Lancaster University
Study at Lancaster University with a fully funded Chevening Scholarship.
Founded in 1964, Lancaster is a highly ranked university located on a beautiful 578-acre parkland campus in north-west England. It’s just three miles from the historic, student-friendly city centre, with great transport links to the Lake District and major UK cities.
Lancaster offers a diverse, close-knit community, with staff and students coming from more than 120 countries. As one of the UK’s only collegiate universities, Lancaster also offers a dedicated postgraduate college, providing students with tailored support, a ready-made community, and a feeling of belonging from the moment they arrive.
As for in-class learning, students at Lancaster are taught by leading academics in an inspiring, research-led environment, which has earned the University QS 5 Star rating for overall performance.
Why choose Lancaster University as a Chevening scholar?
As a Chevening scholar at Lancaster, you’ll join Graduate College, where you’ll be surrounded by a ready-made community of postgraduate students. You’ll also receive tailored support and comfortable postgraduate accommodation. With a range of private living spaces available, you can choose the one that suits you best.
Outside the classroom, Lancaster offers additional benefits, including strong career outcomes through internationally recognised and future-focused degrees, and free careers support for life. The university also offers a range of free, high-quality professional support services, which you can access at any time throughout your studies.
Whichever programme you choose, you’ll learn in a dynamic, active research environment from academics involved in the latest advances in their area. You might discover the ultra-low temperature lab in physics, practise your mooting skills in the mock courtroom, or use state-of-the-art production equipment for film and media projects.
What can you study?
With a Chevening Scholarship, you can study any Chevening-eligible course at Lancaster University.
What do scholars have to say?
‘My course has played a huge role in developing both practical and professional skills. I’ve learned how to write academically at a level suitable for publications, as well as how to critically analyse literature and present complex ideas clearly.’- Majka Ciepielewska, MSci Biomedicine.
‘Being part of such a diverse community at Lancaster has enriched my university experience by allowing me to meet people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.’ – Katie Lord, MSc Digital and Social Media Marketing.
‘I like that Lancaster is a campus university because it’s super convenient. Everything is right on my doorstep, whether it’s a place for hanging out, eating out, study breaks or attending social events.’ – Siti Fitriah, PhD Linguistics.
How to apply
If you’re interested in studying at Lancaster University with a fully funded Chevening Scholarship, our application guidance takes you through everything you need to know.