Where is Lancaster?
Lancaster University is situated in 560 acres of parkland, just 3 miles south of the centre of the city of Lancaster in the United Kingdom.
At the heart of Great Britain
At Lancaster, we like to be at the centre of all things. We are the university closest to the geographic centre of Great Britain. Just 1 hour from Manchester or Liverpool or 2.5 hours from London, Glasgow or Edinburgh, Lancaster is well connected and easy to get to.
Travel times are based on the best estimates by road or rail.
Hear from our students
We asked our students what they thought about the Lancaster University campus and its surroundings.
Why Lancaster?
We believe that Lancaster is everything a university should be. We support you through your studies, research and career.
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