Lancaster University
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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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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 Canada, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Türkiye, Taiwan, 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: Jan 13 (UCAS equal-consideration deadline) Last round: Late applications, Jun 30. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“£3,000 fee reduction per year of study for high-achieving international undergraduate students who make Lancaster their firm choice.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (7)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic ( UKVI Approved ) 6.5 overall, minimum of 5.5 in each element”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (3)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
Undergraduate EU Scholarship
£3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate India Scholarship
£3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Who can receive it: Students from India
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship
£3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Minimum grades / scores: A-level grades A*AA
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarships for undergraduate students starting in 2027”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
£3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Who can receive it: Students from Canada, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Türkiye, Taiwan, Vietnam
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Accounting and Management BSc Hons · 3 years Source (2)“Accounting and Management BSc Hons (NN24) - Lancaster University”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration Full time 3 years”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics BA Hons · 3 years Source (2)“Economics BA Hons (L110) - Lancaster University”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration Full time 3 years”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12English Language and Linguistics BA Hons · 3 years Source (2)“English Language and Linguistics BA Hons (QQC3) - Lancaster University”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration Full time 3 years”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 Source (4)“36 points overall, with 16 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“35 points overall, with 16 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“32 points overall, with 16 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“30 points overall, with 15 points from three HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Accounting and Management BSc Hons: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Accounting and Management BSc Hons: IB Diploma points 35 points overall, 16 from best 3 HL — typical offer Source (1)“International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics BA Hons: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Economics BA Hons: IB Diploma points 35 points overall, 16 from best 3 HL — typical offer Source (1)“International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12English Language and Linguistics BA Hons: A-level grades AAB — typical offer English Language and Linguistics BA Hons: IB Diploma points 35 points overall, 16 from best 3 HL — typical offer Source (1)“International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application | Jan 13Source (2)“For all other courses at Lancaster University, the UCAS equal consideration deadline is in January.”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Late applications — Application | Jun 30Source (1)“The final UCAS application deadline for courses starting in 2027 is 30 June 2027 18:00 (UK time)”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (5)
“Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are: Home International £10,050 £27,100”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are: Home International £10,050 £27,100”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Our Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2027/28 are: Home International £10,050 £26,300”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ 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 Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 (reference) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 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 Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 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 Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | Natural Sciences: 20% Source (1)“Every year, approximately 20% of our graduating cohort pursue postgraduate study (MSc or PhD).”www.lancaster.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| 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).