Clearing

Lancaster is ranked in the UK top 10 (Complete University Guide 2026) and is one of around 130 global universities to be awarded 5 stars for Overall Performance (QS Stars University Ratings).

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Our Clearing hotline

Lancaster's Clearing hotline is currently closed.

Our lines are open Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 BST while we have vacancies

Call 0800 298 9542, or +44 (0)1524 931 300 from outside the UK.

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Guaranteed accommodation

To reduce the stress of Clearing, we guarantee on-campus accommodation in your first year of study.

You'll find a range of high-quality accommodation to suit different preferences and budgets.

Accommodation guide
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Scholarships and bursaries

Our scholarships and bursaries are available to Clearing applicants, including the Lancaster Scholarship and Opportunity Scholarship, and the Global Scholarship for overseas applicants. You will be automatically considered when you apply via Clearing - we take all the information we need from your application, so you don't have to do anything extra.

Scholarships and bursaries

Clearing events

We have on-campus and online Clearing events for you in the run up to results day and after you've applied. If you receive an offer through Clearing you can also book our exclusive in-person tours and events.

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Applying from overseas? We can help!

Arrange a one-to-one online meeting with our International team and let us answer your questions.

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Discover Lancaster, campus, city and surroundings

Take our virtual tours of Lancaster's campus, accommodation and surroundings for an in-depth guide to getting to know the area.

  • Virtual tour

    Take five minutes and we'll show you what our Top 10 UK university has to offer, from beautiful green campus to colleges, teaching and sports facilities.

  • Accommodation guide

    Most first-year undergraduate students choose to live on campus, where you’ll find award-winning accommodation to suit different preferences and budgets.

  • The city and beyond

    Our historic city is student-friendly and home to a diverse and welcoming community. Beyond the city you'll find a stunning coastline and the world-famous English Lake District.

Stay safe online

We want all our students to be safe from phishing attacks and scams. Please look out for messages from online fraudsters pretending to be from Lancaster University, or organisations such as UCAS, Student Finance or The Student Loans Company. If an email seems suspicious, or asks you to update bank details or verify personal details, then it may be a scam. You can find general advice on spotting scams and accessing support on the University website.