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Lancaster University Rankings 2026

Map Pin IconLancaster, Lancashire, UK
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#139 in World

#20 in UK

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  • Institute Icon560 acre campus
  • Estd. 1964
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Lancaster University
Lancaster University Ranking

#20

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World rank by different ranking providers

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#139

QS Ranking

#157

THE Ranking

#184

US News Ranking

#267

ARWU Ranking

#301
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Lancaster University
Lancaster University Course Ranking

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MS

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Specializations in MS Program

Physics

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#11

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#251

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#301
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Computer Science Engineering

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#19

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MBA/PGDM

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B.E. / B.Tech

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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Electrical Engineering

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Computer Science

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Lancaster University
US News & World Report Ranking 2025

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Lancaster University
The Guardian Ranking 2026

Ranked by202420252026
University
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Accounting and Finance
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13715
Architecture– / –– / –18
Business and Management
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10911
Chemical Engineering
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202325
Economics311213
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
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313930
Law192026
Mechanical Engineering
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91028
Media and Film Studies112520
Medicine282826
Physics447
Politics394032
Sociology and Social Policy21109
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Lancaster University
The Complete University Guide Ranking 2026

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UK University
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101110
Accounting and Finance
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20178
Architecture– / –78
Art and Design877
Biological Sciences161523
Business and Management Studies UK
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212424
Chemical Engineering
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192224
Communication and Media Studies2213
Computer Science
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222321
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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272416
Law242225
Mechanical Engineering
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212122
Medicine131619
Physics and Astronomy789
Psychology191928
Sociology171412
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Lancaster University
FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025

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Master in Finance
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465153
Master in Management
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829688
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QS Ranking 2026

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Accounting and Finance
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Art and Design51101– / –
Biological Sciences401451– / –
Communication and Media Studies101101– / –
Engineering and Technology
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Global MBA
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121131121
Law and Legal Studies301301– / –
Masters in Business Analytics717171
Masters in Supply Chain Management– / –1315
Mathematics201251– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering351351– / –
Medicine301351– / –
Physics and Astronomy201251– / –
Politics201201– / –
Sociology8367– / –
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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026

