About us

Lancaster University campus occupies a beautiful 560-acre parkland site and is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities with a collegiate system.

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  • Our Campus

    The Lancaster University campus occupies a beautiful 560-acre parkland site at Bailrigg, just three miles from Lancaster city centre.

  • Our Colleges

    Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. We have nine colleges in total, and every student belongs to a college, whether you live on campus or choose to commute.

  • Strategic plan 2021-2026

    A plan for sustainable and transformative change.

  • Our History

    Learn more about the origins of the University from its foundations in 1964.

  • Our People

    Our success depends on the talented, creative and committed people who work hard to make Lancaster so distinctive.

Maps and Travel

Lancaster University lies approximately 3 miles south of the City of Lancaster and approximately 7 miles from the coastal town of Morecambe. The city is within 70 miles of Manchester’s International Airport and well served by road and public transport links.

Maps and Travel

Why Lancaster?

We believe that Lancaster is everything a university should be. We support you through your studies, research and career.

Discover more about Lancaster
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