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Lancaster University
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Computing, Engineering and Management
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Overview
Lancaster University is a highly ranked UK university with a global reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Lancaster is consistently ranked among the top 15 in three major UK league tables, including 10th in the Complete University Guide 2026, 14th in The Guardian University Guide 2026, and 15th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
The University offers a wide range of programmes at the foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels as well as development courses for professionals. Its renowned research and expert academics underpin study at Lancaster. In the UK Government's 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 91% of its research was rated as 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading' and 46% was rated in the highest category of 4*.
Students come to Lancaster from all over the world, and the diverse community has access to many exciting opportunities. Some choose to study abroad or work in industry, and others visit our overseas campuses in China, Germany, Ghana, Indonesia and Malaysia. There are lots of ways to get real-world experience, engage with businesses and meet people from different backgrounds.
The beautiful green campus provides the perfect place to live and learn. Lancaster’s UK campus has everything needed for a fulfilling student life, including state-of-the-art teaching facilities, a range of study spaces, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, high-quality accommodation, a multi-faith Chaplaincy Centre, an impressive sports centre, and much more. The campus and city are hubs of activity, with a packed calendar of events and many things to do and see. There are music, art, crafts and food festivals, and lots of cultural events and celebrations.
Sustainability is at the heart of Lancaster University. The university is ranked 22nd in the UK and joint 68th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, which measures and compares the sustainable impact of universities worldwide.
Lancaster University is committed to delivering high-quality education within a stimulating, research-led environment. Studying at Lancaster offers students the opportunity to broaden their horizons, gain fresh perspectives, and embrace new experiences. The university is ranked in the top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2026 and has been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the globally recognised QS World Rankings. This evaluation includes 5 Star ratings across key categories: teaching, employability, global engagement, research, facilities, subject ranking, and environmental impact.
A wide range of Lancaster University scholarships are available for eligible international students, supporting access to world-class education.
Services
Lancaster University assists international students every step of the way, from application through to graduation, and for the rest of their lives. They give guidance on obtaining visas, travelling to Lancaster, planning costs and pre-arrival information, and offer an airport pickup service from Manchester Airport before the beginning of the term.
Rankings
- 10th in the UK - Complete University Guide 2026
- 14th in the UK – Guardian University Guide 2026
- 15th in the UK – Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
- 157th in the world - QS World University Rankings 2026
91% of Lancaster's research has been independently rated as 'internationally excellent' or 'world leading', with 46% rated in the highest category of 4* in the REF 2021. Lancaster is 21st overall out of 157 institutions ranked by Times Higher Education. This places Lancaster above eight Russell Group universities for research quality.
Lancaster University was awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the globally renowned QS World Rankings. The evaluation features 5-Star ratings for each category – teaching, employability, global engagement, research, facilities, subject ranking and environmental impact.
National Student Survey
Lancaster has been ranked highly in the 2025 National Student Survey, with student feedback placing us among the UK’s top ten universities for high-quality learning resources (91.6%). Academic support also received strong praise, with 90.2% of students voting positively, and the university is also ranked 6th in the UK for library resources, with a satisfaction score of 93.9%.
Accommodation
Lancaster University offers a range of modern and comfortable living spaces on campus. There are options to suit different preferences and budgets, including en-suites, rooms in flats or houses with shared facilities, and self-contained studios. Lancaster also has accessible accommodation and family flats.
Student accommodation at Lancaster University is based within the University’s colleges; Lancaster is one of only a few UK universities with a collegiate system, with eight undergraduate and one postgraduate college, each with their own personality and facilities. Colleges are more than just a place to stay, students have the chance to study and socialise there and a full schedule of events to choose from, like quizzes, live performances and sporting competitions. Colleges act as students’ university families and are places where lifelong friendships are made and support can be accessed 24/7.
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