Lancaster University

Institution Profile

Welcome to Lancaster

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University is a campus based university in the North West of England. We are top 10 in The Complete University Guide 2025 and consistently placed in the top 15 in major UK league tables (The Times and The Guardian). We are a research-intensive university and our results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 confirm our position in delivering world-quality research.

We have over 280 undergraduate degree programmes across 4 faculties, many of which have study abroad or placement opportunities. We also offer a wide range of combined courses. Our nine colleges allow students a home from home, they are a place to live, study and socialise. The community feel and international outlook of Lancaster University is one of the reasons our staff and students love being here.



Schools and college activities

We offer a wide variety of events, activities and talks to support young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider their future education choices. You’ll find us in schools and colleges, at UCAS fairs and delivering on-campus events – anywhere in which we can engage with students! We’re passionate about promoting the benefits of higher education and providing excellent information, advice and guidance and hope to work with your school or college soon.

Talks and presentations

From explaining student finance to providing top tips on how to write a personal statement, our student recruitment team can visit your school to deliver a variety of different presentations.

Subject events

Our faculties and departments deliver subject-based activity for school and college groups throughout the year. From taster lectures to inter-school and college challenge competitions, there's a wide range of activity on offer designed to enthuse your students.

Campus tours

Visiting our campus is a great opportunity for your school or college to tour our facilities and learn more about university life, whilst also meeting some of our current students.

Teacher CPD

Join us for a series of free CPD, networking and best practice sessions, led by various academic departments across the University.

Events without a specific start date

Regional Contacts based at Lancaster University

Lyndsey Spiers

UK Regional Student Recruitment Manager

Claire Owen

Student Recruitment Officer

Emily Day

Student recruitment officer

Elle Zientek

Student Recruitment Officer

Jake Brown

UK Student Recruitment Manager

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Lancaster University is a campus based university in the North West of England. We rank in the top 15 in the three major UK league tables for 2022 (The Times, The Guardian and The Complete University Guide).