• The Graduate College
    An active community to which all postgraduates have a shared sense of belonging, in a supportive environment where students can have a safe enjoyable experience whilst achieving their ambitions.
  • The Graduate College
    An active community to which all postgraduates have a shared sense of belonging, in a supportive environment where students can have a safe enjoyable experience whilst achieving their ambitions.
  • Graduate Bar (The Herdwick)
    The Graduate College
    An active community to which all postgraduates have a shared sense of belonging, in a supportive environment where students can have a safe enjoyable experience whilst achieving their ambitions.
  • Graduate Town Houses
    The Graduate College
    An active community to which all postgraduates have a shared sense of belonging, in a supportive environment where students can have a safe enjoyable experience whilst achieving their ambitions.
  • Original Buildings
    The Graduate College
    An active community to which all postgraduates have a shared sense of belonging, in a supportive environment where students can have a safe enjoyable experience whilst achieving their ambitions.

Joining the Graduate College?

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. We’ve nine colleges in total, eight for undergraduates and one - Graduate College - for postgraduates. Our colleges are more than just places to live; each has a unique community, where it's easy to make new friends with fellow students of many nationalities.


  • About The Graduate College

    All postgraduate students are a member of the College community whether they live on or off campus. The college attracts students from all over the world, creating a unique opportunity to mix with and learn about other cultures. It offers all postgraduate students with a relaxed and quiet environment with the support and facilities they need to concentrate on their work.

    College members are invited to stand for the Postgraduate Board, a group of postgraduate students elected annually to serve and represent the University’s postgraduate students.

  • Why postgraduate study at Lancaster?

    Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Read more on the Lancaster University Postgraduate Study pages.

    Read our postgraduate profiles to find out what it’s like to be a postgraduate student at Lancaster and to discover more about the research environment and support services that are available on our campus.

  • The Lancaster Area

    Lancaster students can revel in the knowledge that they are not only studying in one of the safest self-contained campuses in the UK, but also have some of the country's most unspoilt spots on their doorsteps - from country villages, seaside resorts and the lush countryside of the Lake District and Forest of Bowland to the historic and vibrant City of Lancaster.

    This diverse mix of City, Coast & Countryside adds a whole new dimension to the student experience - and whilst those studying at Lancaster have all the benefits of a campus 'village' at their disposal, there's so much more to explore and discover within the city and the local area.

    Find out more about Lancaster and the surrounding area here.

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Testimonials

  • Graduate College is a safe and comfortable place to study. The officers are friendly, helpful, and they understand the problems faced by an international student like me. In addition, there are some trips organized by Graduate College with some cheap tickets, so I have chance to travel around UK with my limited money.
    Noor - Indonesia
  • Being a part of a Graduate College community helped me to strike the right balance between my PhD studies and enjoying a great social life. Quiet accommodation areas, helpful and supportive staff and a fun and friendly social network are all the things I wished for as a postgraduate student and which I found here.
    Oksana - Ukraine
  • I have been in Graduate College since my first year in Lancaster. The college gives you not just the place to stay but also the facilities that you need. All the staff are really helpful and friendly. These are the best three year of my student life.
    Pakchiara – Thailand
  • Living in Graduate College provides the perfect combination of a tranquil environment for your studies, and also all you need for a full social life in a multinational community.
    Charis - Cyprus
  • Graduate College is a global community attracting diverse members from all corners of the world. The living environment is of world class, setting an exceptional standard, which is without doubt beyond the scope and capacity of all other types of accommodation providers.
    Ghayas, United Kingdom

Contact Us

Graduate College
South West Campus
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4WA

Tel: +44 1524 592600

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