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Lancaster University
Lancaster, North West, United Kingdom, Ghana, Indonesia, Germany
About
Why study at Lancaster University?
Explore important questions from different academic perspectives at Lancaster University, where research-led teaching is combined with a strong sense of community. Established in 1964, Lancaster offers courses across the sciences, management, environmental studies, health, the humanities and social sciences. At its main UK campus, every student belongs to one of nine colleges, providing a smaller community, social activities and support within the wider University. This combination of academic opportunity and collegiate life helps students build connections, develop new ideas and move forward with confidence.
At a glance
Lancaster University in numbers
- 4Campuses
- 1964Founded
- #164QS World Ranking 2027
- #183THE World Ranking 2027
- #14Guardian 2026
- #21THE REF ranking 2021
- 18,500Students
- 101–200THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#164
QS World University Rankings 2027
#183
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#14
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#21
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
101–200
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Bailrigg Campus, Lancaster
Lancaster’s main campus is set within extensive parkland around three miles south of the city. Academic departments, the nine colleges, accommodation, the library, sports facilities, shops, cafés and student services are brought together in one self-contained environment.
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Lancaster University Leipzig, Germany
Lancaster’s European branch campus offers foundation, undergraduate, pre-master’s and postgraduate options in business, computing, logistics, supply chain and management-related subjects. Its central Leipzig location provides a modern and internationally connected study environment.
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Lancaster University Ghana, Accra
Established in 2013 as Ghana’s first British branch campus, the Accra campus offers foundation and undergraduate programmes in areas including business, computing, law and politics. Teaching combines Lancaster’s academic approach with perspectives relevant to Ghana and West Africa.
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Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia, Bandung
This joint branch campus brings together British and Australian approaches to higher education. Students can complete foundation and undergraduate programmes leading to dual degrees from Lancaster University and Deakin University while studying in Bandung.
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Scholarships
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- Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship - International
- International Regional Scholarship - Undergraduate
- International Regional Scholarship - Postgraduate
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