Lancaster has been the top university in the northwest of England for over a decade and this year rose three places to finish sixth place in the national league table, securing it a top 10 finish for the second consecutive year and its highest ever ranking.
- #122 Ranking
- 135 Masters
- 1,098 Academic Staff
- 13,510 Students
- 4,999 Students (int'l)
- 6,890 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (41)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- M.Sc. Developmental Psychology
- M.Sc. Economics
- MPhil - PhD Geography
- M.A. Political Ecology
- M.A. Politics
- M.A. Social Research
- M.A. Sociology
- M.A. War and Diplomacy
Business & Management (38)
- M.A. Arts Management
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.A. Design Management
- M.A. Digital Humanities
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.B.A. Executive MBA
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Leadership Practice
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Res. Management Science
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Medical Leadership
- M.Sc. Professional Practice
- M.Sc. Project Management
- M.Sc. Quantitative Finance
- M.Sc. Statistics
- M.Sc. Strategy
Humanities (28)
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- M.A. Discourse Studies
- M.Phil. History
- M.A. History
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Religious Studies
- M.A. Translation
- M.A. War and Diplomacy
Law (20)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- LL.M. Environment and Law
- LL.M. International Law
- M.Phil. Law
- LL.M. Law
- LL.M. Law by Research
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (16)
- MArch Architecture
- M.Phil. Biomedical and Life Sciences
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Physics by Research
- M.Sc. Statistics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- M.Sc. Ecology (by Research)
- LL.M. Environment and Law
- M.A. Political Ecology
Medicine & Health (10)
- M.Sc. Ageing
- M.Phil. Biomedical and Life Sciences
- M.Sc. Biomedicine
- M.Sc. Health Data Science
- M.Sc. Medical Leadership
- MD Medicine
Engineering & Technology (9)
- M.Phil. Biomedical and Life Sciences
- M.Sc. Electronic Engineering
- M.Phil. Engineering
Computer Science & IT (8)
- M.Phil. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Cyber Security
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.A. Digital Humanities
- M.Sc. Health Data Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (7)
- MArch Architecture
- M.A. Arts Management
- M.A. Design Management
- M.A. Film Studies
- M.A. Fine Art
Education & Training (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Journalism & Media (3)
About
History
The 1970s and 80s were a period of consolidation for Lancaster. This period saw the introduction of combined degree schemes with other subjects such as philosophy and environmental science, as well as the construction of new laboratories for research and teaching.
Education
Lancaster University will:
- provide a diverse range of flexible student-centred programmes, based on sound principles of design, which are responsive to student need and demand and are explicitly informed by, and benefit from, Lancaster's vibrant research culture
- encourage students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding that promote personal development, make a positive contribution to society and are valued by external agencies
- provide a stimulating, challenging and attractive learning environment where students can grow personally and academically
- communicate clearly and comprehensively to students what is required from them and what services are available to them to support their academic work
Research
Lancaster University aims to:
- Produce world-leading research which has beneficial impacts on the economy, society, culture, policy, health and the environment.
- Produce research that positively influences academic thinking globally, shaping academic areas of research throughout the world.
- Collaborate internationally with the best researchers around the world, in universities and in non-academic organisations.
- Educate postgraduate and undergraduate students in a research-led environment, producing a world class student experience that is informed by the research expertise of the University.
- Shape our research priorities by the challenges that society faces globally.
Career
Lancaster students are amongst the best future talent in the UK and are nurtured through an extensive employability support programme, reflected in their outstanding graduate prospects once they leave.
Dedicated careers professionals create personalised career plans that encourage students to engage in employability skills workshops, employer presentations, valuable work experience and placements, and connect with alumni through initiatives like our Mentoring Programme.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
122
2022
122 14
2021
136
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
146 -14
2022
132 3
2021
135
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
182 5
2022
187 -10
2021
177
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Students' Union Advice service is here for students at Lancaster University and its partner institutions across the globe, with independent, confidential, free advice on a wide range of issues. Our Advice service is a free, non-judgemental and confidential support service, and we’re on your side. Our team of professional advisors can support any registered students at Lancaster University.
Our experienced counselling team provides confidential and professional support on issues such as personal, family, social or academic matters.We have dedicated Student Learning Advisors located with each of our faculties.
Housing services
The campus is home to two banks, a post office, supermarkets and general stores, a bakery, hairdresser, charity shop – and even an ice cream parlour! Between October and March, you will find a varied programme of music on campus including orchestral concerts, chamber music, jazz, world music, opera and new music. Lancaster students enjoy a vast green-field site with wonderful views of mountains and sea, yet the campus is just 5 minutes' drive from the M6 motorway and ten minutes from the main West Coast railway with direct services to Manchester, London and Scotland.
Library services
The Library has been designed to provide a high quality, serious academic study environment. There is a wide choice of space for individual study, and all workspaces are equipped with power for personal devices.
ICT services
Eduroam enables students, researchers and staff from Lancaster University or other participating institutions to get a secure wi-fi connection on a computer, smartphone or other portable device, across campus and when visiting other universities.
Medical services
The campus has its own medical practice, dental surgery and pharmacy. There are also a number of natural health care practitioners based in the Chaplaincy Centre.
Student Life
Campus life
As part of our travel plan we have one of the most frequent university bus services in the country, one of the highest employee cycling rates in Lancashire (a traffic-free cycle route links the campus to the outskirts of the city) and our own car sharing scheme.
Sports facilities
The University has just invested in a brand new £20m sports centre on campus, with facilities including a 100 station fitness suite, a 25 metre 8 lane swimming pool, and an 8.5 metre climbing wall and bouldering cave designed with input from renowned mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington.
Within our 360 acres of campus we have plenty of space for a quick game of tennis, the inter-college rugby tournament, or just a stroll along our Woodland Trail.
Student clubs
Joining a society which is in line with your interests is a great part of student life. They organise a number of events and activities at Lancaster, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in.
At LUMS, the student societies relating to business are brought together under the Lancaster University Management School Association (LUMSA).
Why join a LUMS society?- It's fun!
- It will increase your employability
- You will have an opportunity to meet like-minded people and network
- You will develop your skills such as problem-solving, teamwork and leadership
Accreditation
Triple accredited is a recognition of the quality of everything we do from the three most influential business school accreditation bodies (AACSB, EQUIS and the Association of MBAs).
- Lancaster's Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS.
- Lancaster Engineering MEng degrees are accredited by the IET and IMechE
- RSC (Royal Society of Chemists)
Student Reviews
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Supportive and engaging staff, overall good experience
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Great opportunity to study at Lancaster University but I need financial assistance to make my studies a memorable one.
Physics in Lancaster
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lancaster is a very welcoming university with a lot of international students. All the professors and staff are always there to help you with anything you want. The Physics course is really well organised and the professors explain all the material really well because they are excited about teaching the students. The professors show us how the things we are learning now...
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