UNiversity & Soccer

Now you can have both

COMBINE YOUR STUDIES WITH A PROFESSIONAL SOCCER EXPERIENCE
The Mens & Women's Programs in the UDA Soccer Academy at the University of Gloucestershire allows you to play year round with professional coaching staff, while you get a world-class international university experience in the UK.

Earn An Accredited Degree Of Your Choice With A Professional SOCCER Experience​

BUILD YOUR TEAM FOR LIFE
ON THE FIELD & IN THE CLASSROOM

PLAY COMPETITIVE SOCCER YEAR ROUND
WHILE YOU EARN YOUR DEGREE.

It has been well documented that most talented players are not reaching optimal development primarily because of the limited season and oversized rosters.

UDA has created a wider opportunity providing a true developmental soccer academy for men and women within the University of Gloucestershire.

Play SOCCER
​Year-Round

Unlike the NCAA model, we mirror the top European academies for player development through the training and game play schedule. We focus is on true player development during the critical years of 18-21. 

Professional Coaching

You'll be trained by professional, UEFA "A" licensed coaches. You'll also have the opportunity to earn an English FA coaching and or referee licence. 

Visiting Coach Program

Be exposed to professional visiting coaches from the English leagues to help you further develop and reach your optimal playing potential. 
"Twenty years in the Navy, I know what it's like to be a part of a community that treats you like family. I'm so glad we have found something similar for Luke here.  I truly believe that his soccer skills will really develop and flourish with a team that feels like family to him."

"He says he has people there that he can turn to for help and that really care about his success. This makes me proud of him and so pleased that we chose UDA and UoG.  He would not have gotten this level of personal care at a US university."

​- Jennifer Jeans, Parent

WHY YOU SHOULD BE PART OF
UDA SOCCER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF Gloucestershire

GET A GLOBAL EDUCATION

What better way to experience the world than to pursue your degree in the birthplace of soccer? Meet people from all over the globe through the University of Gloucestershire.  Choose a three year undergraduate degree program that will take you closer to reaching your career goals. 

WE DO IT
TOGETHER

You'll reap the benefits of a fully integrated university experience across academic, soccer, social, and cultural platforms. ​Our Student Support Officer ensures you're connected at all levels and fully engaged in the life of the University for optimal achievement in the classroom and on the field. Get to know UDA Staff.

SET YOURSELF APART

​You'll cultivate purposeful relationships that last a lifetime, within the UDA family, across our students, families, alumni, and selected companies. Through our SPARC Program, we help you develop a professional portfolio and connect you with prospective employers so you can find a career that leads to the purposeful and productive life you deserve.

LOCATION. LOCATION.

Located close to England's most beautiful scenic areas - the Cotswolds and Shakespeare Country. The Cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham offer a rich history with many sites and places to enjoy social and cultural activities.

LAtest NEWS

What parents are saying
​UDA Soccer Academy program is truly one of a kind program where academic success is at the forefront of everything they do, along with the best-in-class soccer academy. What we experienced went above and far beyond all of our expectations. 
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As a parent, I am extremely excited and look forward to the opportunity for my son, Brandon, to be a part of the UDA Soccer Academy program.   
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If any student or parent is looking for a best-in-class degree abroad program in the UK that is coupled with a best-in-class soccer academy, you need to look no further.
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​​Alex Ley,
​Parent of Student-Athlete at a UDA Soccer Academy 

BECOME PART OF THE UDA TEAM

UDA offers prospects a number of ways to be considered for our academy programmes. Choose at least two.

BUILD YOUR TEAM FOR LIFE - ON AND OFF THE FIELD!

This is where you'll find your place in the world. The friendships and connections you'll gain will set you up for the future you dream of. You'll gain an international experiences that will expand your worldview through high-quality education, expert guidance and professional soccer training.
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