Lancaster has been ranked among the UK’s top 10 universities in the latest edition of the Complete University Guide.

The University is placed 10th out of 130 institutions in the national league table and first among 12 universities in north-west England.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Decent said: “Since returning to Lancaster University as Vice-Chancellor, I have been struck by so much that makes our university special, from our beautiful campus and vibrant Colleges to our deep commitment to sustainability and academic excellence.

“Lancaster's ongoing success story is written by the dedication and care of our staff, who are determined to provide the best possible research and teaching environment for our students. I am thrilled to see that we are yet again among the top 10 universities in the UK and the best in north-west England. Congratulations to our wonderful staff!"

Each year, the Complete University Guide publishes its UK university and subject league tables to help prospective students make informed choices about their future, including those weighing up late decisions or exploring Clearing options.

The main league table is based on ten measures: entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, research intensity, academic services spend, facilities spend, continuation, student-staff ratio, graduate prospects – outcomes, and graduate prospects – on track.

Professor Amanda Chetwynd, Chair of the Complete University Guide Advisory Board, congratulated Lancaster University and said: “Our methodology draws on a range of trusted, independent measures that reflect what students care most about - teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.”