Global Institute of Sport

Global Institute of Sport

The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is the leading destination for degrees and executive education in the world’s most exciting sector. Driving the fast-paced world of sport, GIS is powered by a global network of industry leaders and elite stadium venues in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Belgium.

Education

At GIS we offer the following Master’s programmes:

  • MSc Football Business (Distance)
  • MSc Football Coaching & Analysis (Distance with Attendance – London, Miami or Melbourne)
  •  MSc Football Communications & Digital Marketing (Distance)
  • MSc International Sport Management (Distance)
  •  MSc Performance Analysis in Football (Distance)
  • MA Sports Agency (Distance)
  • MSc Sports Marketing & Media (Distance)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in International Football Business (On-campus in Brussels)

Career

As a result of the industry-led degree and employment opportunities, 99% of GIS graduates are in employment with 79% working in sport and 97% in highly skilled roles, based on the 2023 Graduate Census. GIS degrees also rank in the top 25 sports programmes by SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings, and number 1 in the world in employment prospects in 2022 and number 1 in the world in employment salaries in 2023.

Top reasons to study here

  • Careers in sport – 99% of graduates in full time employment and 79% working in sport.
  • Flexible online studies with access to iconic stadiums around the world.
  • Access a global network of sports industry leaders.

Global Institute of Sport Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 156 Scholarships
  • 20 Academic Staff
  • 500 Students
  • 250 Students (int'l)
  • 100 Students (female)

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Global Institute of Sport Scholarships

Global Institute of Sport Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2026
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship

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Education USA
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Student services

The GIS Academic Support Team provide essential support services designed to enhance your student experience and ensure your academic success. Contact the team for advice and support with your personal and academic records while you are a student at the University, including assessment results, changes in circumstances, assessment extension requests and support with Extenuating Circumstances.

Housing services

GIS has partnered with Unite Students at the new Arch View House Building on First Way to provide GIS Wembley students with safe and centrally located student accommodation in the heart of Wembley.

Library services

All GIS students also have access to the Wembley Campus Study Hub and Library for independent study

Campus life

The degree options at GIS are delivered either completely online as part of a truly global cohort, on-campus in a stadium environment at GIS Brussels, or in a distance with attendance format that combines online learning with one-week residentials in the sports capitals of London, Miami and Melbourne, taking in the iconic Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground respectively. This provides the ultimate flexibility for students to further their career ambitions from anywhere in the world and in a timeframe to suit their lifestyle.

Sports facilities

All GIS students, including those studying online, and alumni have access to the GIS global hubs at London’s Wembley Stadium, Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, New York’s Red Bull Arena, Toronto FC’s BMO Field and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. At each hub, students and alumni can attend week-long GIS Global Summits, which are designed to enhance attendees’ knowledge and expertise of the international sports industry as well as build a global network for future employment prospects.

Accreditation

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in football and sport.

Global Institute of Sport Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Belgium Country
Brussels City
#2 Branch Campus
United Kingdom Country
London City
#3 Branch Campus
United States Country
Miami City
#4 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Melbourne City
#5 Branch Campus
Australia Country
Sydney City

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