	27%
Average SAT Score	Not Required
Average ACT Score	Not Required
Mode of Payment	Online
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Sessions	Spring and winter
Work Experience	Vary by courses
Financial Aid	Scholarships

University of Gloucestershire Admission Deadlines

The following are the admission deadlines for international students.

Semesters/Sessions	Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions
Spring	October 15
Winter	January 15

University of Gloucestershire International Student Admissions

Application Portal: University official website

Application fee: 20 Euros for 1 course or 25 Euros for multiple courses

Basic Admission Requirements:

Some common requirements for admissions at the institute are as follows:

Completed application form. Applicants can choose up to 5 courses they are interested in.
Include personal statement
A reference letter must be included
Final transcripts must be submitted
Proof of English language proficiency

English Language Proficiency For International Students

Scores required for various English language proficiency tests are:

Tests	Minimum scores required
IELTS	6.0 bands
Integrated Skills (ISE)	ISE II with distinction in all 4 components
APTIS	Reading – 40 Writing – 42 Speaking – 42 Listening – 32
Duolingo English Test	95 – 100
TOEFL iBT	80
PTE	56

There are other exams also, which are accepted for the English Language Proficiency Test. Students are suggested to go through the official website for the rest of the exam scores.

Country-specific requirements

South Asian countries and their requirements are:

Countries	Entry Requirements
Bangladesh	Undergraduate: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with a GPA of 4.2 or above Postgraduate (masters): 3 or 4 year Bachelor Degree from any UGC recognized public or private university with a minimum 2.5 GPA from a public university and 2.7 GPA from a private university.
India	Undergraduate: Standard XII with a minimum of 65% or completion of a recognized foundation course. Postgraduate (masters): 4-year bachelor degree with a minimum of 50% or a 3-year bachelor degree with a minimum of 55%. Postgraduate (research): 4-year bachelor degree with a minimum of 55% or a 3-year bachelor degree with a minimum of 60%.
Nepal	Undergraduate: Higher Secondary Education Certificate plus completion of a recognized foundation course. Postgraduate (masters): 4-year Bachelor degree with minimum 65% OR 3 year Bachelor degree PLUS a Master’s degree with 65%. Postgraduate (research): 3 year Bachelor’s degree plus a Master’s degree with a 70% or 4 year Bachelor’s degree plus a Master’s degree with 65%.
Pakistan	Undergraduate: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) plus a recognized foundation year or 2 years Bachelor degree with second class Postgraduate (masters): 2 years Bachelor’s Degree plus a two year Master’s degree with an average of 55% / GPA 2.6 or four years Bachelor’s degree with an average of 55% / GPA 2.6 or 3 years Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year Masters. Postgraduate (research): 3 or 4 year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
Sri Lanka	Undergraduate: Sri Lankan A Levels with CCC Postgraduate (masters): Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) with GPA of 3.0 / Second Class Lower. Postgraduate (research): 3 or 4 year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA 3.0 or successful completion of a 4-year Special degree with a ranking of the second class upper.

Student visa requirements for international students

An additional charge for people from outside EEA has been introduced by the UK Government from April 2015 in which tier for applicants is required to pay. Once paid, the students are entitled to free health services from National Health Services (NHS) during their stay. Before applying for visa application the following steps are to be followed:

Add passport number to UCAS application.
Prove English language skills.
An unconditional offer of a place on a course.
Apply for Tier 4 student visa

Documents required for tier 4 student visa:

Current passport or other valid travel documents
Proof that you can support yourself and pay for your course – this will vary depending on your circumstances.
Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you are under 18
TB test results if you are from a country where you have to take the test.

University of Gloucestershire Undergraduate Admissions

The university offers 80 undergraduate courses including foundation degrees, undergraduate honours degrees, sandwich degrees, fast track degrees, and Level 6 top-ups. Given below are some of the requirements required for taking admission at the University of Gloucestershire.

Where to apply: Online portal

Application fee: 20 EUR

Application Process:

For all degree courses, applicants must have a minimum of two A – levels or equivalent qualifications.

If a student is confused if he/she meets the minimum requirements, he/she can send details of qualification and courses interested into admission@glos.ac.uk, and the university will let him/her know if he/she is eligible.

The following steps are to be taken in order to apply for undergraduate programs:

Fill in details, qualifications, and course choices.
Write a personal statement.
Include a reference and pay an application fee.
In the case of independent applicants, referees should complete the reference.
Meet entry requirements. Each course has different requirements.
International students should use the equivalent international qualifications.

Admission Requirements:

Every undergraduate course offered at University of Gloucestershire has some specific entry requirements. Some might require an interview. In case students are confused about their eligibility for any course, they can mail their qualifications and courses interested to admission@glos.ac.uk.

Some common requirements for undergraduate applicants are as mentioned below.

Transcripts
Personal statement
A reference letter
Proof of English language proficiency
Additional test scores

University of Gloucestershire Graduate Admissions

The following is the admission criteria required by a graduate student

Where to apply: Online

Application fee: 20 EUR

Admission requirements:

Proposal
Curriculum Vitae
Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
Details of references

For masters by research programs, 2.1 honors are required with 2 references and for Ph.D., master’s degree with 2 references is required.

Some of the important programs of a graduate program and their requirements are:

Requirements	Landscape Architecture (with conversion year)	Criminology	Forensic Psychology	Conservation GIS	MBA Business Administration
2.2 Honours	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Resume/CV	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Reference	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Portfolio work essential	Not Required	Not Required	Required	Minimum 2-year management/ supervisory experience
Interview	By invitation	Not Required	By invitation	Not Required	Not Required

The University of Gloucestershire offers a variety of undergraduate courses and graduate courses. The application form is available in the online portal on the official website. The acceptance rate of the college is 27%. It is a semester based on winter and spring sessions only. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships. The entry requirements vary with courses in case of undergraduate and for graduate students, proposal, curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificates and transcripts, details of references are required. ACT/SAT scores are not required. The international students need to fill the student visa form along with various documents in order to gain a student visa. The citizens of the countries whose official language is not English have to submit English proficiency test marks, which includes either from a no. of tests. TOEFL scores required are 80(iBT or home-based) and the IELTS score required is 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any other bend. Scores for other tests are also available on the official website. For more details about the courses, it is recommended to follow the official website. The following are the points of contact depending upon the purpose of contact.

Contact Details

Admission team: Tel: 01242714845 (admissions@glos.ac.uk)

Admission queries: Admissions & Applicant Experience

Communications, Marketing & Student Recruitment Department

University of Gloucestershire

Laurie Lee Building

Pittville Student Village

Albert Road

Cheltenham

GL523JG

Tel: +44(0)3330141414 (admissions@glos.ac.uk)

FAQs

Ques. How to withdraw the application from University of Gloucestershire?

Ans. Sign in to your account. Select the application you want to withdraw. Click on the “withdraw application” button (on the right). Select the reason for withdrawal. Click on the “confirm withdrawal” button. A confirmation will be sent that your application has been withdrawn.

Ques. Is there any provision of feedback if a student is unsuccessful to get through the application or interview at University of Gloucestershire?

Ans. Yes. All interviewed students receive feedback from one of the members of the interview panel. But, non – shortlisted students do not receive any feedback due to a large number of applications.

Ques. What is UCAS Clearing?

Ans. It is the process by which universities and colleges fill any places they still have on their courses.

Ques. When are UCAS clearing courses available?

Ans. From early July to October.

Ques. How to confirm if my application has been received by the University?

Ans. After submitting, confirmation receipt is sent via email.

Ques. Can I edit my application after the submission at University of Gloucestershire?

Ans. Once you have submitted the application, you cannot edit it. So, before submitting check it thoroughly..