Guide to Applying to Lancaster University as an International Student for an Undergraduate Degree
Lancaster University is a public research university situated in the heart of Lancashire, England. Lancaster welcomes students from across the globe in different courses offered by the university. The university is also a part of the N8 group in the UK. Known for its intensive research, Lancaster is also ranked 18th in the UK among the top 100 universities. The QS world rankings updated Lancaster to 131st rank globally. Getting into university opens a tough competition for the applicants too. Here is a little guide I have made for you.
English Proficiency Test Requirements
International students need to submit their English proficiency test scores to the university. It helps the university to check the language proficiency of the students who are non-native English speakers. Lancaster accepts the following minimum test scores:
- 93 and above on the TOEFL iBT
- 6.5 and above on the IELTS
- 58 and above on the Pearson Test of English Academic
ACT/SAT Requirements
Lancaster does not require applicants to appear for SAT/ACT.
Tuition Fee and Cost of Living
Below are the estimated figures for tuition fee and other expenses per year:
| Annual Cost | In Pounds | In Indian Rupees |
| Tuition Fee | £ 17,500 | ₹ 15,75,000 |
| Living Expenses | £ 9,000 | ₹ 8,10,000 |
| Total | £ 26,500 | ₹ 23,85,000 |
The conversion from GBP to INR has been made with £1 = ₹90. The cost may vary with the varying exchange rate.
The estimates given above are just for reference, and you should always confirm on the university’s official website before you apply.
Application Portal
The applicants are required to apply online through the UCAS portal. Since there’s a limit of 5 universities while applying to colleges in the UK, make sure you include Lancaster University on your list.Â
College Application Deadlines
Since you’ll be applying through the UCAS, make sure to submit your application a few days before the deadline so that you have enough time to fulfill other university requirements.
| Submission Start Date | Application Deadline | |
| 1st Deadline | Mid-October | January 15 |
| Final Deadline | – | June 30 |
*Deadline for applications for medicine and veterinary medicine courses is October 15th.
You can easily keep a check on the deadlines of universities via Uni Deadlines feature of UniRely.
Conclusion
With 9 colleges on the campus offering more than 130+ courses, Lancaster University is a prestigious university to look upon for your graduation. Here at UniRely, we will help you get in touch with our student mentors studying at the university. For more details and queries, sign up on UniRely today!