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Welcome to Lancaster

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In demand graduates

Lancaster is one of the top 25 most targeted universities by the UK's top graduate employers (High Fliers 2023) and our students have many opportunities to meet top recruiters and placement (year in industry) hosts at careers fairs, skills workshops, employer presentations and panels and sector insight days.

Access 24/7 online careers support, be supported through the job application process by our friendly careers team, participate in bespoke programmes designed to enhance employability. We can even help finding part-time work to fit around your studies.

Careers support at Lancaster is for life, so we'll be here if and when you need us throughout your studies or life after graduation.

Careers support

Everything on campus

Our campus has everything you need for a fulfilling student experience. Social spaces for every occasion - from cosy cafés to lively bars. Study spots designed to help you focus or facilitate collaboration, including a 24/7 in term time library. Plenty of places to eat. Scenic green space that's the perfect setting for time with friends or taking time out. Arts venues including a cinema, theatre and gallery. Extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilties fit for sport lovers of all levels.

Campus Tour

Join Meenal and Vlad as they take you on a tour of the Lancaster University campus. Discover our learning facilities, accommodation, sports facilities, welfare offering, cafes, bars, green space and more.

“I love the balance between the environmental aspects and the modern buildings. I like that we have a 24 hour library, I love to study there at night when it’s quiet. I also really like walking around campus, it’s got so much green space which is nice for taking a break from studying.”

A quote from Jade Yeung, student

Accommodation

We offer a range of undergraduate accommodation, designed to suit all preferences and budgets. Our accommodation has been named Best University Halls eight times since 2010 at the Global student Living Index, previously The National Student Housing Awards.

On campus accommodation is guaranteed for those who place Lancaster as their firm choice university and submit their application by our accommodation deadline.

Accommodation at Lancaster University

A video tour of Lancaster's on campus accommodation

Your bedroom

A bedroom in one of the Furness College en suite flats

Your kitchen

The kitchen in one of our Pendle College shared bathroom flats

Your bedroom

A bedroom in one of our Pendle College shared bathroom flats

Your desk

Desk space in one of the County College house bedrooms

Your kitchen

The kitchen in one of the County College houses

Where is Lancaster?

Lancaster is in the north west of England. Our location means choice - enjoy campus life, city life and visit nearby coastal towns and national parks. The city is well connected to the rest of the UK. By train, it’s around 1 hour to Manchester and 2.5 hours to London or Edinburgh.

Supporting you

  • Nine colleges, one home

    Colleges are designed to enrich your experience with dedicated support teams and a calendar of unmissable events. The accommodation type you like will help you choose which colleges to apply to and when here your college is where you will live.

  • Scholarships and bursaries

    We are committed to financially helping as many of our students as we can. No student with the ambition and talent to thrive should miss out on a university education.

  • Wellbeing and support

    You'll have access to a range of specialist support services that work in partnership with your academic department and your college to offer you the right support at the right time

A world of opportunity awaits you

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