About
Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. As well as being in the top 150 in the World according to the QS World Rankings 2025, we are proud to be a UK Top 10 University (Complete University Guide 2025). We’re situated on a green and spacious campus in North West England which occupies a beautiful 578-acre green site, just three miles from Lancaster city centre. Across the campus, we offer exceptional learning facilities, from modern labs and lecture theatres, to the multi-million pound sports centre and outstanding library facilities.
Our teaching is underpinned by the research we do to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. Our community of researchers transform lives and communities across the globe. The strength of our research was recognised by the UK Government’s Research Excellence Framework which rated 91% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent in 2021.
Lancaster is one of only a small number of leading UK universities to operate a college structure. There are nine colleges, each providing students with small close-knit communities and a “home from home”. Each college has its own social and study spaces, and creates a supportive student environment and opportunities to get involved in a wide range of events and activities.
Accommodation at Lancaster has been named UK’s ‘Best University Halls’ eight times since 2010 at the Global Student Living Index awards, so whatever your budget or room preference, you’ll find a comfortable place to live.
Lancaster has an outstanding record in graduate employment. Our graduates perform well in an increasingly competitive job market and are highly regarded by employers.
The Lancaster University campus offers students everything we think they will need. Facilities on campus include shops, restaurants, cash machines (ATMs), hairdressers, a post office, coffee shops, a theatre, cinema and art galleries. Located at the heart of campus, our library is a welcoming place that brings people together to study, learn and attend events. With staff ready to support your learning, over a million digital and physical resources, living walls and a tree affectionately named Norma.
Surrounded by woodland that you can explore with paths and trails, campus has many green spaces that are ideal for moments of calm or somewhere to socialise with friends.
Keep healthy with our extensive sports facilities, including sports halls, a climbing wall, swimming pool, fitness suite, strength and conditioning room, outdoor pitches and courts, and a 2.6-mile Trim Trail that spans campus.
You’ll have everything you need on campus, but you’ll quickly discover that the City of Lancaster is a wonderful neighbour. Its fascinating heritage and stunning architecture give student life an impressive setting. We boast a packed agenda of ambitious events; the region’s largest open-air music festival, Highest Point, is held in the shadow of the beautiful Ashton Memorial. Our eclectic collection of venues and spaces mean there is always something happening.
The colleges are central to student life at Lancaster.
Moving to university can be daunting at first, but your college is there to help you settle in. You and your college will move in together, take part in Welcome Week events together, and forge connections in the early stages of university.
Every undergraduate college has its own bar, social spaces, sports teams, days out and events. This means there’s always something to do, somewhere to go, and a genuine community to be a part of. With 24/7 security in term time and dedicated welfare teams in each college, you can feel safe and secure knowing that your college has your back.
Lancaster University Students’ Union is here to enhance every aspect of your time as a student – supporting your social life, your studies, your sporting activities, your hobbies and interests, and the causes you care about. Your activity groups are at the heart of life at Lancaster. With more than 175 clubs and societies covering a huge range of sports, activities, hobbies and causes, there’s something for everyone – we’re here to help you find it, making sure you find a sense of belonging.
The Students’ Union also helps build a sense of community on campus by hosting a full calendar of events – including Roses (our annual sporting event with the University of York) and Lancaster’s Summer Ball celebrations at the end of the year.
You’ll have every possible opportunity to make international connections at Lancaster, meeting students from more than 100 countries – whether you’re doing group work, getting involved with one of our student societies or enjoying a night off at a big celebration.
You might spend a few weeks abroad as part of your course, or even study for a whole academic year with one of our partner institutions around the world. And when you graduate, you’ll join an alumni network that touches every corner of the globe – putting a 170-country network at your fingertips.
If you study at Lancaster, you won’t just graduate with an excellent degree from an institution recognised nationally and internationally for its leading teaching and research, but with memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Lancaster has a dedicated team of Admissions staff that manage applications and are on hand to help with any questions you might have about your application. We also have a specialist Visa and Immigration team to process visa applications and provide advice and guidance to you as you apply to study in the UK.
Going to university is a life-changing experience; it’s about expanding your knowledge, developing new skills, and making meaningful connections.
Studying at Lancaster University is an investment in your future. Our students benefit from excellent teaching (awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023), which is underpinned by world-leading research and meaningful engagement with industry.
Whether you have an idea about your career path before you start university or not, we’re here to guide and support you throughout your time studying with us and throughout your life as a Lancaster graduate. In addition to the careers workshops and activities you might expect at university, such as CV advice and interview practice, we offer a range of work experiences, study and work abroad opportunities and bespoke employability programmes to help international students prepare for a career in the UK or overseas.
