About us

As a top 10 UK university and a leader in transnational education, Lancaster University proudly welcomes 29,000 students from over 130 countries and has research partnerships around the world.

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  • Study at Lancaster University

    Founded on the principle that education is for everyone, Lancaster University encourage and facilitate students to join us through many learning routes in the UK and globally; recognising the importance of learning from foundation and undergraduate levels to continuing professional development.

  • Research at Lancaster University

    Lancaster is always looking to extend its research partnerships and networks among academics internationally, to broaden and deepen understanding of people, cultures and opportunities for innovation and solutions. We take a holistic view on issues, bringing together different expert perspectives.

Impact

We work with parliamentarians, civil servants and national and international policymakers to support evidence-based policies and legislation in critical areas such as marine conservation, end-of-life care, sustainable energy and financial standards.

Infographics depicting: 180,000 graduates from 190+ countries; £2 billion - Lancaster University’s annual economic contribution to the UK; and We're one of the first UK universities to generate 100% of our own electricity.

Lancaster University Colleges

Providing our students with a sense of belonging has been a key element of the Lancaster experience. Students joining us in Lancaster become part of one of the College families from the moment they arrive and keep that connection long after they graduate.

Our Colleges
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Our global university

A graduation ceremony at the Ghana campus sees students throwing their caps into the air.

A graduation ceremony at our Ghana campus.

The key to our success is creating impact through collaboration; working together to develop students, businesses and places to thrive. We have our roots in the historic city of Lancaster, but our connections span the north-west of England and to our partnerships in China, Germany, Ghana, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Lancaster University’s mission to widen access and promote global citizenship is made possible through our award-winning widening participation programme and the chance to gain experiences and access networks in 42 partner countries worldwide.

Our global undergraduate and postgraduate populations comprise 29,000 students from 130+ countries. One third of our students study for Lancaster University degrees at overseas locations.

Our global partners

Business and innovation at Lancaster University

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We work alongside businesses, charities, public sector organisations and policymakers from around the world. Our partnership approach helps drive innovation in organisations; our academic expertise brings fresh ideas and skills through consultancy or studentships, and our flexible office and specialised work environments.

Business and innovation

Lancaster University history

Learn more about the origins of Lancaster University and enjoy some archive videos.

Our history
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Our finances

View our latest annual financial statements.

Financial statements
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