University of Lancaster
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1964
Overview
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several new universities created in the 1960s.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1964Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | LancasterSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 12,000 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 2,250 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | lancaster.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Alumni Loyalty Scholarship Check the official page
- Business Analytics scholarships Check the official page
- Fulgoni scholarships Check the official page
- Management School Progression Scholarship Check the official page
- Master's Excellence Scholarship Check the official page
- Postgraduate India Scholarship Check the official page
University of Lancaster's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Andy Serkis (opens in a new tab)British actor
- Robert Fisk (opens in a new tab)English writer and journalist (1946–2020)
- Audrey Azoulay (opens in a new tab)French politician (1972-)
- Sarah Waters (opens in a new tab)Welsh novelist (1966-)
- Hanif Kureishi (opens in a new tab)English writer (born 1954)
- James May (opens in a new tab)English television presenter and journalist
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