Where is Lancaster?
Just over 1 hour from Manchester or Liverpool or 2.5 hours from London, Glasgow or Edinburgh, Lancaster is well connected and easy to get to.
Lancaster city
Lancaster is an ancient city with a modern outlook and a great place to make your home. It's a friendly city with lots to explore and enjoy and a great base from which to explore the rest of the UK. The city boasts a thriving cultural scene and a wide range of shops, famous high street brands and a variety of independent boutique stores.
Explore LancasterLancaster University campus
Lancaster University campus is just a short bus ride south of Lancaster city centre. Our campus is the complete setting for your life and your studies, with sports facilities, shops, places to relax and socialise and study spaces to suit your mood.
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We asked our students what they thought about the Lancaster University campus and its surroundings.
Why Lancaster?
We believe that Lancaster is everything a university should be. We support you through your studies, research and career.
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