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Applying to ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Abroad at Lancaster University
To make your online application you first need to be nominated by the appropriate office at your home institution. Once nominated we will send you a link to apply online.
If the staff at your home institution would like more information about the nomination process for Lancaster University, please ask them to email studyabroad@lancaster.ac.uk.
What to include
Applications must include:
- A Current Transcript (Your transcript needs to be an official copy. If it is not in English you will also need to provide an official translation.
- ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Plan: A list of modules you want to study (view available modules here).
- English Language: If you are not a national of a country that has been deemed to be a majority English-speaking country, proof of your English Language level will be required.
- Passport: A copy of your current passport.
You do not have to provide a personal statement but please share with us anything you think is relevant to your application e.g. module choices, mitigating circumstances, etc.
Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
You are expected to have a GPA of 3.0, a credit or grade B average or equivalent. If you do not meet this requirement, or have any questions about whether you are eligible to apply, please contact your ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Abroad Office at your home institution.
You must have completed a year of undergraduate study at your home university before coming to Lancaster.
Language Requirements - Undergraduate students
If you are a national of a country that has been deemed to be a 'majority English-speaking country', you are not required to submit evidence of your English language ability.
Our English requirements are:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other elements);
- TOEFL IBT: 87 overall (with at least 22 in writing, 18 in reading and 17 in the other elements);
- Pearson PTE Academic: 58 overall (with at least 50 in writing and 42 in the other elements);
- Cambridge CPE: 176 overall (with at least 169 in writing and 162 in the other elements);
The language certificates must have been issued within the past 2 years and be valid on the start date of your studies at Lancaster.
We may also be able accept some of the High School English language qualifications.
Students who have IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each element) or Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall (with at least 42 in each element) can take part in the short pre-sessional English language course course instead of retaking their tests.
If you are a non-native English speaker studying at an English speaking university, please include a copy of the Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate, e.g., IELTS, Pearson or TOEFL you submitted when you applied to your home University/College.
Students coming for less than 6 months
If you are coming to Lancaster for less than 6 months, we will still need to review your English Language ability. However, we can accept a wider range of certificates including a written English Language proficiency voucher form signed by your home university. This voucher form will be emailed to you at the time of the application.
Students coming for more than 6 months
We will accept the most recent SELT according to the English Language requirements outlined above or equivalent. We may also be able accept some of the High School English language qualifications.
Students under the age of 18
Any student who is under the age of 18 when they arrive in Lancaster will need to follow the guidelines set by the University's Policy for the admission of students under the age of 18.
If you have any further questions about this, you can email studyabroad@lancaster.ac.uk
Deadline
Application Deadlines
Full Year and Michaelmas-only (October) entry: 31 May (30 April priority deadline)
For Lent/Summer terms (January) entry: 31 October
Receiving your offer
Once you have completed and submitted your online application, we will endeavour to:
- Review your application within 10 working days;
- Send you a formal offer via email when your application has been accepted;
- Email you accommodation information after the application deadline has closed.