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The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is a specialist sports-oriented education provider. It positions itself as a leading destination for sports university degrees worldwide, reflecting a strong focus on high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programmes. GIS is supported by a global network of industry leaders and elite stadium venues, within which several of its campuses are based.
Primarily focusing on football related programmes, as well as coaching, communications, marketing, and management, the institute’s mission is to transform the global sports industry through education and collaboration. The institute has campuses in several iconic sporting venues across the world – for example Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Lotto Park in Brussels, Chase Stadium in Miami, Wembley Stadium in London and the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Students benefit from both fully online and in-person learning models that provide a specialised and widely applicable education with the benefit of a connected professional network and real-world sports industry practice.
GIS offers a range of groundbreaking postgraduate degree programmes in football and sports industry practice, delivered online or via blended formats. Courses include MSc and MA degrees, postgraduate diploma and graduate certificates in areas like football business, coaching and analysis, sports communications and international sport management.
This global network of stadium-based campuses and partners gives students access to world-class sports facilities and industry mentors worldwide.
GIS offers a specialised portfolio of postgraduate programmes designed in collaboration with more than 50 professional partners, including giants of the football industry such as The FA and Premier League.
Each master’s degree combines academic theory with practical, stadium-based learning. For example, students on the Football Business MSc study modules such as football fan engagement, football operations management, and football finance, delivered by industry professionals at venues like Wembley Stadium and Allianz Stadium.
Lectures are delivered both online and in person at GIS’s global campuses in London, Miami, Sydney, Brussels, and Melbourne – allowing flexible study modes that suit full-time professionals and recent graduates alike.
GIS’s ‘Live Lab’ provides a fully-funded, multi-week internship in Mount Pleasant, Jamaica, where students take part in an immersive, real-world project in a working football academy environment. The school organises a range of top guest speakers—including Gareth Southgate OBE—who share current insights on coaching, management, and sports science. This blend of expert-led seminars and hands-on workshops equips students with both the strategic understanding and operational skills needed to excel in the global sports industry.
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GET PROSPECTUSAdmission to GIS’s postgraduate degrees requires a relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum classification of 2:2, though strong applicants with significant professional experience in sport may also be considered. All applicants must submit official academic transcripts, a detailed CV, and, where applicable, a personal statement outlining their career aspirations and relevant achievements.
International candidates must demonstrate English proficiency, typically via an IELTS score of 6.5 (no component below 6.0) or equivalent qualification, to ensure readiness for GIS’s industry-standard curriculum.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with both January and September intakes available across online and stadium-campus formats. GIS also welcomes applications from those holding professional coaching licences or who have completed recognised diplomas in sports management, reflecting the institute’s commitment to valuing practical experience alongside academic credentials.
Prospective students initiate their application through the GIS portal, where they can select their preferred study mode and campus, upload required documents, and schedule an optional interview with programme leaders.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their entry requirements.
ASK A QUESTIONWhile GIS does not directly offer halls of residence, it partners with stadium-adjacent accommodation providers in each host city, such as serviced apartments near Wembley and student-friendly hotels by Allianz Stadium. This ensures easy access to campus and local amenities. Prospective students receive a curated list of vetted accommodations upon enrolment.
GIS’s stadium-campus model immerses students in world-class sports environments. Some examples of unique facilities as include:
Exclusive facilities are found at GIS’s other locations in Canada, United Arab Emirates, and the USA. Additionally, GIS’s online learning platform provides virtual labs, digital libraries, and 24/7 support from the GIS academic support team, ensuring students have the same high-quality resources whether onsite or remote.
GIS provides a range of support services to help postgraduate students succeed both academically and personally. Every course has an appointed student representative who gathers feedback and raises concerns with academic staff to improve the learning experience, and these representatives can be contacted through the GIS Central platform. The academic support team also offers guidance on key matters such as assessment results, personal records, extension requests, and extenuating circumstances, ensuring each student receives timely and tailored assistance.
GIS also offers a dedicated careers service to help students unlock their potential and thrive in the sports industry. This service includes personalised career advice, access to exclusive industry insights, and hands-on opportunities such as internships and placements. Students benefit from guest speakers, international networking events, and industry-facing learning experiences designed to enhance employability.
In addition to academic and career support, GIS has specialist departments for admissions, student finance, and tuition fees, each providing clear and responsive support to prospective and current students navigating the application process and financial planning.
