University College of Football Business (UCFB)
Welcome to UCFB
UCFB is a world first in higher education, offering university degrees and executive education 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.
We’re proud that 90% of our graduates are in employment within six months of graduation, with nearly two thirds working in sport – far above sports graduate averages.
From the 2019/20 academic year all UCFB students and alumni have access to UCFB’s global study hubs at New York’s Red Bull Arena, Atlanta’s brand new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Toronto FC’s BMO Field and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
At UCFB we are dedicated to the delivery of ground-breaking undergraduate degree programmes in the strategic, operational and business facets of the football business and wider sport and events industries.
Our range of degree programmes span this multi-billion-pound industry and the many career opportunities that exist within it. From media to coaching, marketing to finance, and events management to psychology, these dedicated sports industry programmes will help set students up for a long, successful career in an industry they have a passion for.
For a full list of UCFB’s undergraduate degrees, please click here.
For a full list of UCFB’s postgraduate degrees, please click here.
UCFB’s Wembley campus at the heart of the UK’s capital offers a number of facilities including (but aren’t limited to):
- Wembley Stadium – the heart of UCFB Wembley campus
- The Hive, London – home to UCFB’s Undergraduate Women’s Academy
- Vale Farm Sports Centre – Vale Farm features a number of facilities including a 3G football pitch, tennis courts, state-of-the-art gym and sport hall for numerous sporting activities
- Hendon Football Club
UCFB’s Etihad Campus boasts a state-of-the-art campus devoted to the football industry in the heart of Manchester, offering a range of facilities including:
- Etihad Stadium - 55,000 capacity
- Manchester Sports Village, Belle Vue - teaching location for all non-football students at UCFB Etihad Campus
- National Basketball Centre
- Manchester Regional Arena – an eight-lane track and field arena with capacity for 6,500 spectators
UCFB has partnered with two excellent accommodation providers to ensure students have access to comfortable and secure halls of residence close to both campuses.
Unite Students 1st Way, Wembley, and Liberty Point, Manchester, are available for students studying at UCFB in 2020/21.
University Campus of Football Business's (UCFB's) Open Day experience is like no other.
At our Open Days you will meet and hear from our hugely experienced academic team, get the chance to speak to our staff and current students and tour the magnificent surroundings which will be your academic home.
