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Lancaster University
Lancaster University is a university in Lancaster, England, in a campus setting. It is a collegiate university. How it compares on official data.
26th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 60.2 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Lancaster University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 84.6% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,956 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 93.6% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 71.2% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £36,200 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 1% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Lancaster University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.2% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 84.2% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 76.7% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 82.2% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 92.9% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 77.1% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Lancaster University appears in 14 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | 1st of 59 | 91.1% | Not published |
| Creative arts and design | 5th of 79 | 80.0% | £27,8002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 19th of 122 | 86.2% | £45,00025% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 20th of 108 | 81.5% | £47,60014% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 15th of 74 | 87.8% | £27,4009% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 22nd of 87 | 84.3% | £37,0004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 8th of 27 | 88.8% | £42,5007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 13th of 40 | 86.0% | £33,3007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 17th of 51 | 90.5% | £30,9007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 18th of 49 | 87.5% | £45,40014% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 24th of 41 | 85.7% | £28,2008% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 26th of 40 | 82.5% | £31,5006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 29th of 43 | 78.1% | £38,8001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 73rd of 100 | 75.9% | £28,2006% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Architecture, building and planning, Chemistry, Engineering, General, applied and forensic sciences, Health and social care, Languages and area studies, Media, journalism and communications, Medicine and dentistry, Performing arts, Philosophy and religious studies, Physics and astronomy, Sport and exercise sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 358 full-time degree courses; 91 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 107 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Lancaster University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Lancaster
Average private rent in the Lancaster area was £823 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Lancaster.
Is Lancaster University right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Lancaster University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Lancaster University in the Be Wise ranking?
26th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 60.2 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Lancaster University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 84.6% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,956 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was learning resources (92.9%, against 88.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (76.7%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at Lancaster University?
On Discover Uni data, 93.6% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Lancaster University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 71.2% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Lancaster University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £36,200 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 1% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Lancaster University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Lancaster University's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Lancaster University?
The ONS average private rent in the Lancaster area was £823 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.