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Your UCFB Experience

At UCFB, studying with us is more than just a degree – it’s an immersive experience at iconic campuses in London and Manchester, surrounded by the world of sport. You’ll live and learn alongside future leaders in the industry while benefiting from a vibrant student life, with opportunities to socialise, network, and grow both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re into sports or simply want to be part of an active, dynamic community, our campuses offer it all. With global experiences and opportunities, modern accommodation options, and countless ways to get involved in sport, UCFB gives you the full university experience, on and off the field.

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Campuses

UCFB are proud to include world-famous stadiums and surrounding venues among its numerous state-of-the-art campus facilities in London and Manchester.

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Student Life

The UCFB experience is like no other, combining a unique learning model with an inspirational environment in which students build lifelong friendships and memories.

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Accommodation

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

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Global Sports Summits

UCFB and its partners GIS host annual Global Sports Summits across iconic cities, bringing together UCFB students, alumni and leading sports industry professionals in some of the most advanced sports and entertainment venues in the world.

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Miami Experience

Road to the World Cup

We are excited to announce an extraordinary opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students – the chance to attend a Miami-based World Cup Experience in the year leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

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Our Academies

Our football academies are tailored for elite level footballers around the UK who wish to continue playing at a high level, while at the same time earning a degree qualification. Our UCFB Wembley Basketball Academy is designed for aspiring professionals in the sport.

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Our Iconic

Campuses

UCFB are proud to include world-famous stadiums and surrounding bespoke learning venues among its numerous state-of-the-art campus facilities. From the iconic Wembley Stadium, home to England Football, to the expanded UCFB Manchester Campus, located in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant football cities.

Additionally, UCFB’s Miami campus provides an exciting international opportunity, with access to global hubs throughout the year, offering a truly global sports education experience.

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Campus

UCFB Wembley

With Wembley Stadium at the heart of your campus, what could be more motivating for a future career in the football and sports industry than walking into the most famous stadium in the world?

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Campus

UCFB Manchester

With stadium venues and bespoke facilities at the heart of the campus, students can live, learn and work at the centre of one of Europe’s most progressive sporting cities.

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Global Hub

Inter Miami CF Stadium

Home to MLS franchise Inter Miami CF, the Inter Miami CF Stadium provides a vibrant culture, energetic atmosphere, reflecting the diverse and passionate spirit of Miami.

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Student Life

Student life at UCFB offers an unforgettable experience like no other – you’re at the heart of the football and sports industry. With a vibrant social life, students can immerse themselves in events, clubs, and societies while making lifelong friends. UCFB provides modern accommodation options tailored to student needs, whether living in the heart of London or close to the action in Manchester.

Our students benefit from unique opportunities in sports, with access to top-tier facilities, alongside comprehensive support services to help you succeed academically and personally. At UCFB, you’re not just studying – you’re living the experience of a lifetime!

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Your

UCFB Students Union

The Students’ Union’s role is to represent UCFB students and make your time here as exciting and rewarding as possible.

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UCFB Athletic Union

The UCFB Athletic Union enables students to take part in a number of sports during their time here.

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Living in

London

Living in London offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and endless opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

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Living in

Manchester

Largely recognised as England’s second city, Manchester is a truly cosmopolitan city with a thriving student population.

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Student Support

The Student Support Team is here to support you across a wide range of areas throughout your studies at UCFB.

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Library and Learning Development

The Library and Learning Development service offers a comprehensive range of resources to support your studies at UCFB.

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Accommodation

Living at UCFB Wembley and UCFB Manchester offers a vibrant and immersive student experience, with accommodations located close to world-class sports facilities and major city attractions.

At UCFB Wembley, students enjoy life in the heart of London, with easy access to iconic sports venues, cultural landmarks, and entertainment. Meanwhile, UCFB Manchester provides a dynamic living environment, where students can explore the city’s rich sporting heritage, music scene, and nightlife. Both locations offer a supportive, social community, making student life engaging and unforgettable.

Accommodation

Students at Freshers fair UCFB Manchester

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Global Sports Summits

These immersive sports experiences will be based around guest speaker sessions and workshops, featuring sports professionals from the pitch, from the boardroom and from behind the scenes of the sports industry, as well as behind the scenes access to elite sporting venues, live sports experiences and cultural visits around each city.

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Melbourne, Australia

Students and alumni will be able to attend the Global Sports Summit in Australia, based at the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The summit is based around approximately ten days of specially tailored talks, workshops, exclusive networking opportunities and visits specific to the Australian sports industry.

Miami, USA

Primarily based at the Inter Miami CF Stadium, the Global Sport Summits will be based around specially tailored talks, exclusive networking opportunities and visits specific to the US sports industry.

Toronto, Canada

Students and alumni, will be able to attend the Global Sports Summit in Canada, primarily based at BMO Field in Toronto.

Miami Experience

Road to the World Cup

We are excited to announce an extraordinary opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students – the chance to attend a Miami-based World Cup Experience in the year leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

Experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, where you will be immersed in the excitement and energy of the build-up to the world’s greatest football tournament. As part of this exclusive offer, students will enjoy:

Accommodation and Travel

Guest Speakers

Sporting Event

Miami Stadium Tour

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Men's Football Academy

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Women's Football Academy

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Men's Basketball Academy

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UCFB Academies

At UCFB we offer students the opportunity to be part of our Men’s & Women’s Football Academies. With UEFA A & B license coaches, analysis sessions and physiotherapist provision to support athletes’ wellbeing and performance.

Our academies have structured contact sessions each week with BUCS Sport competition on Wednesday. We support the development of our elite players with a pathway through our institution football teams and external clubs and partners.

Our UCFB Wembley Basketball Academy is designed for aspiring professionals in the sport.

Men's Football Academy

Women's Football Academy

Basketball Academy

Our Men’s Football Academy provides students with weekly training sessions, plus BUCS Sport competitions every Wednesday. We help our student athletes grow by providing pathways through our football teams and partnerships with external clubs.

Our women’s football academy based at our iconic Wembley campus in London is tailored for female footballers across the United Kingdom. Offering students with weekly training sessions, plus BUCS Sport competitions every Wednesday. We help our student athletes grow by providing pathways through our football teams and partnerships with external clubs.

In partnership with London Elite, the UCFB Wembley Basketball Academy is designed for aspiring professionals in the sport, providing unparalleled opportunities to study degrees in the sports industry at Wembley Stadium, alongside their full-time training programmes.