Lancaster University: Courses, Fees, Ranks & Admission Details

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Lancaster University

Lancaster, Lancashire

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301

Global Rank

Regional Rank

122

QS Rank

182

U.S. News Rank

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Lancaster University first opened its doors in 1964 and has consistently ranked in the top thirteen in all three national league tables, receiving a Gold rating in the government's first Teaching Excellence Framework in 2017. Lancaster University has produced many notable alumni, including Satnam Rana, a news presenter on the BBC. Some other Nobel laureates of the university are Roger Ashton-Griffiths (actor), Andrew Brooke Miller (Novelist), Catherine Jane Smith (a member of British Labour Party), Lucy Jane Briers (actor), Andy Serkis (actor and director), former counsel of Apple Bruce Sewell and many more.

Situated in Lancaster, UK, the main campus of Lancaster University is the Bailrigg, in the City of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, 2.5 mi (4.0 km) south of the center of Lancaster. The student radio station Bailrigg FM is named after the site. Each of the eight undergraduate colleges is named after a location in Lancashire's ancient county. Each has its living blocks, standard rooms, administration staff, and pubs.

There are four faculties at Lancaster University: Arts and Social Sciences, Health and Medicine, Science and Technology, and Lancaster University Management School. Lancaster University has over 13,000 full-time students enrolled for first and higher degrees.

Accolades

1. Lancaster University was ranked "#132" by "QS World University Rankings 2022.”
2. Lancaster University Ranks "#122" in “World University Ranking” by "Times Higher Education 2022."
3. It also Ranks "#187" in “Top Global Universities” by “US News & World Report.”

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Total Students
 14378 
Avg. Earnings After Graduation
 69300 GBP (annually)
Graduation Rate
  

International Students

International

39 %

National

61 %

Student Gender Distribution

Male

49 %

Female

51 %

Student Faculty Ratio

Students

Faculty

Accommodation for Undergrad
 Available (On-Campus) 
Accommodation for Grad
 Available (On-Campus) 

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Fees

Lancaster University fees vary concerning different courses offered by the university.

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Undergraduate

Tuition Fee

Cost Of Attendance

Scholarship

£5,000 GBP

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Graduate

Tuition Fee

Cost Of Attendance

Scholarship

£5,000 GBP

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What is Lancaster University best known for?

Lancaster University is a well-established major UK university with a global reputation for research and teaching excellence. Lancaster is consistently ranked in the top 20 in all three major UK university league tables. In addition, It’s national and worldwide reputation is expanding.

What grades do you need to get into Lancaster University?

We compare a 4.0 overall grade with an 80 percent average on three state tests to a 5.0 overall grade with a 90 percent average on three state examinations. We require 85-90 percent in state exams where the degree has a topic admission requirement. We may accept grade 5 in school exams for particular topics on a case-by-case basis.

Is Lancaster University good in athletics?

Yes. Lancaster University has Lancaster University Athletics Club (LUAC). Lancaster University Swimming and Water Polo Club (LUSWP, formally known as LUST) competes in both BUCS and Roses in swimming and water polo.

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