Lancaster University
Lancaster · Sitio web oficial ↗
Lancaster University is in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £26,300–£27,100 (≈ US$35,000–36,100) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels Three full A levels; offers on best three grades. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87. Scholarships: 4 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £27,100 per year (≈ US$36,100) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Undergraduate India Scholarship: only for students from India. Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship: only for students from Canadá, Egipto, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenia, Malasia, Nigeria, Pakistán, Tailandia, Turquía, Taiwán, Vietnam. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: Three full A levels; offers on best three grades. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ Reference: A-level grades AAB (typical offer, Economics BA Hons). English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 87, PTE 58. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 13 ene (UCAS equal-consideration deadline) Last round: Late applications, 30 jun. |
| Where and how students live | Lancaster · 75 km from LPL airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “£3,000 fee reduction per year of study for high-achieving international undergraduate students who make Lancaster their firm choice.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for Lancaster's major scholarships when you apply - we take all the information we need from your application so you don't have to do anything extra.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (7)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification depending on your nationality and where you have studied previously.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If you are a national of one of the above countries, you are not required to submit evidence of your English language ability.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) - tests taken from 21 January 2026 4.5 overall, minimum of 4 in each element”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) - tests taken before 21 January 2026 87 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic ( UKVI Approved ) 6.5 overall, minimum of 5.5 in each element”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Pearson PTE Academic / UKVI (via a test centre only - we do not accept the online version of the test) 58 overall, with at least 42 in each skill area”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredFuentes (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If your English language score does not meet our requirements, we may be able to consider you for one of our pre-sessional English language programmes.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“To study on the 10-week pre-sessional English programme, you will need to have an IELTS score of 5.5 overall with at least 5.0 in each element.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Lancaster University offers international students (non UK) who do not meet the entry requirements the option of completing an International Foundation programme to prepare for degree study.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Undergraduate EU Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / año
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
“A £3,000 fee reduction scholarship, per year of study, for international students from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, starting an undergraduate course in 2027.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will automatically be considered for this scholarship if you: - are a national of, or your permanent home address is within, the European Union or the European Economic Area (including Switzerland). - are an international fee paying applicant”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Undergraduate India Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from India
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / año
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
“£3,000 fee reduction scholarship for international students who are a national of, or are permanently resident in India, and are starting an undergraduate course in 2027.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will automatically be considered for this scholarship if you: - are a national of, or your permanent home address is in India - are an international fee paying applicant”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / año
- Minimum grades / scores: A-level grades A*AA
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
“£3,000 fee reduction, per year of study, for high-achieving international undergraduate students who make Lancaster their firm choice.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be offered one of these scholarships if you: - achieve A*AA or above at A level (or the equivalent in an alternative qualification) - make Lancaster University your firm UCAS choice - are an international fee paying applicant”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarships for undergraduate students starting in 2027”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from Canadá, Egipto, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenia, Malasia, Nigeria, Pakistán, Tailandia, Turquía, Taiwán, Vietnam
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / año
- Renewal: Renovable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Fuentes (4)
“A £3,000 fee reduction scholarship for undergraduate international students from 12 underrepresented countries, starting an undergraduate course in 2027”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Fee status International students from Canada, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey or Vietnam ( about fee status )”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Accounting and Management BSc Hons · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Accounting and Management BSc Hons (NN24) - Lancaster University”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Duration Full time 3 years”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Economics BA Hons · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Economics BA Hons (L110) - Lancaster University”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Duration Full time 3 years”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12English Language and Linguistics BA Hons · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English Language and Linguistics BA Hons (QQC3) - Lancaster University”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Duration Full time 3 years”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | IB Diploma points 30-36 points overall, 15-16 from 3 HL — typical offer Fuente (4)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “36 points overall, with 16 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“35 points overall, with 16 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“32 points overall, with 16 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“30 points overall, with 15 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Accounting and Management BSc Hons: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “A levels AAB”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Accounting and Management BSc Hons: IB Diploma points 35 points overall, 16 from best 3 HL — typical offer Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Economics BA Hons: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “A levels AAB”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Economics BA Hons: IB Diploma points 35 points overall, 16 from best 3 HL — typical offer Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12English Language and Linguistics BA Hons: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “A levels AAB”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12English Language and Linguistics BA Hons: IB Diploma points 35 points overall, 16 from best 3 HL — typical offer Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “As part of the application, you will need to enter your personal details, previous and current qualifications, an academic reference, and a personal statement.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “As part of the application, you will need to enter your personal details, previous and current qualifications, an academic reference, and a personal statement.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application | 13 eneFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For all other courses at Lancaster University, the UCAS equal consideration deadline is in January.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“For courses starting in 2027 (and deferred applications), the deadline is 13 January 2027 18:00 (UK time)”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Late applications — Application | 30 junFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The final UCAS application deadline for courses starting in 2027 is 30 June 2027 18:00 (UK time)”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Accounting and Management BSc Hons: £27,100 per year (≈ US$36,100) (2027–28 figure) Economics BA Hons: £27,100 per year (≈ US$36,100) (2027–28 figure) English Language and Linguistics BA Hons: £26,300 per year (≈ US$35,000) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Fuentes (5)
“Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are: Home International £10,050 £27,100”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are: Home International £10,050 £27,100”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are: Home International £10,050 £26,300”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “As an incoming full-time undergraduate, you are guaranteed a place on campus if Lancaster is your firm choice university, you have firmly accepted an offer via UCAS, and you submit your application before 31 July 2027.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “As an incoming full-time undergraduate, you are guaranteed a place on campus if Lancaster is your firm choice university, you have firmly accepted an offer via UCAS, and you submit your application before 31 July 2027.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | Natural Sciences: 20% Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Every year, approximately 20% of our graduating cohort pursue postgraduate study (MSc or PhD).”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Lancaster |
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| Nearest major airport | Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 75 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q262854 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).