Study Abroad at Lancaster University

What to include

Applications must include:

1. A Current Transcript
2. Study Plan: A list of modules you want to study (link to handbook).
3. English Language: If your first language is not English, proof of your English Language level.
4. Passport: A copy of your current passport. If you do not have a passport yet, you can send this later.

You do not have to provide a personal statement but please share with us anything you think is relevant to your application e.g. module choices, mitigating circumstances, etc.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

You are expected to have a GPA of 3.0, a credit or grade B average or equivalent.  If you do not meet this requirement, or have any questions about whether you are eligible to apply, please contact your Study Abroad Office at your home institution.

You must have completed a year of undergraduate study at your home university before coming to Lancaster.

Language Requirements - Undergraduate students

If you are a non-native English language speaker, our English requirements are IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other elements); Pearson PTE Academic 58 overall with at least 50 in writing and 42 in equivalent IELTS elements, CEFR B2-C1 or equivalent. Please consult our English language requirements webpage for more information.

Students who have IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each element) or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall (with at least 42 in each element) can take part in the 4 week English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course instead of retaking their tests.

IELTS and Pearson certificates are valid for 2 years from the test date and your certificate will need to be valid on the start date of your studies at Lancaster.

If you are a non-native English speaker studying at an English speaking university, please include a copy of the Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate eg IELTS, Pearson or TOEFL you submitted when you applied to your home University/College.

Students coming for more than 6 months

We will accept the most recent SELT according to the English Language requirements outlined above or equivalent. There are several ways that you can provide evidence of your English Language ability, details are listed on our English language requirements webpage.

Students coming for less than 6 months

If you are coming to Lancaster for less than 6 months, we will still need to review your English Language ability. However, we can accept a wider range of certificates including qualifications listed on our English language requirements webpage or confirmation from your home university. 

If you have any further questions about this, you can email studyabroad@lancaster.ac.uk 

Deadline

Application Deadlines

Full Year and Michaelmas (October) entry: 31 May (30 April priority deadline)

For Lent/Summer (January) entry: 31 October

What happens next?

Once you have completed and submitted your online application, we will:

1. review your application within 2 weeks
2. send you a formal offer via email when your application has been accepted
3. email you accommodation information after the application deadline has closed

Immigration

Immigration information will be emailed to you after the application deadline closes.

It is important that you obtain the correct student visa to study in the UK. You will be sent detailed information about visas and immigration when you have accepted your offer to study at Lancaster University.

If you have questions or need help regarding immigration matters when you are at Lancaster, you can contact the Visa and Immigration team which can give you advice and guidance about these matters.

Pre-arrival

Prior to arrival in the UK we will email you your:

1. Pre-arrival Guide 4 weeks before you arrive to help you prepare for your visit to Lancaster, information will include; coach transfer from Manchester airport and how to get to Lancaster from other areas
2. Orientation Booklet outlining your first week at Lancaster, 2 weeks before you arrive

After you leave

Transcripts: A transcript will automatically be sent to your adviser at your home university at the end of your study period at Lancaster. For students leaving in December, transcripts are normally posted out at the end of February. Transcripts for students leaving in June are posted out in August.

If you want your own copy, you can request an official copy or copies of your transcript after you have left Lancaster. There is a small charge of £5 per transcript which you can pay using the online transcript request form. Please make sure that you place your transcript order at least 4 working weeks in advance of when you actually need it to ensure it reaches you in good time.

Alumni: After you’ve finished your study abroad programme, you can benefit from a wide range of alumni services. Please keep your details up to date so we can stay in touch and invite you to alumni events.

Lancaster University will offer a reduction in tuition fees to all taught Master’s programmes for eligible applicants, determined by the level of undergraduate award achieved. The Scholarship is open to all our Alumni, regardless of their nationality or year of graduation. Find out more on our Scholarships and Bursaries webpage.

Browse the postgraduate options which are open to you at Lancaster University at Postgraduate Options.