Brief Information
Lancaster University, also officially known as theUniversity of Lancaster,is apublicresearch universityin Lancaster, Lancashire,
England. The university was established byRoyal
Charterin 1964.The campus buildings are arranged around a
central walkway known as the Spine, which is connected to a centralplaza,
named Alexandra Square in honour of its firstchancellor. Lancaster is one of only sixcollegiate universities in the
UK; the colleges are weaklyautonomous.
Campus
The university has eight
undergraduate colleges,seven of which are named after regions of thetraditional
countyof Lancashire, and
County College is named afterLancashire
County Council, which financed its construction.
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Name
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Foundation
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Bowland College
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1964
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Cartmel College
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1968
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The County College
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1967
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Furness College
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1966
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Fylde College
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1968
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Graduate College
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1992
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Grizedale College
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1975
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Lonsdale College
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1964
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Pendle College
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1974
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Faculties
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Health and Medicine,
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Management
Courses
To know the details regarding the courses available in the
university, click on
http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/course-search/
Students Facilities
Accommodation
To know about the accommodation in the university, click on http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/facilities/accommodation/undergraduates/
Tution Fees
EU students
Tuition fees to Home-EU undergraduate students on full year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills. The current maximum levels are:
- Students taking a year abroad (either as a study or work placement) under the Erasmus scheme –15% of the standard tuition fee (£1350)
- Students taking a year abroad outside of the Erasmus scheme –15% of the standard tuition fee (£1350)
- Students taking a work placement (either in the UK or abroad) that is not part of the Erasmus scheme –20% of the standard tuition fee (£1800)
Scholarship
University funding for scholarships is limited. Most scholarships take the form of a partial tuition fee reduction. Scholarships are awarded by academic departments.
Noted alumni
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Sr. No
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Name
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1
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Alfred Morris
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2
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Jason Queally
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3
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Joan Humble
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4
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Peter Whalley
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5
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Sarah Waters
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6
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Andy Serkis
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7
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Cat Smith
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Contact Address
Lancaster University
Bailrigg
Lancester
United Kingdom
LA14YW
