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UCFB

Manchester, United Kingdom

PrivateMaster's

Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Private
Founded
2011

Overview

UCFB — University Campus of Football Business — is a specialist higher education institution and trading name of The University Campus of Football Business Ltd (Company Reg: 07440042). Founded in 2011 at Turf Moor Stadium in Burnley, UCFB expanded to Wembley Stadium in 2014 and to Manchester's Etihad Campus in 2016. It is the world's first institution dedicated to university-level education in the football and sports industries. All degrees are awarded by the University of East London (UEL), with whom UCFB operates as an embedded college. UCFB offers undergraduate degrees across business, finance, marketing, media, coaching, psychology and event management, and postgraduate MSc degrees in Football Business, International Sport Management, Football Communications and Digital Marketing, Football Coaching and Analysis, Performance Analysis in Football, and Scouting and Recruitment in Football. Students benefit from industry-embedded learning, guest speakers from leading sports organisations, work placement opportunities, and global summits. Campuses at UCFB Wembley and UCFB Manchester provide purpose-built facilities. 90% of UCFB graduates find full-time employment within 6–9 months of graduating, and 99% of postgraduates are either employed or in full-time study.

Fields of study

  • Business
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Law
  • Coaching
  • Event Management
  • Sport
  • Football

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
September, January
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by UCFB
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
MSc Football Business (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesSep 1, 2026September, January
MSc Football Coaching and Analysis (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesSep 1, 2026September, January
MSc Football Communications and Digital Marketing (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesSep 1, 2026September, January
MSc International Sport Management (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesSep 1, 2026September, January
MSc Performance Analysis in Football (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesSep 1, 2026September, January
MSc Scouting and Recruitment in Football (opens in a new tab)On CampusMaster's—VariesSep 1, 2026September

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.