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEGIS’s academic excellence stems from its specialist focus, stadium-based learning, and industry-driven curriculum. The institute’s placement in SportsBusiness Magazine’s top 3 online courses worldwide, underscores its global reputation for quality. Programmes are co-designed with elite sports organisations, ensuring course content reflects the latest trends in coaching, analytics, communications, and management.
GIS supports initiatives that focus on empowering the next generation of women in sport through targeted mentorship, skill development workshops, and networking with leading female executives in the industry. GIS also operates the pioneering ‘Live Lab’ at a working football academy in Jamaica, where postgraduate students collaborate on real-time performance analysis and community engagement projects, applying classroom theory to live sporting environments.
Graduate outcomes further attest to GIS’s strengths: 99% of graduates are in employment, and 79% work directly in the sports sector, highlighting the institute’s effectiveness in translating education into career success.
While GIS does not have a traditional students’ union, its students join a global community spanning six stadium-based campuses, around the world. The institute has a strong online community, enabling networking events, peer-led webinars, and alumni panels throughout the year.
GIS postgraduate students collaborate on women-in-sport mentorship programmes, coach-led masterclasses, and speciality interest groups ranging from performance analysis forums to sports media roundtables. Each year, GIS hosts a Global Sports Summit at its hubs, uniting students, alumni, and industry professionals at top sports and entertainment venues. These events feature tailored talks, workshops, and networking with experts from all areas of the sports world, alongside cultural city tours and live sporting events.
GIS is a truly global network, and some of its campus cities (London, Miami, Sydney, Brussels, Melbourne) are among the best student cities in the world. Not only rich sporting environments, these places give great social and leisure opportunities for students outside of class.
This dynamic blend of professional community and cosmopolitan living ensures a fulfilling student experience at GIS.
GIS runs a programme of dedicated career support, which unlocks access to a global network of industry leaders and alumni, career coaching, and CV workshops. They also have an annual careers fair that connects students with organisations like The FA, Premier League clubs, and top sports consultancies.
There are opportunities for industry placement and networking, while studying including options to travel and work in many places around the world. Students complete a 140-hour supervised work placement, often arranged through GIS’s network of over 500 youth clubs and stadium-campus partners, earning up to £26,000 per year during their internship year.
These combined supports mean GIS alumni transition smoothly into professional roles such as performance analyst, football operations manager, and sports marketing executive across leading clubs and federations worldwide. GIS graduates enjoy exceptional employment outcomes thanks to the institute’s industry-embedded curriculum and global partnerships, with 79% of graduates working directly in the sports industry.
GIS offers targeted scholarships and flexible fee arrangements to help postgraduate students manage costs while studying. There are online scholarship webinars that guide prospective students through their options. Examples of funding awards offered by GIS include:
Women in Sport Scholarship
Provides a 15% tuition-fee reduction, free entry to the annual GIS Global Sports Summit, and mentorship from a senior industry professional to support female leaders in sport.
Elite Athlete Scholarship
Available to current or former athletes, offering up to 50% off tuition fees and customised mentorship from sports-industry leaders, alongside summit access for career transition support.
Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
Grants 15% fee discount, summit access, and mentorship, aimed at students from under-represented backgrounds or those championing inclusivity in sport.
Applicants must hold an offer for a GIS postgraduate degree and, where applicable, demonstrate the relevant experience or achievements aligned with each scholarship’s criteria.
Students are advised to carefully check the full fee schedule.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
ASK A QUESTIONGIS offers a wide range of specialised postgraduate programs in football and sports industry subject areas. Types of program offered include MSc and MA degrees, postgraduate diploma and graduate certificates—with degrees like MSc Football Business, MSc International Sport Management, and MSc Sports Communications. These courses are typically one year in duration, and campuses are located in a selection of elite sports stadiums in countries all over the world, including the UK, USA, Australia, UAE, Belgium, and Canada.
While GIS doesn’t offer traditional research degrees, each of its courses includes an applied project module that fosters reflective, evidence-based problem solving and deep industry insight to prepare students for professional roles or higher-degree study. In many cases, students undertake global projects designed to contribute to wider knowledge or enhance sports industry practice.
GIS provides flexible, fully online postgraduate degrees that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. These programmes are designed to accommodate individual schedules, offering a balanced approach to work.
In addition to online study, students can participate in optional in-person networking opportunities at GIS campuses in the UK, US, and Australia, fostering valuable industry connections. GIS’s online programmes are ideal for those seeking to advance or transition into a career in the global sports sector.
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