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Lancaster University: A UK top 10 university, your future-proof investment

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Lancaster University – a world top 150 (QS World University Rankings 2025) and joint 10th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2025). You’ll live and study on Lancaster’s extensive campus, which offers a safe and vibrant town-like environment where you’ll feel at home the moment you arrive.

Why choose Lancaster University?

  • Nine colleges, one home – join one of the university’s close-knit college communities, where you’ll live and socialize with access to round-the-clock support.

  • Lifelong career support – future-focused degrees, work placements and free lifetime access to the university’s career services after graduation.

  • Top education, affordable location – voted no.1 in England for value for money (StudentCrowd University Awards 2022).

INTO Lancaster University offer International Foundation and Pre-Master's pathway programs leading to a wide range of subjects at Lancaster University:

  • Business

  • Biological science

  • Engineering

  • Computing and data science

  • Law.

Discover a variety of academic pathways and English language courses, all designed to help international students succeed at their chosen university.

Living in Lancaster

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What’s life like in Lancaster for students?

Live and study in lively Lancaster – a vibrant, friendly and affordable city with a rich and interesting history. Here, you can have the best possible UK university experience, for less.

  • There's always something going on in Lancaster – from music and cultural festivals to restaurants serving food from across the world.

  • Rent prices are 72.6% cheaper in Lancaster than in London (Numbeo.com 2024), making living costs more affordable.

  • With so much to do and such great value for money, it's no wonder that Lancaster University ranks 1st in the North and 8th in England for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022).

Where will I study my INTO program?

The INTO Lancaster University Study Center is located at the heart of Lancaster University's vibrant campus. This is where you'll attend classes, get to know other students in our welcoming international community, and take part in employability events.

Explore the INTO center
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Where will I live while studying at INTO Lancaster University?

Lancaster University's unique collegiate system will be central to your student experience. You'll become part of your college from the day you join INTO. Each one has its own social spaces, sports teams, support system and accommodation, so will also determine where you live – but you'll be welcome to socialize with friends in any college.

No matter which college you join, you'll have a choice of: 

  • Bedroom with private bathroom – a private bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shared kitchen with up to seven other students.

  • Bedroom with shared bathroom – a private bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities with 3-12 other students, depending on your college. 

  • Self-contained studio – a private bedroom with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette in a single unit.