Lancaster University

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 woodland walk around the perimeter of 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. You’ll find an array of bars, cafes and restaurants to suit every vibe; both independent and high street shops; and a packed calendar of cultural events and entertainment venues. What’s more, great transport links mean you can explore the best of countryside, coast, and urban cities. Lancaster is located between two national parks – The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. You can catch a train to Manchester in just an hour, or to London or Edinburgh in 2.5 hours.

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, 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 200 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 weekly markets in term time, festive events, and Roses – the annual intervarsity sporting competition against the University of York.

You’ll have every possible opportunity to make international connections at Lancaster, meeting students from more than 120 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 190-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.