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Lancaster University is a top 10 UK university (Complete University ´óÏó´«Ã½ 2025) situated on a spacious parkland campus in the north-west of England. Students learn from some of the best minds. This shows in the university's high Student Satisfaction ratings and a Gold rating in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (2023). Lancaster is also in the UK top 20 for Graduate Prospects – On Track, with recent graduates reporting their degree has put them on the right career path (Complete University ´óÏó´«Ã½ 2025). This demonstrates Lancaster's dedication to providing a great education that helps students get excellent jobs.
Lancaster University is a collegiate institution whose individual colleges provide accommodation for students. First years become part of their college community, supported by helpful staff on site. Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Rooms have been adapted for students with disabilities in accessible halls.
Lancaster University is in north-west England. Its location provides choice. On any given day, you could choose culture and urban bliss in the city of Lancaster, or the scenic quiet of the Lake District and Trough of Bowland. The next day, choose from the seaside charm of Morecambe Bay or ride exhilarating rollercoasters at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The university is also well connected to a variety of popular hotspots. By train, Lancaster is just over 1 hour from Manchester or Liverpool, or 2.5 hours from London, Glasgow or Edinburgh.