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Lancaster University: Courses, Admission, Cost

Map Pin IconLancaster, UK
  • A Shiksha Grade
  • Institute Icon560 acre campus
  • Estd. 1964
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Lancaster University Highlights 2024

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Year of establishment1964
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Accepted Exams
Total International Students3000
Size of Campus in acres560
UG/PG Course Ratio0.71
Endowments ValuePound Sterling 5 million
No.of Campuses1
Accommodation expenses5153 Pound
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Lancaster University
Entry Criteria

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CoursesExams
MIM(23 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5-7.0
PTE: 58.0-65.0
MS(31 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5-7.0
PTE: 58.0 & Above
B.A.(108 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5-7.0
M.A.(38 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5-7.0
BBA(31 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5 & Above
PTE: 58.0 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(10 Courses)
IELTS: 6.0-6.5
PTE: 58.0-62.0
B.Sc.(24 Courses)
IELTS: 6.0-6.5
MBA/PGDM(1 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5 & Above
PTE: 58.0 & Above
LL.M.(16 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5 & Above
M.Phil(10 Courses)
IELTS: 6.5-7.0

Lancaster University
Courses and Fees 2024

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CoursesDuration1st Year Tuition Fees
MIM(23 courses)
12 months
INR 20.3 L - 26.9 L
MS(31 courses)
12 months-1 year
INR 20.3 L - 27.4 L
B.A.(108 courses)
3-4 years
INR 20.2 L - 24.5 L
M.A.(38 courses)
12 months-1 year
INR 20.3 L - 24.8 L
BBA(31 courses)
3-4 years
INR 19.8 L - 23.4 L
B.E. / B.Tech(10 courses)
3 years
INR 20.2 L - 24.5 L
B.Sc.(24 courses)
3-4 years
INR 22 L - 24.8 L
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
12 months
INR 35 L
LL.M.(16 courses)
12-36 months
INR 18 L - 20.3 L
M.Phil(10 courses)
12-36 months
INR 18 L - 22.6 L
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Lancaster University Scholarships

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On Scholarships

Q:   Are scholarships offered to international students by Lancaster University?

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Yes. Lancaster University offers several scholarships and bursaries to students from the UK, Europe, and South America at the UG and PG levels. However, it doesn’t offer many scholarships to international students. Some scholarships which are offered to international students include the Lancaster University Global Scholarship (Africa), The Peer Trust Scholarship, British Council fundings, and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Doctoral Scholarships.

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Lancaster University Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :Pound 20 - 40
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNot required
LORNeeded for all courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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Intake seasonDeadline
Fall30ᵗʰ Jun 2023
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On Admissions

Q:   Do I need to take IELTS Exam to get into Lancaster University?

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If you are applying from outside the UK,  or if English is not your first language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the following recognised English Language qualifications:

  • Academic IELTS with at least 7.0 overall, and a minimum of 7.0 in each element of the test, or
  • Pearson PTE Academic with at least 70 overall, and a minimum of 70 in each element of the test

Q:   Is it hard to get into Lancaster University?

A: 

The Lancaster University Acceptance Rate is between 18.69%. This figure means that for every 100 applications received, Lancaster University offers admission to fewer than 19 students on average. The Lancaster University Acceptance Rate of 18.69% makes it fairly difficult to get into.

Q:   How can I prepare for IELTS while applying to Lancaster University?

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The preparation for IELTS can be done either through self-study or by attending professional classes. Here are some IELTS preparation tips that will help you achieve your desired results.

For free preparation, join our free Shiksha online classes with our IELTS preparation expert Disha Wahi (TESOL Certified Trainer). Don’t forget to check out the Calendar for Free IELTS Live Practice Tests & Solutions.

IELTS Reading: The IELTS Reading section can be the trickiest of all and requires lots of concentration as well as preparation. To achieve high IELTS band scores, you can check out our IELTS Reading Tips and Tricks.

IELTS Listening: The IELTS Listening section requires concentration and is a high scoring part of the exam. Scoring high in this section will elevate your total IELTS score so it must not be taken lightly. Check out our IELTS Listening tips for boosting your chances of desired band scores.

IELTS Speaking: The IELTS Speaking section has three parts and is one of the highest scoring modules of the exam. In order to achieve a high band score, you can check out our specially curated IELTS Speaking Tips.

IELTS Writing: The IELTS Writing section can be a little tricky but with the right strategy you can increase your chance of scoring well in this section. Go through our IELTS Writing tips and prepare for this section comprehensively.

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Lancaster University Placements

Top Recruiters

UBS
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IBM
Deloitte
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HSBC
Bloomberg
Credit Suisse
Marks and Spencer
Cadbury
Accenture
pwc
BBC
Johnson Johnson
Nissan
Unilever
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On Placements

Q:   Is internship a part of the Lancaster University placement program?

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An experience with an internship is not a compulsory element of your degree at Lancaster University, however it aids your work experience. If you are studying the International Business Management degree, you will take an internship in your vacations between your 1st & 2nd year, 2nd & 3rd year and 3rd & 4th year.

Q:   What is the average placement package at Lancaster University?

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At Lancaster University, the average placement salary in 2017/18 was £18,500.

Lancaster University
Accommodation & Meals

On-Campus Accommodation
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Lancaster University Rankings 2024

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Overall University Grade
by Shiksha
#201-250
Electronics Engineering
B
#30
Business Economics
B++
#69
#29
#21
#351-400
#15
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On Rankings

Q:   What is the World Ranking of Lancaster University?

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As per the QS 2024 World University Ranking, the university has been ranked #122, ranked #122 by THE University Ranking 2022, ranked 187 by the US News and World Report 2022, and ranked #14 by the Guardian 2022 University Rankings. Check: Lancaster University Ranking

Lancaster University
Studying in UK

Average Accommodation Expense

INR 5.6 L (based on 65 colleges)

Average Meals Expense

INR 2.2 L (based on 3 colleges)

Part Time Work
Permitted

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Post Study Work Permit
Permitted

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Cost of Visa Application
Pound 363 = INR 36,877.2
Visa Application Process
Moderate

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University CityLancaster, Lancashire, UK
Size of citySmall
Population of City52,234
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Lancaster University
Contact Information

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Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom
Lancaster ( Lancashire)

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