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Arts and Humanities4352– / –
Clinical and Health176201– / –
Engineering
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Law126151– / –
Life Sciences201201– / –
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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151201– / –
Psychology126126– / –
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Lancaster University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Sporty
Internships3
Part time work4.2
Post study jobs3.7
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.2
Value for money4
Public transportation4.3
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.3
Permanent Immigration3.4
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International Business and Strategy MSc - Batch of 2023
4.5
Amazing experience and very proud to make the decision to study here.
Tips: Lancaster is a very small city, frequently travel to nearby cities like Preston or Manchester to get better things. Nightlife is safe and most clubs are friendly and open to all. If you choose your course wisely, you will have an opportunity of a lifetime. Make sure to knock on every door and you will get a part time job for sure and after university, use the alumni network to get a good job.
Likes (Safety): Best campus experience. The campus even after being large and open always felt secure. The marshals and officers are always on duty to help and assist you with everything. People around and on campus are active 24/7 you would not be in danger of any sort.
Dislikes (Indian Food): We have got limited number of non-European restaurants but we can go to nearby cities like Preston. Cooking for yourself can be a struggle but you will eventually learn it and make sure to keep a check on your diet to not fall sick. All major delivery partners would anyway be active.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1075
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 27375
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025Read more
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Kalpana Sai Lakshmi Verified Icon
MSc Finance - Batch of 2025
4.1
A great place to grow and learn.
Tips: Lancaster University is ranked among the top 10 universities in the Complete University Guide 2025. The Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Accounting and Finance programme is also ranked 7th in the Guardian University Guide 2025. The professors in my course were especially encouraging and always gave me the space to ask and clarify my questions. I am proud to be a scholarship recipient, having received awards from both the university and the management school. Lancaster University is the best choice for those who want to focus on both career development and academic excellence.
Likes (Public transportation): Every 10 minutes, you can catch a bus to the city centre or nearby areas from the university underpass. The buses also serve all on-campus locations, running from the underpass to the Graduate College. Students can get a student term pass to save some money on travel.
Dislikes (Internships): The M.Sc. Finance programme can be quite hectic and demanding, leaving little time for internships. Students are usually fully occupied with coursework, lectures, and tests.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025Read more
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Suman Sudha Verified Icon
MSc Advanced Marketing Management - Batch of 2025
3.9
It is a beautiful campus with lots of events.
Tips: It's a great campus with a lot of facilities, but just be sure about one thing that this is a place which is a bit deserted, not a proper city like, otherwise everything is good. And if you get a scholarship for your course, that's a big win situation. People are friendly and love to socialise. Feel free to reach out to faculty in case of any doubts. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 250
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025Read more
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MSc Finance - Batch of 2025
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The faculty is excellent, providing support at every stage.
Tips: The Lancaster University Bailrigg Centre is a vibrant campus with a large sports centre and five colleges, some for postgraduate and others for undergraduate students. Be energetic and excited to visit; the fun lasts a long time.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Student life at Lancaster University's Bailrigg Centre is amazing, with numerous cafes on campus. The campus life is very pleasant; students can take walks to breathe fresh air in the mornings and evenings, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The faculty is excellent, providing support at every stage. They offer personal drop-in sessions to help students concentrate on their studies and achieve good grades. They are also very interested in getting to know their students.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1175
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 41250
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025Read more
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Anju Girglani Verified Icon
Accounting and Financial Management MSc - Batch of 2025
4.1
Leaving your comfort zone to experience the beautiful journey.
Tips: It is very important to get information about travel routes at the time of first arrival in the UK. A student must know how to take a train from Manchester to Lancaster. Walk for a few minutes from Lancaster railway station to Common Garden Street. Take a bus from Common Garden Street to Lancaster University, only buses numbers 100/1A/41/42. Arrive at the Underpass or Management school bus stop, then it's a walkable distance to their college porters. I got a scholarship of 5000. Lancaster University will automatically apply the scholarship if the grades are eligible. Overall, I am very satisfied with my course and university. It is a very intense course. I learned a lot; however, when it comes to placement, I am neutral.
Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation, like buses and trains, is very accessible here. There's a bus app, Stagecoach, where you can track live buses, bus numbers, timings, and duration. Also, if your bus or train is stuck due to a technical issue, the team takes responsibility to drop passengers to their location by arranging another mode of transportation. In the case of trains, sometimes, due to delays and issues, the ticket price is fully refunded, even after they drop you off.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The UK has quite limited options of getting permanent settlement compared to other countries. It is mandatory required first to get sponsored job then there are chances of applying for Indefinite leave to remain. Yes, if the right career opportunity comes I will surely apply for permanent residence here.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 50000
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025Read more
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Aditya Singh Verified Icon
MSc in Cyber Security - Batch of 2025
3.7
The current job market is horrible here in the UK.
Tips: I have upskilled myself in my field. Recently, our team won 2 consecutive CTF events in UK Lancashire and Yorkshire CTF events. I was also part of the team. Once you decide to move to any place, you should be ready to embrace cultural changes, sometimes it might be a shock but again it's us who opted for it. There are multiple scholarships, but if you have decent academics, you can avail 10,000 pounds scholarship easily.
Likes (Quality of faculty): I am in the School of Computing Science and Technology Department. The faculty of this department are very knowledgeable and have multiple research papers; some of them are pioneers in their field like CNN, Derpfake and Data Mining. The best part about this university is that they give you ample time to complete your assignments, and you can always reach out to professors with your doubts. The faculty is quite diverse, with teachers from India, Russia, Greece, Britain, Middle Eastern countries and other Southeast Asian countries.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The current job market is horrible here in the UK. Lancaster is a very small place, and no tech jobs are available here. However, there are plenty of jobs available for marketing and core software development, but you need patience and good skills to land a job. The new tax rules and the high cost of living are going to make it very hard for a middle-class income stream to survive in the UK. There are hidden taxes as well like water tax, society tax, council tax which makes it hard to save any penny. Based on my experience, the UK is good for a few years, but I would opt out myself from setting down here.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 850
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 32300
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2025Read more
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How can I apply in MBA programme at Lancaster University?

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To take admission in the MBA programme of Lancaster University, we need to make an account on their postgraduate application portal and submit required documents like transcript, Proof of English Language Proficiency, References and A personal statement and then attend an interview if shortlisted by

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How hard it is to get admission at Lancaster University?

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It can be considered very hard to get admission at this university as th Lancaster University acceptance rate stands at 19% suggesting a very selective admission process. Although, the studenst must not get discouraged, by ensuring the Lancaster University admission requirements, the international s

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Lalit Shukla

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What are the application deadlines at Lancaster University?

Answered 8 months ago

The deadlines at this university vary by programs and type of intakes. Below mentioned are the Lancaster University admission deadlines:  

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Medicine and Surgery (2026 admission)

15 October 2025, 18:00 (UK time)

All other courses (equal consideration)

Jan 29, 2025, 18:00 (UK time) (Closed now)

Final UCAS deadline

Jun 30, 2025

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Please note that the deadlines of the Lancaster University courses may vary, the above mentioned deadlines are the cases for most of the program, they might be di

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Divya Shukla

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Do Indians take admission at Lancaster University?

Answered 8 months ago

The Lancaster University admissions operate on a semester-wise system and it has two semesters which are September (Fall) and January (Spring) every year. Some programs also offer May intake for some programs, all of the semesters have different deadlines. As per some unofficial sources, Lancaster U

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Bhumika Vimal

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How many courses are available at Lancaster University?

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There are over 400 Lancaster University courses for international students to study in the UK which includes over 280  UG level courses, 207 PG level courses and some certificate courses. Popular specializations among students include Business and Economics, Management, Engineering & Technology, Psy

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