Lancaster University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #340 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #134 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #33 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #27 of 131 | In England |
| #16 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top100 | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.lancaster.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE)/General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with Advanced ('A') level passes, or equivalent. Competence in English. Applicants over 21 yrs to provide evidence of course of study at an appropriate level. Overseas qualifications considered (Apply to International Office for specific details) |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
We've calculated the 22% acceptance rate for Lancaster University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Lancaster University is a world-class research university with 71,178 scientific papers published and 2,484,110 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Law.
Lancaster University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 598 | 5187 |
| 1994 | 675 | 6183 |
| 1995 | 755 | 7162 |
| 1996 | 803 | 8273 |
| 1997 | 672 | 8134 |
| 1998 | 783 | 8854 |
| 1999 | 760 | 10290 |
| 2000 | 984 | 11349 |
| 2001 | 872 | 13947 |
| 2002 | 1053 | 16601 |
| 2003 | 1098 | 18603 |
| 2004 | 1255 | 21779 |
| 2005 | 1298 | 26017 |
| 2006 | 1572 | 29934 |
| 2007 | 1710 | 37320 |
| 2008 | 1760 | 42186 |
| 2009 | 1968 | 48772 |
| 2010 | 2063 | 55171 |
| 2011 | 2108 | 65107 |
| 2012 | 2312 | 76544 |
| 2013 | 2294 | 85515 |
| 2014 | 2534 | 91528 |
| 2015 | 2849 | 100374 |
| 2016 | 2989 | 105687 |
| 2017 | 3091 | 114068 |
| 2018 | 3465 | 131205 |
| 2019 | 3273 | 150923 |
| 2020 | 3867 | 182464 |
| 2021 | 3695 | 205665 |
| 2022 | 3481 | 194725 |
| 2023 | 3391 | 200921 |
| 2024 | 2970 | 198029 |
| 2025 | 2197 | 176220 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Lancaster University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £19,900 - £24,100 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £7,850 - £12,700 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £17,500 - £25,000 |
The currency used in the table is British Pound (GBP).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Lancaster University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre, Writing |
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Lancaster University alumni
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Andy Serkis
- Occupations
- film directorwriterproduceractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Andrew Clement Serkis is an English actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his motion capture roles comprising motion capture acting, animation and voice work for computer-generated characters such as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001–2003) and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), King Kong in the eponymous 2005 film, Caesar in the Planet of the Apes reboot series (2011–2017), Captain Haddock / Sir Francis Haddock in Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin (2011), Baloo in his self-directed film Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) and Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017).
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James May
- Occupations
- musiciantelevision presenterwriterjournalistbroadcaster
- Biography
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James Daniel May is an English television presenter, author and journalist. He is best known as a co-presenter, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, of the motoring programme Top Gear from 2003 until 2015 and the television series The Grand Tour for Amazon Prime Video from 2016 to 2024. He also served as a director of the production company W. Chump & Sons.
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Ralph Ineson
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Ralph Michael Ineson is an English actor, narrator and writer. His film roles include Amycus Carrow in the final three Harry Potter films (2009–2011), William in The Witch (2015), the title character in The Green Knight (2021), Dr. Wilhelm Sievers in Nosferatu (2024), and Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).
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Daniel Ings
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Daniel Ings is a British actor. He is known for starring in the television series Lovesick (2014–2018), The Gentlemen (2024) and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026).
Lancaster University faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : Ghana | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Marketing, Political Sciences, Psychology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Educational Research, English Studies, European Languages, European Studies, Film, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theatre, Writing |
| Faculty : Health and Medicine | Biology, Biomedicine, Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Cell Biology, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, German, Information Technology, Italian, Linguistics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Robotics, Spanish, Statistics |
| School : Management | Accountancy, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
General information
| Alternative names | LU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Motto | Patet omnibus veritas Truth lies open to all |
| Colors | quaker gray, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bailrigg Lancaster, LA1 4YW United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |