International Admission

Thank you for your interest in the University of Gloucester. We are very proud of our long history of inclusive, global engagement, and the community we built that embraces diversity. We are happy to work with you through your admission application process.

Mission Statement

The Office of International Admissions recruits and enrolls qualified international students and British citizens living outside the United Kingdom who have the best potential for successful transformation at our University. We inform prospective students of the various opportunities available to them and guide them through the many unique steps in their personal journey to the University. We support and facilitate institutional innovation to adapt to global trends in service of the University’s mission. We value and nurture our relationships with all members of the University community, institutional stakeholders, and partners.

Application Deadlines

• Fall (August) Semester: July 1
• Spring (January) Semester: December 1

Deadlines may vary according to the program. Please check your desired major’s department website for more details.

University of Gloucester International International Admission About Us Apply Now Contact Us We are delighted you are considering attending the University of Gloucester. Each year we welcome students from around the world to live and learn in London, England.

If you are an international student applying from high school, with no previous post-secondary experience, you will find your admission requirements here.

General admission requirements

International Student: Admission Requirements

Most University of Gloucester campuses welcome the applications of international students. As an international student you may be interested in starting a bachelor’s degree, a graduate degree or in some cases an ESL (English as a Second Language) program.

International students include those who hold UK visas as students, exchange visitors, or other nonimmigrant classifications.

The application process for international students is different from UK resident students. Be sure to review all of the pages in this section to understand the basics of applying as an international student. Some campuses or majors may restrict enrollment of nonresident students due to heavy enrollment demands.

English Proficiency Requirement for International Students

If English is not your native language or you have not had three years of your secondary education taught in English, you will be required to provide proof of your English proficiency. Since most classes are taught in English, you must demonstrate your ability to read, write, and speak English.

UOG campuses will use the TOEFL test to measure your English proficiency. The TOEFL test is given year-round at permanent testing centers around the world. There are three versions of the test – paper, internet (TOEFL iBT), and computer-based. Some campuses have higher score requirements, and some may require additional examinations.

At the baccalaureate level, a minimum score of 500 on the paper-based exam or a score of 61 on the internet (TOEFL iBT) version is required on most campuses.

At the graduate and postbaccalaureate level a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based exam or a score of 80 on the internet (TOEFL iBT) version is required on most campuses.

If you need to take the TOEFL, we recommend that you take the examination as soon as possible. There are registration deadlines for the TOEFL, and it does take approximately two – five weeks to obtain your results. Each campus will have its own minimum score on either the paper TOEFL or on the computer-based TOEFL. You should have Educational Testing Service (ETS) send your official scores directly to each campus where you are applying for admission. For information about TOEFL, go to www.toefl.org.

Campuses may accept the IELTS test to demonstrate English proficiency. Acceptance of IELTS and the minimum score required are determined by each campus. Check the campus website or contact the campus’s international admissions office find out about their policy.

Financial Certification

In order to study in the United Kingdom as an international student, you must document that you have sufficient financial resources to complete your course of study. You must prove that you have enough funds to cover all the costs associated with your first year of full-time study. Each UOG campus determines the typical costs for international students. This budget includes registration fees, housing, books, other living expenses and miscellaneous costs.

As an international student you will need to have your financial institution provide a certification that you have at least the amount required available, or that funds are available from a reliable source. International students should not expect to work to cover the cost of their education in the United Kingdom.

Federal/state financial aid is not available for international students. Campus or private scholarships may be available for international students but are not sufficient to cover all expenses.

Academic Records Requirements for International Students

The UOG campus will evaluate your high school or secondary school work as part of their admission determination unless you have completed 60 semester units of transferable college work (generally, two years of study). You are required to provide all official academic records from any postsecondary institution you have attended and your secondary or high school records if required.

In the United Kingdom, the academic record is often called a “transcript.” In other nations, these documents may be called by another name — such as a leaving certificate, maturity certificate, bachillerato or baccalauréat.

It is very important that your academic records and examination scores be sent as early as possible. The campus review of your application cannot begin until all of your academic records are received. Official academic records from foreign institutions must be on file at least eight weeks before registration for the first term and, if not written in English, must be accompanied by certified English translations. Many campuses require official records sooner. Contact the campus international admission office to learn about deadlines.

Health Evaluations for International Students

UOG campuses will require you to complete a Health Evaluation Form. Check with the campus for their particular form. Included on most forms is an immunization history. Be sure your medical doctor or health care provider includes the day, month, and year of your immunizations. If this information is provided in a language other than English, then translation is needed.

Medical health insurance is required for international students. Students may be able and may be required to purchase campus health insurance. Insurance must be obtained before registering for classes. Check with the campus for more information.

Application and Related Fees

There is a $70 (USD) application fee per campus for all students, including international students. This fee must be received when the application for admission is filed. Your application fee can be paid by international money order or personal check payable in UK funds.

If you are admitted, you will be required to obtain a student visa to enter the United Kingdom.

Student Visas

If the university accepts you, you will be sent an Application form. The APPLICATION FORM verifies your eligibility for a student visa. To obtain your student visa, you must take your campus-issued APPLICATION FORM to an UK Consulate or Embassy in your country to apply for the student visa. We strongly advise you to start your visa process as soon as you receive your APPLICATION FORM. All embassies and consulates require interview appointments to issue a student visa. Interviews for a visa may take a long time to schedule. Plan ahead. Bring all important documents with you to the interview. Check with the UK consulate for what is required for the interview.

You cannot make your travel arrangements until you have been issued your visa so the earlier you handle this task the better.

For students who are applying for a student visa for the first time or have been absent from the UK for more than five months, a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) payment of $100 is required after you receive your APPLICATION FORM (Student visa) or DS-2019 form (visa) and before you schedule an interview at the UK Consulate for your visa. Check with the UK consulate in your home country for required documents and procedures for your interview.

When you travel to the UK, you must have your passport, visa, APPLICATION FORM/DS-2019, I-94, confirmation of SEVIS payment, and letter of admission. All international visitors and students go through US-Visit Program where a scanned fingerprint and digital photo is required. You cannot enter until 30 days before the date on your APPLICATION FORM/DS-2019. You must register at the school that is listed on the APPLICATION FORM/DS-2019.

If you are transferring from another UK school, you need to request that the international student advisor at your current school release your SEVIS record to the campus where you have been admitted. Your new APPLICATION FORM, endorsed for pending transfer, is created as soon as the release date for your SEVIS record is reached. Your new APPLICATION FORM will be mailed to the address on your application. Once your new campus has confirmed your registration, the transfer process is complete.