Lancaster Link

A Progression Partnership with a Top 10 UK University (The Complete University Guide 2026)

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An exclusive partnership between Lancaster University and fifteen schools and colleges across the North West to support progression to our top ten ranked, research-intensive university.

Lancaster Link at a glance

Students at Lancaster Link schools and colleges receive benefits on application to Lancaster University.

Guaranteed offer (or interview)

Students who apply to Lancaster will be eligible for a guaranteed offer to Lancaster through UCAS.

Guaranteed on-campus accommodation

Students who place Lancaster as their firm choice will receive guaranteed on campus accommodation in first year.

Academic scholarships

Student will gain access to our full Lancaster University scholarship package to reward academic performance.

Advice and guidance

Students will receive dedicated advice and guidance in-school and online in preparing their university applications.

Funded campus visits

Schools and college will be able to access fully funded campus visits for sixth form students throughout the academic year.

Heads and Principals Forum

Senior leaders at schools and colleges will be invited to join the Vice-Chancellor's Heads and Principals forum meetings twice a year.

"The partnership we have is clearly having a positive impact and we've seen our highest ever cohort progress to Lancaster this year!"

A quote from A Lancaster Link school Head of Sixth Form

Terms, Conditions and Requirements

The benefits of Lancaster Link are designed to enhance and strengthen the link between partner schools and colleges and Lancaster University.

The partnership and benefits are subject to continual review and change as required. Below the benefits as advertised for 2025/26 UCAS entry are details and outlined.

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Get in Touch

If you'd like to discuss Lancaster Link in more detail, or have any questions, please get in touch with our team via email and we'll respond as soon as we can.

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