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An internationally recognised, global community.

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.

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Why Lancaster?

Located on a beautiful 560-acre parkland campus in North West England, Lancaster provides the perfect space for high-quality teaching, impactful research and meaningful engagement with industry.

A thriving community of international students, staff, alumni and partners, we are a truly global university with collaborations around the world and teaching partnerships in China, Germany, Ghana and Malaysia.

“I wanted to make sure there was a community waiting for me, and that’s exactly what I found in Lancaster University.” Some of our international students share their experiences of life at Lancaster.

Our reputation speaks for itself

League tables can't tell you everything about a university, but they're a good place to start. Lancaster is highly ranked in the UK and around the world.

Generous scholarships

At Lancaster, we are investing in the future of our students by enabling access to a world-class education. Our new Lancaster Global Scholarship is for high-achieving students from all international countries, who are liable for International tuition fees.

Colleges and community

For most students, your college is also your accommodation for the first year, but it's more than just a place to stay, it's where you'll study and socialise too. You can meet your friends in the social space or join in your college's events and activities. Our colleges have a team of staff who are there to offer you help and support during your time at Lancaster. In this video, Bowland student Gabby surprises College Manager Lorna Harrison, with some help from students Becky and Chelsey.

Helping you to achieve your ambitions

Throughout your time at Lancaster University, we’re here to help you discover the path to the future you want.

Our Careers Service works closely with academic colleagues, major graduate employers and global businesses to ensure that you have the chance to develop key skills, gain work experience and meet mentors and alumni. We can work with you to offer the kind of industrial placements, internships and work experience opportunities that can help you realise your career ambitions.

Here's what some of our alumni have to say:

  • Sophia AU, Wealth Management Director

    "Being at Lancaster means that you have lots of opportunities open to you, both as part of your studies and outside of your academic career. I worked for a local manufacturing company in my third year, helping to conduct market research and gather positive feedback on their new product launch. This was a great experience of working in a western culture, which is so different from an Asian culture, and I learned about the core values of professionalism and work-life balance."

  • Tianhao Liu, PhD student

    "I learned transferable skills in class that I could apply to my career and that are helpful for the academic career that I have embarked on. The diversity and inclusion also provided valuable lessons which I gained from the Lancaster community. Studying at Lancaster also gave me lots of opportunities and experiences that have been helpful throughout my career. For example, before coming to Lancaster I didn’t have much experience of public speaking or moderating events."

  • Emma Donovan Page, Translator

    "Thanks to the placement I did at a translation agency, I was well-prepared to start freelancing as soon as I graduated. My career has also been successful thanks to my time at Lancaster. I used one of the translations I completed for my final project as a sample to send to publishers, and last year I signed a contract to translate the whole book. Having a published book-length translation is a life-long dream of mine, so this is really exciting! I’ve also been accepted to begin a PhD in Translation Studies."

  • Rahul Gupta, Trainee Chartered Accountant

    "Throughout my three years at Lancaster, my course gave me the opportunity to work in different teams for coursework assignments and projects. This gave me a great opportunity to work with people from different parts of the world with different backgrounds and cultures. You can also meet many employers who share their insights, which provide a head start when you start applying for positions."

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