Lancaster University is a research university in Lancashire, north-west England, United Kingdom. It enjoys an excellent academic reputation and is a member of the N8 Universities Consortium, the Association of European Universities, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Lancaster University is also one of the five British universities with a collegiate system, including Oxford, Cambridge, York and Durham.
This article will take you through Lancaster University and help you find perfect student accommodation in Lancaster.
Strong Academics
Founded in 1964, Lancaster University is a world-class research university. It has been recognised as an outstanding public research university in the UK many times and is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the UK. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, Lancaster University rises to 122nd. Many of Lancaster University’s faculties have strong capabilities.
- QS World University Rankings 2024 – 122nd
- 2024 Complete University Guide rankings – 10th in the UK
- 2023 Guardian University Rankings – 14th in the UK
Management School
Management School is Lancaster’s ace school! It is one of the world’s leading business schools in the UK, with quadruple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS and SBC. Lancaster University Management School is ranked third in the Research Assessment Examination for Higher Education Institutions (RAE) business school rankings in the UK, behind Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Management School performs well in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2023. All four of Lancaster University’s specialisms are ranked in the top 100 in the world and top 10 in the UK in the QS Global Business School Masters Rankings 2023.
- Masters in Marketing (37th in the world, 8th in the UK)
- Masters in Business Analytics (61st-70th in the world, 6th in the UK)
- Masters in Finance (58th in the world, 10th in the UK)
- Masters in Management (67th in the world, 10th in the UK)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University also has a high level of teaching and research capability, and the Faculty is ranked in the following QS World University Subject Rankings for 2023:
- Linguistics (10th in the world)
- English Language and Literature (40th in the world)
- Sociology (83rd in the world)
- Modern Languages (85th in the world)
- Art and Design (51st-100th in the world)
Faculty of Science and Technology
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology has a global reputation for environmental science. Lancaster University is one of the first universities in the world to establish a Faculty of Environmental Sciences department specialising in ecology. The Faculty’s QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2023 are as follows:
- Environmental Sciences (93rd in the world)
- Statistics and Operations Research (51st-100th in the world)
- Computer Science and Information Systems (124th in the world)
- Geography, Psychology (101st-150th in the world)
Paradisiacal Campus Environment
Lancaster University is one of the greenest universities in the UK. Large lawns and open vistas make studying and living here extremely comfortable. The university is also blessed with a unique geographical location, just downstream from the Lake District National Park, which boasts some of the best water quality in the UK! The Lake District National Park is one of National Geographic’s 50 Places to Visit in a Lifetime, and the Lake District is less than a thirty-minute drive from Lancaster University!
Walking into the bushes surrounding the school, you can get a close-up view of the squirrels eating nuts; after dinner walks, you can hear the lilting sound of cows humming from the pasture near the school. If you choose your dormitory location well, you might even have a mother pigeon come to be your neighbour.
Best Student Accommodation
Lancaster University is one of the few universities in the UK that divides its residence halls according to different colleges. It feels like a Harry Potter episode played out in reality! Each college organises various activities every week to bring you to make new friends, open up new ways of socialising and experience the diverse campus culture. Here, you might make friends for life.
Even better, since 2010, Lancaster University has been voted the best hall of residence in the UK eight times! The student residences here not only have a wide choice of room types, good facilities and a beautiful environment. It’s also well-managed, and international students are responded quickly when they need all kinds of help. Living on Lancaster University’s campus is very comfortable.
Student Accommodation Recommendations
In addition to the accommodation provided by the university, there are many great options in Lancaster. Here, I would like to recommend some of them to you. These flats are run by very experienced operators with guaranteed facilities and services.
Gillows
Gillows is an exceptional student accommodation in Lancaster. Gillows comprises of 63 ensuite bedrooms in cluster flats ranging in size from 3 to 9 people. These benefit from the use of large, shared contemporary living spaces, complete with fully-fitted and equipped kitchens. The block also provides students with the added choice of 28 spacious Self-contained Studios, 3 large Studio Apartments and a Two Bedroom Loft Apartment.
Location: 23-25 North Rd, Lancaster
Price: From £162/week
Marton Street
Marton Street Lancaster comprises 58 ensuite bedrooms over five floors. It offers multiple room types, including Single Ensuite, Self-contained Studio, and Studio Apartment. It also has a peaceful garden area on the ground floor. Cluster flats range in size from 5 to 10 people, with the use of large, shared contemporary living spaces, complete with fully-fitted and equipped kitchens.
Location: Marton St, Lancaster
Price: From £160/week
St Leonard’s House
Situated within a mere 30-minute commute from Lancaster University Campus and a mere 22-minute stroll to the University of Cumbria Lancaster campus, St. Leonard’s House sets the stage for a good student experience. Based in the heart of town, St. Leonard’s House is opposite the Lancaster Grand Theatre and only a 2-minute walk from St. Nicholas Arcades shopping centre. Whether you want comfortable independence in your studio or prefer shared student accommodation, St Leonard’s House is in the ideal location.
Location: St Leonard’s Gate, Lancaster
Price: From £150/week
