University of Lancaster
We pride ourselves by offering a high ranking education while maintaining a supportive, collegiate community environment to study in.
About the institution
Lancaster University is a triple top 10 UK university and consistently ranked in the global top 1%.
A campus based university located in a beautiful, historic city in the north of England, situated close to Manchester International Airport and the stunning scenery of the Lake District with excellent rail links to London and Scotland. Our campus provides safe, affordable and convenient living with our accommodation being awarded ‘Best University Halls’ seven times since 2010.
With over 12,000 students from over 100 nationalities, over 20% of our students are from overseas giving Lancaster a diverse and international environment. We have over 150 research, teaching and student exchange partnerships with leading universities and institutions in 24 countries around the globe.
Number of Undergraduate Students
12000
Average Undergraduate Class Size
This depends on the subject, more details can be found on the course pages on the website. All subject will involve a mix of typical lectures, lab work (if necessary) and seminars which are small sessions with an academic.
Size of Instituition
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
UK Rural Campus 15 minutes bus ride from the City centre of Lancaster.
Ghana and Germany - City Campus
Education Model
We are one of the few universities to offer a major/minor system for the majority of our courses. This means that students will apply for a major subject through UCAS, then upon arrival choose an additional minor subject. Students will then study both of these subjects for their first year.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
Home £9,250 per year
International £18,700- 20,865 per year depending on subject.
Funding
We offer scholarships based on nationality which can be found by clicking the button at the top of this page
IB Grade Requirements
Typically 35 points overall (inc 16 points from 3 HLs), but ranging between 32 points overall (inc 16 points from 3 HLs and 36 points overall (inc 16 points from 3 HLs)
UFP Grade Requirements
Typically AAB, but ranging from AAA-BBB.
Subjects
World Top 200
UK Top 20
Accounting & Finance | Country Top 30 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 100 | |
Art & Design | UK Top 20 | |
Art & Design | World Top 100 | |
Biological Sciences/Biology | Country Top 30 | |
Biomedical Sciences (Inc neuroscience) | UK Top 10 | |
Business and Management | World Top 100 | |
Business and Management | Country Top 20 | |
Chemical Engineering | Country Top 20 | |
Chemistry | Country Top 30 | |
Communication and Media Studies | Country Top 30 | |
Communication and Media Studies | World Top 200 | |
Computer Science | Country Top 30 | |
Computer Science and Information Systems | World Top 200 | |
Creative Writing | Country Top 10 | |
Dance, Drama and Cinematics | UK Top 20 | |
Economics | Country Top 20 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 300 | |
Education & Training | World Top 200 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering | World Top 300 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Country Top 20 | |
Engineering | Country Top 20 | |
Engineering and Technology | World Top 300 | |
English | Country Top 30 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 100 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Geography | World Top 100 | |
Geography & Environmental Science | UK Top 20 | |
History | Country Top 30 | |
Law | UK Top 30 | |
Linguistics | World Top 50 | |
Linguistics | Country Top 10 | |
Marketing | Country Top 20 | |
Mathematics | Country Top 30 | |
Mathematics | World Top 300 | |
Mechanical Engineering | UK Top 20 | |
Medicine | UK Top 20 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 200 | |
Philosophy | Country Top 20 | |
Physics & Astronomy | World Top 300 | |
Physics & Astronomy | UK Top 20 | |
Politics/Political Science | Country Top 20 | |
Psychology | Country Top 30 | |
Psychology | World Top 200 | |
Sociology | World Top 100 | |
Sociology | UK Top 30 | |
Statistics and Operational Research | World Top 100 | |
Theology & Religious Studies | UK Top 20 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Architecture | Art & Design |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
Information Technology | Computing & ICT |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Operational Research
| Mathematics |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |
Internships
All students have the opportunity to gain work experience as part of their degree. A full year in industry is now also an option on many of our courses.
Chat to our Students
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