Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Lancaster University was established in 1964 and it is a noteworthy name in the higher education scene in the UK. It is a public research university situated in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. Ranked 128th by the QS University World Rankings, Lancaster’s reputation as one of the best institutions for higher education in the UK is further ascertained by the fact that it has been placed among the top universities in the UK by trusted names like the Guardian and the Times. Lancaster University has been named as the  International University of the Year 2020. 

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

An extensive catalogue of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and professional programmes can be pursued at Lancaster University. A high level of research activity is maintained on campus, which helps the student apply their education and knowledge in solving real-world issues and delve deeper. The campus itself is quite beautiful and quiet, located at a comfortable distance of 3 miles from Lancaster City Centre. The university backs the efforts of its students by providing them not only with guidance from some of the best minds but also with the support of the latest infrastructure. 

Accomplishments & Alumni

Lancaster University is known for its intensive research work. As per the Research Excellence Framework (REF) of the UK, 35% of Lancaster University’s research was classified as world-leading and 48% was recognised to hold internationally excellence.  Lancaster University has a global network of alumni that comprises around 40,000 graduates. Additionally, the university has around 148,000 alumni who are settled in 180 different countries worldwide. The exclusive global alumni network of Lancaster University helps students of the university benefit from a range of services that help them shape their career after their graduation.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

Lancaster University is a world-class institution hosting over 12,000 students, that includes 2,500 international students coming from more than 100 countries. It is also a preferred study abroad destination for Indian students and even has ties with some of the most premier Indian educational institutions such as the IIMs and Manipal University. Students at Lancaster are encouraged to explore extracurricular activities and there are a large number of student organisations operational on campus. Moreover, the closeness of the university to some of the major cities in the UK like London and Edinburgh gives students the exposure and learning opportunities that supplement their academic growth and lead to an overall personality development of the individual.

COVID-19 Response 

• The autumn term at the Lancaster University commenced from October 2, 2020. With the prevailing COVID 19 situation and the urge to maintain safety precautions, the university is offering the teaching and research programmes in a different manner.

• The space capacity of teaching has been reduced by offering a blend of online classes. Wherever possible, the classes are being conducted remotely. 

• The lab work and research are being conducted in small groups on the campus. 

• Students who are engaged in online delivery are interactive with their mentors and class fellow to ensure a healthy learning atmosphere. 

• The aim of  Lancaster University is to ensure that students receive high-quality learning experience, academic support and they are looking forward to restarting the in-person teaching if the situations are normalised in coming days.