About
Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. As well as being in the top 150 in the World according to the QS World Rankings 2025, we are proud to be a UK Top 10 University (Complete University Guide 2025). We’re situated on a green and spacious campus in North West England which occupies a beautiful 578-acre green site, just three miles from Lancaster city centre. Across the campus, we offer exceptional learning facilities, from modern labs and lecture theatres, to the multi-million pound sports centre and outstanding library facilities.
Our teaching is underpinned by the research we do to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. Our community of researchers transform lives and communities across the globe. The strength of our research was recognised by the UK Government’s Research Excellence Framework which rated 91% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent in 2021.
Lancaster is one of only a small number of leading UK universities to operate a college structure. There are nine colleges, each providing students with small close-knit communities and a “home from home”. Each college has its own social and study spaces, and creates a supportive student environment and opportunities to get involved in a wide range of events and activities.
Accommodation at Lancaster has been named UK’s ‘Best University Halls’ eight times since 2010 at the Global Student Living Index awards, so whatever your budget or room preference, you’ll find a comfortable place to live.
Lancaster has an outstanding record in graduate employment. Our graduates perform well in an increasingly competitive job market and are highly regarded by employers.
The Lancaster University campus offers students everything we think they will need. Facilities on campus include shops, restaurants, cash machines (ATMs), hairdressers, a post office, coffee shops, a theatre, cinema and art galleries. Located at the heart of campus, our library is a welcoming place that brings people together to study, learn and attend events. With staff ready to support your learning, over a million digital and physical resources, living walls and a tree affectionately named Norma.
Surrounded by woodland that you can explore with paths and trails, campus has many green spaces that are ideal for moments of calm or somewhere to socialise with friends.
Keep healthy with our extensive sports facilities, including sports halls, a climbing wall, swimming pool, fitness suite, strength and conditioning room, outdoor pitches and courts, and a 2.6-mile Trim Trail that spans campus.
You’ll have everything you need on campus, but you’ll quickly discover that the City of Lancaster is a wonderful neighbour. Its fascinating heritage and stunning architecture give student life an impressive setting. We boast a packed agenda of ambitious events; the region’s largest open-air music festival, Highest Point, is held in the shadow of the beautiful Ashton Memorial. Our eclectic collection of venues and spaces mean there is always something happening.
The colleges are central to student life at Lancaster.
Moving to university can be daunting at first, but your college is there to help you settle in. You and your college will move in together, take part in Welcome Week events together, and forge connections in the early stages of university.
Every undergraduate college has its own bar, social spaces, sports teams, days out and events. This means there’s always something to do, somewhere to go, and a genuine community to be a part of. With 24/7 security in term time and dedicated welfare teams in each college, you can feel safe and secure knowing that your college has your back.
Lancaster University Students’ Union is here to enhance every aspect of your time as a student – supporting your social life, your studies, your sporting activities, your hobbies and interests, and the causes you care about. Your activity groups are at the heart of life at Lancaster. With more than 175 clubs and societies covering a huge range of sports, activities, hobbies and causes, there’s something for everyone – we’re here to help you find it, making sure you find a sense of belonging.
The Students’ Union also helps build a sense of community on campus by hosting a full calendar of events – including Roses (our annual sporting event with the University of York) and Lancaster’s Summer Ball celebrations at the end of the year.
You’ll have every possible opportunity to make international connections at Lancaster, meeting students from more than 100 countries – whether you’re doing group work, getting involved with one of our student societies or enjoying a night off at a big celebration.
You might spend a few weeks abroad as part of your course, or even study for a whole academic year with one of our partner institutions around the world. And when you graduate, you’ll join an alumni network that touches every corner of the globe – putting a 170-country network at your fingertips.
If you study at Lancaster, you won’t just graduate with an excellent degree from an institution recognised nationally and internationally for its leading teaching and research, but with memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
Lancaster has a dedicated team of Admissions staff that manage applications and are on hand to help with any questions you might have about your application. We also have a specialist Visa and Immigration team to process visa applications and provide advice and guidance to you as you apply to study in the UK.
Going to university is a life-changing experience; it’s about expanding your knowledge, developing new skills, and making meaningful connections.
Studying at Lancaster University is an investment in your future. Our students benefit from excellent teaching (awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023), which is underpinned by world-leading research and meaningful engagement with industry.
Whether you have an idea about your career path before you start university or not, we’re here to guide and support you throughout your time studying with us and throughout your life as a Lancaster graduate. In addition to the careers workshops and activities you might expect at university, such as CV advice and interview practice, we offer a range of work experiences, study and work abroad opportunities and bespoke employability programmes to help international students prepare for a career in the UK or overseas.
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