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).
Don't panic. It sounds cliche, but everything will work out the way it's supposed to and you will end up in the best place for you.
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As results day approaches, we will invite you to online events covering how to prepare for Clearing and what to expect on the day. You'll also be the first to find out what courses are available at Lancaster University in Clearing, including any reduced entry requirements only available in Clearing.
We're here to help every step of the way and do our best to make the clearing process smooth and stress free.
I cannot stress enough how polite and reassuring the team were.
Lancaster is a top 10 UK university (Complete University Guide 2027) and ranked 157th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026).
Lancaster University is ranked 10th in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2027
Lancaster University is ranked 14th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026
Lancaster University is ranked 15th in the UK by The Times And Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Lancaster University is ranked 157th of 1,501 world universities by QS World University Rankings 2026
Lancaster University is one of only 16 UK Universities with 5 stars in QS World University Rankings 2026
Throughout the day, my emotions ranged from initial anxiety about changing plans to a strong sense of relief once I spoke to the Lancaster team.
You can join us online to find out more about Lancaster University both in the run up to results day and after you've applied.
Tuesday 7 July 2026, 4:00pm to 4:30pm
Tuesday 7 July 2026, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday 17 July 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wednesday 5 August 2026, 5:00pm to 5:30pm
Wednesday 5 August 2026, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Erin found her place through Clearing. On her visit to campus everything fell into place. Hear why she loves having everything in one place, a friendly small city on the doorstep, the Lakes nearby, and a college that feels like joining a small family.
I decided to attend a clearing campus tour two days after results day and it really helped solidify my decision in choosing Lancaster.
Visit campus and put yourself in the picture at an open day or campus tour.
Undergraduate Open Days
Take our virtual tours of Lancaster's campus, accommodation and surroundings for an in-depth guide to getting to know the area.
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.
Most first-year undergraduate students choose to live on campus, where you’ll find award-winning accommodation to suit different preferences and budgets.
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.
I chose Lancaster for a number of reasons, but what really drew me to the university was the campus and the collegiate system. Both create such a warm, friendly, welcoming environment, like it's a little village for students to live and study and spend time together. Our campus is so safe and fosters community with so many social spaces and food spots, as well as gorgeous green spaces.
I found it very easy to find a place to live, I applied for on campus accommodation a few days after I accepted my clearing offer and was quickly confirmed to have a room in my chosen room type. An en-suite was incredibly important for me and I got one in Cartmel.
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