Lancaster University is a campus university founded in the 1960s, set in parkland on the edge of the city of Lancaster in the North West. As a plate-glass institution it combines a modern collegiate system with a strong research reputation.
Lancaster is recognised for management and business, the sciences, environmental subjects and the social sciences, and it is a member of the Russell Group. Its self-contained collegiate campus offers a close community, good facilities and a well-rated student experience.