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Our Story

As we continue to deliver on our promise to provide highly qualified, ambitious graduates ready to make an impact in the world of football and sport, we welcome you to be part of the growing UCFB story.

Brendan Flood

Chief Executive Officer of UCFB and Chairman of UCFB Holdings Ltd

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The UCFB Story

2011

First opened

UCFB launches in Burnley at the historic Turf Moor Stadium. The concept of UCFB was born from the idea of training and teaching ambitious and talented individuals with the knowledge, principles and ideas to fill such roles.

2014

Second Campus

UCFB opened its second campus, with the iconic Wembley Stadium at its heart.

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2016

Third campus

The opening of a third campus in Manchester at the state-of-the-art Etihad Campus in 2016 marked a significant step in the growth of UCFB.

2019

Launched Global Hubs

We announced the opening of global hubs in the US, Canada and Australia through unique partnerships, a world-first initiative that allows students to access stadium locations in Melbourne, Australia, New York and Atlanta in the US, and Toronto, Canada.

2020

Global Sports Summits

Inaugural Global Sports Summits take place across the world, providing students with once-in-a-lifetime learning and networking opportunities with the biggest organisations in world sport.

2023

Manchester Expansion

UCFB launches expansion of UCFB Manchester Campus in September 2023 to include more bespoke teaching sites across the city.

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2024

UCFB and GIS

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) became its own company, expanding opportunities for students on a global scale.

2024

Expanded Partnerships

UCFB announces partnerships with the Premier League, Sky, and launches a new course with The Football Association. These new partnerships join a long list of UCFB’s elite partners in the sports industry.

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