We know that visiting universities can be a big commitment, both in time and money, but we believe every offer holder should have the opportunity to experience Lancaster for themselves. There’s no better way to get a feel for our campus, meet our community and start imagining what life as a Lancaster student could look like than by visiting us in person.
That’s why we’re offering a travel bursary of up to £50 to help make your journey to Lancaster a little easier.
How it works
If you book and attend an offer holder event or interview day at our Lancaster campus, you could claim:
| One-way distance | Bursary |
|---|---|
| Up to 25 miles | £10 |
| 26 to 75 miles | £20 |
| 76 to 150 miles | £30 |
| Over 150 miles | £50 |
The bursary is available for undergraduate interview days and offer holder events between 25 November 2026 and 10 April 2027.
We calculate the amount based on the one-way distance in driving miles between your home postcode on your UCAS application and our Lancaster campus (LA1 4YW), regardless of how you travel.
How do I claim?
Claiming the bursary is easy. Once you’ve booked and attended an eligible event, we’ll email you everything you need, so keep an eye on your inbox and check your junk folder. You must make your claim within three months of your event.
Don't forget to check in
It’s always important to let us know you’ve arrived at your event, but even more so if you want to claim the travel bursary. We can only accept claims from people who check in, in person, on the day. Sadly, we can’t accept a claim from anyone who forgets to check in and lets us know later.
If you have any questions about the travel bursary, email visitus@lancaster.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1524 65201.