Casita offers you over 13 Lancaster University student accommodation options. The student halls are secure, comfortable, well-equipped and situated. They offer different room types and a plethora of amenities such as Wi-Fi, all-bills inclusive, on-site laundry, communal spaces, bike storage, and 24/7 Security and CCTV.
Why Study at Lancaster University?
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university located in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was founded in 1964 and is one of the top 10 universities in the UK. It was recently awarded “International University of the Year” by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
Lancaster University has 9 different colleges; eight for undergraduate and one for postgraduate students. Each of the eight colleges is named after historical places in Lancashire, and each has its own campus student hall, common rooms, and administration staff.
The university is also internationally recognised for its outstanding teaching and research as it received a ‘Gold’ rating in the Government's inaugural Teaching Excellence Framework in 2017. Their Business School (LUMS) is one of the top 100 globally, and their Law School is the best in the northwest of England.
Departments and Divisions:
There’s a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs available at the university as well as preparation programmes including six international foundation courses and two pre-masters programmes.
English Language Preparation:
The English Language Preparation programme helps students improve their English language skills to join the International Foundation Year. Teaching methods include tailored homework, monitored progression, and vocabulary development.
English for Pre-Masters:
English for Pre-Masters helps students improve their English language skills to match the university’s three-term Pre-Masters Programme requirements. Students are assessed on their Academic English Skills (AES) grade at the International Study Centre, and a minimum of 40% is required in all topics.
International Foundation Year:
Upon getting accepted onto the International Foundation Year, students will receive a conditional offer for their chosen degree. Students will be asked to select three degree-related courses during the first term at the International Study Centre. The degree programmes include Business and Management Studies, Engineering and Computing, Law, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Social Studies.
Facilities and Resources:
Recently, the university invested £26 million in its Chemistry facilities and equipment. They also built a new Engineering building with multiple high-tech workshops and laboratories. The university’s library holds more than a million books. The campus is considered one of the best campuses in the UK because of its top-rated facilities like banks, shops, cafés and medical centres. The campus also has theatres, art galleries, a multi-million-pound sports centre, and a multi-faith chaplaincy centre.
Lancaster University Accommodation:
Lancaster University’s accommodation was named 'Best University Halls' for the eighth time since 2010 at the UK's prestigious National Student Housing Awards (2018). The Lancaster University accommodation includes four types, undergraduate accommodation, postgraduate accommodation, family accommodation, and city centre accommodation.
Lancaster Undergraduate and Postgraduate Accommodation:
Lancaster University student accommodation offers a wide range of room types to suit every students’ needs and budget. Two-thirds of the accommodation is en-suite rooms, but standard accommodation is also available where students share WC/shower facilities, campus townhouses, and even self-contained studios.
Family Accommodation:
Lancaster University also offers student accommodation for students with families to make it easier for them to arrange their study patterns around their family life. There are 2 types of flats provided for family accommodation which are two-bedroom flats and three-bedroom flats.
Nearby Universities:
Lancaster University has many universities around that are just a car ride away like the University Of Cumbria in Lancaster, University of Central Lancashire, University of York, and Manchester Metropolitan University.
