UCFB & GIS

Established 2011
Famous for

Football and Sports Business, Finance, Law, Media, Marketing

Overview

University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a world first in higher education, offering undergraduate university degrees in the football and sports industry. UCFB provides an exceptional environment to live and learn in, with state-of-the-art facilities in two inspirational campuses in London and Manchester, which have the iconic Wembley and Etihad stadiums at their heart.

For Master’s programmes, UCFB’s Global Institute of Sport (GIS) offers a ground-breaking Master’s degree portfolio utilising a global network of industry leaders and its elite stadium venues in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. GIS also hosts a world-class executive education portfolio led by VSI Executive Education (VSI), professional qualifications for students, graduates and sports business people, and an Industry Advisory Board packed with leading names in the world of sport.

In addition to the unique degree and executive education programmes, UCFB and GIS also offer an Employability and Enrichment programme of best-in-class executive speakers and exceptional work experience opportunities. Previous guest speakers have included England manager Gareth Southgate; BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan and Belgium manager Roberto Martinez. UCFB and GIS also have a number of partnerships with some of the leading names in sport, including The Football Association, League Managers Association, Watford FC, The National League, Rugby Football League and Hashtag United, giving students access to some of the biggest and best minds in football and sport.

Over 90% of graduates are in employment within six months of graduating, with two thirds of those working within the football and sports industry. For Master’s graduates, 92% are in employment within six months of graduating, with 82% of those working within football and sport. Our graduates work at the likes of The Football Association, Manchester United, The Rugby Football League and EDP Soccer in the US.

Services

Our International License is currently being reviewed which means at this moment we are unable to accept international applications who require a Tier 4 Visa to study in the UK. Once the review is finalised and we have a definitive outcome, all students who’ve expressed an interest in studying at UCFB and GIS will be notified.

However, we have a range of incredible online degrees available to International students. Click here to find out more.

Courses

Accommodation

UCFB has partnered with Unite Students at both the Wembley and Etihad campus to ensure students have access to comfortable and secure accommodation close to both campuses.

Arch View House at First Way, Wembley and Mill Point, Manchester, are available for students studying at UCFB.

NEWS

UCFB & GIS news and blogs

Feb 12, 2024

London Business School MBA ranked eighth in the world by the Financial Times

The London Business School MBA has been ranked eighth in the world by the Fin

Jan 30, 2024

University of Liverpool launch new AI for Digital Business MSc course

The University of Liverpool has announced the launch of a new AI for Digital

Jan 17, 2024

La Universidad de Manchester, nombrada la universidad más sostenible de Europa

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

What our students have to say about SI-UK

Ishwar
I utilized the services of SI-UK in Chennai which proved invaluable for me. They provided great assistance throughout my application process, guiding me from evaluating my choices to selecting the university that best matched my profile.
Ishwar
Ishwar
Masters in Business Analytics, Lancaster University
Nidhi Agarwal
"SI-UK has been a crucial part of my UK journey. They assisted me in obtaining my bachelor's degree in August 2019 and now, they've aided me in securing admission to a top design university in London for my master's. The counselors at SI-UK offer personalised support to each applicant, helping us in each and every step including the final stage of obtaining our CAS letter once we receive the offer."
Nidhi Agarwal
Nidhi Agarwal
MSc Design Innovation, Loughborough University
Sudarshan
"The entire team at SI-UK was incredibly supportive. They provided me with a list of universities to consider, and I ultimately chose Aston University. With their assistance, I applied and received an offer along with a £5000 scholarship. I am grateful to my counselor and the entire team for guiding me through the visa application process and every other aspect. Thank you, SI-UK, for helping me pursue my dream."
Sudarshan
Sudarshan
Engineering, Aston University
Saumya Sharma
"Last year, I reached out to SI-UK, Jaipur for my Master’s journey, and it has been an incredibly fulfilling and successful experience. From guiding me through the application process to assisting with letters of recommendation and statement of purpose, and even following up with universities, SI-UK provided comprehensive support at every step of the journey. They went the extra mile, assisting with admissions, fee processing, accommodation arrangements, visa guidance, and coordination on medical checkups. I firmly believe that my admission to the University of Birmingham wouldn't have been possible without SI-UK. I highly recommend SI-UK to anyone seeking admission to a UK or Ireland university."
Saumya Sharma
Saumya Sharma
MBA , University of Birmingham
Jehabuz Khan
In September, I sought assistance from SI-UK for my studies in the UK, with a planned intake for January 2023. With the support of my counsellor who made exceptional efforts, I smoothly navigated the application process which culminated in the timely acquisition of my UK student visa hassle-free. I wholeheartedly endorse SI-UK to fellow students aiming to pursue their dreams of studying in the UK. Thank you!
Jehabuz Khan
Jehabuz Khan
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Strathclyde
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