University of Gloucestershire Campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester
A map and guide to the University of Gloucestershire's campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, with addresses, what is taught where and how to apply.
University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucestershire teaches from four campuses: Park Campus and Francis Close Hall in Cheltenham, and Oxstalls Campus and City Campus in Gloucester. Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham provides student accommodation, and the university’s sports arena is at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester.
Courses are grouped into three academic schools (Arts, Culture and Environment; Business, Computing and Social Sciences; and Education, Health and Science), alongside a Graduate School for postgraduate study and the Countryside and Community Research Institute. Which campus a course is taught at depends on the subject, so check the course page before you travel. The map and tables below show where each campus is, what is taught there and which schools use it.
Cheltenham Spa station is about a 25-minute walk from Park Campus and a 30-minute walk from Francis Close Hall, and it is an 8-minute train journey between Cheltenham and Gloucester. Thinking of studying here? Undergraduate applications go through UCAS, and the university’s own how to apply and open days pages have the details. Our student guide covers finding somewhere to live and getting settled, and our rent prices page shows what tenants pay.
Campus Map
Campuses and Locations
| Campus | Town | Address | Postcode | What Is There | Campus Map | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Campus | Cheltenham | The Park, Cheltenham | GL50 2RH | The creative and computing campus, home to the creative courses and to FuturePark, a digital facility for cyber security, computing and computer games design and programming. | Interactive map | |
| Francis Close Hall Campus | Cheltenham | Francis Close Hall, Swindon Road, Cheltenham | GL50 4AZ | Architecture, English, history, geography, environmental science and biosciences, and home to the Countryside and Community Research Institute. | Interactive map | |
| Pittville Student Village | Cheltenham | Albert Road, Cheltenham | GL52 3JG | Student accommodation only. | Interactive map | |
| Oxstalls Campus | Gloucester | Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester | GL2 9HW | Business, accounting, law, sports, health and social care, and performing arts. | Interactive map | |
| Oxstalls Sports Arena | Gloucester | Oxstalls Sports Park, Plock Court, Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester | GL2 9DW | The university's sports arena at Oxstalls Sports Park. | Interactive map | |
| City Campus | Gloucester | Kings Square, Gloucester | GL1 1AW | The newest campus, in the centre of Gloucester: education and teacher training, psychological sciences and social work, with a public library and a Health, Arts and Wellbeing Centre. | Interactive map |
Academic Schools
| School | Subject Areas | Campuses |
|---|---|---|
| School of Arts, Culture and Environment | Architecture, construction and environment; art; design; English and creative writing; film, media and television; game technologies; geography; history, religion and philosophy; journalism and communications; music and sound; performing arts and production; photography | Cheltenham and Gloucester |
| School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences | Accounting and finance; business; computing and cyber security; criminology and forensics; law; marketing; sociological sciences | Francis Close Hall, Oxstalls and Park Campus |
| School of Education, Health and Science | Biosciences; education and learning; health and social care; psychological sciences; sport and exercise | Francis Close Hall, Park and Oxstalls Campus |
| Graduate School | Postgraduate study and research | — |
| Countryside and Community Research Institute | Rural development policy and practice research | Francis Close Hall |
Details from the University of Gloucestershire website, checked 20 September 2026. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
FAQs
Which Campus Will My Course Be Taught At?
It depends on the subject. Broadly, business, accounting, law, sports, health and social care and performing arts are at Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester, creative courses and computing are at Park Campus, architecture, English, history, geography, environmental science and biosciences are at Francis Close Hall, and education, psychological sciences and social work are at City Campus in Gloucester. The course page on the university's website confirms where each course is based.
How Do I Apply?
Undergraduate applications are made through UCAS, and the university has its own guide to applying. You can also book an open day to visit a campus first.
Where Can Students Live?
Pittville Student Village on Albert Road in Cheltenham offers student accommodation only, and the university publishes maps and addresses for its halls of residence. Many students rent privately after the first year: see our rent prices page, the housing supply page for how much student accommodation has been added, and the student guide.
How Far Are the Campuses From the Railway Station?
According to the university, Cheltenham Spa station is about a 25-minute walk from Park Campus and a 30-minute walk from Francis Close Hall. In Gloucester, the station is about a 20-minute walk from Oxstalls Campus and 7 minutes from City Campus, and the train between Cheltenham and Gloucester takes about 8 minutes. See our train times page for the next trains.
Where Can I Find the University's Term Dates?
The university publishes its academic calendar with the dates of each term.
Where Does the Information on This Page Come From?
The campus and school details come from the University of Gloucestershire's own website and are checked by hand rather than fetched automatically. Confirm anything time-sensitive, such as open day dates or where a course is based, with the university.