China
Lancaster University has a longstanding history with China. We have teaching, student exchange and research collaborations with leading universities including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and South China University of Technology. The Lancaster China Management Centre promotes partnerships across the University with Chinese universities, research centres and government organisations.
There are currently over 1000 students from China studying undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses on our campus.
This information is specifically for students in China who are interested in studying at Lancaster University.
Entry Requirements for Students from China
We have been welcoming students from China for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Chinese education system and qualifications.
High entrance requirements for our degree courses at Lancaster reflect the quality of the University.
Undergraduate Course Entry Requirements
Students who have completed High School in China are required to take a foundation programme before entry to undergraduate degree courses at UK universities. We have two foundation programmes:
Those looking to apply for undergraduate programmes use a system called UCAS. Here is a link to a UCAS user guide on how to use UCAS to apply
Postgraduate Course Entry Requirements
For more information please visit our Postgraduate entry requirements pages.
Fees and Scholarships
For more information about tuition fees, scholarships and living costs please see: Fees and Funding.
Chinese Student Profiles
Find out about Chinese students and their experiences at Lancaster:
Support for you in China
Our official agents in China are listed below. You can contact them directly for more information about study opportunities at Lancaster University. They can also offer practical advice on UK visa requirements and studying in the UK.
- Amber Education
- Beijing New Oriental
- Can-Achieve Education
- D< Consultants*
- Dalian Xinquan Science & Education Consulting Co. Ltd
- EIC Education
- Golden Arrow
- Huatong Xinnuo International Exchange Centre Limited (iae China)
- Index Education Services
- IDP China
- iHorizon - 51 Offer
- JJL Overseas Education
- Shinyway Education
- Wiseway Global
- UKEAS China
*website only available in China
You can also find useful information about studying in the UK on the British Council EducationUK China website.
Visits to your Region
We make regular visits to China throughout the academic year and give you the opportunity to meet a member of staff to get information and advice on your application to Lancaster.
To find when we are next visiting China please see: Visits to your Region.
Student Societies for Chinese students
Lancaster University offers a welcoming global community. Nearly 2,500 international students from more than a hundred countries study at the University. Chinese students play a very important and high profile role in the cultural and social life of Lancaster University. The following societies are popular with our Chinese students:
For more information about other student societies and activities please see: Life at Lancaster.
Study Options in China
We offer a range of Lancaster University transfer degree and preparation courses through our network of partnerships with leading universities in China:
Contact us
The Lancaster International Office is here to help and advise students from China. If you cannot find the information you require in these pages please email the China Team.
Or follow us on Sina Weibo.