Lancaster University

About us

Location Lancaster, United Kingdom Funding Type Public
No of Students 15979 Establishment University
Founded In 1964 Estimated Cost of Living 9207 GBP
Address Lancaster, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

Coming to Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 100 countries, you will be joining a global community and have the opportunity to make some international connections of your own.

Among the best

Lancaster has been named International University of the Year for 2020 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. We’re also in the top ten universities in the UK, being ranked 6th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, 7th in The Guardian University Guide 2020 and 7th in The Complete University Guide 2020. There are 165 higher education institutions in the UK.

We’re global

Lancaster has a wide range of teaching and research links around the world which provide exciting opportunities for our students to study or work abroad. We have strong links with universities in the US and China. Lancaster also has partnerships in Germany, Ghana, India and Malaysia.

We’re research driven

Lancaster University is a research intensive university. The UK government’s latest independent review, the 2014 REF, ranked 83% of our research as either internationally excellent or world leading. Our outstanding reputation attracts some of the brightest minds from all over the world, and our degree programmes are taught by experts to give you access to a high quality learning experience.

We’re here to support you getting a job

Supporting students into employment or further study is central to our purpose. Throughout your time at Lancaster, we will help you to develop the skills you need to succeed in your future job search through CV writing workshops, mock interviews and the opportunity to work on company projects and undertake work experience. Plus, as a Lancaster graduate you will benefit from lifetime access to our Careers Service.

We have happy students

he university attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and from more than 100 countries. Our student accommodation has been awarded the International Quality Mark, which is given to providers that achieve higher than 90% satisfaction from overseas students.

Why?

For us, Lancaster is everything a university should be. It's somewhere you can belong, a community to join with a collection of colleges that offer close-knit support and a proud identity.  

We set high standards, and we challenge, pushing people to new heights. But we also support, guiding people through their studies, research and careers.

The place for you

For us, Lancaster is everything a university should be. It's somewhere you can belong, a community to join with a collection of colleges that offer close-knit support and a proud identity.  

We set high standards, and we challenge, pushing people to new heights. But we also support, guiding people through their studies, research and careers.

A top 10 university

Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. Top 10 in three main league tables, we also have a TEF Gold rating for teaching and we're highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings. We're proud to have been named International University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

A place for everyone

Come to Lancaster and find your place - on our campus, in our city and in our community. From the facilities you need on campus, to the historic city on your doorstep, Lancaster is made for learning.

Nine colleges, one home

Colleges are central to the Lancaster University experience. It's where you live, but more than that, it's a place to socialise and a support network too. The difference our colleges make can't be overstated. For 'collegiate' read 'supportive', 'friendly', 'fun' and 'open'.

Hello future

Lancaster is ranked 3rd in the UK for graduate-level employment in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, with 89% of Lancaster students going into professional work or further education after graduation.

Not everyone has their future planned out when they arrive at University, but whatever's right for you, we're here to help.

Your global experience

Your Global Experience at Lancaster University is about joining our international community on campus to share ideas and perspectives. Take it further with study abroad options and other travel opportunities.

Get involved to make connections, explore the world and discover yourself.

A supportive community

We offer comprehensive support from the very start of your Lancaster journey until you graduate, to enhance your experience as a student and help to fulfil your potential.