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Lancaster University Reviews

1,308 Reviews by Students

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4.18 / 5 from 1,308 verified student reviews

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1329734 On 20th January 18 verified Verified student

Definitely would recommend this University, the whole experience is incredible - from the halls of residence, to the teaching and the social life, everything is good.

Student Review: 3 /5
By member729511 On 31st December 17 verified Verified student

The best thing about this uni is its societies. There are many opportunities to be engaged in activities, from sports, to management school societies to a lego society.

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1328710 On 10th October 17 verified Verified student

Campus is great has most facilities I need, construction is too restrictive and consuming for students attending lectures and exams.

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By Scott H On 21st July 17 verified Verified student

Fantastic campus and facilities. Smaller variety of nightlife compared to big cities, however Sugarhouse is always a good night filled with students.

Student Review: 5 /5
By nathuk On 30th May 17 verified Verified student

Lancaster was amazing for all of the above. After a year out, I want to return for an MSc.

Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member826606 On 29th May 17 verified Verified student

Internet is patchy across campus, the facilities are generally very good with plenty of bars and shops in case you need something last minute. Union is awful and the scope of the societies is very limited.

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1026511 On 15th May 17 verified Verified student

Cannot really fault the university if you're into campus unis. The one thing to keep in mind is that its not the largest campus and everything is close together. Take that as you will.

Student Review: 4 /5
By Uni-isn't-all-good On 23rd March 17 verified Verified student

University needs more communication within itself.

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1226107 On 19th March 17 verified Verified student

Lancaster University is a fantastic place to live and learn. Off city campus makes it a much nicer area to study and breath. One of the only downsides is the continuous development of the spine, the main walkway up and down campus. However, this shouldn't affect new students as it should be completed. Additionally, the Students Union offers some good services, but I have some misgivings due to its red status for free speech. However, societies still continue to function as normal.

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1125969 On 26th February 17 verified Verified student

Clean campus, nice atmosphere. We have ducks as well.

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Lw7395 On 13th November 16 verified Verified student

I'm not sure what else you could want from a uni it's fab

Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member2281 On 25th October 16 verified Verified student

Wifi is good. It's even at sugarhouse!! Clubs are fun

Student Review: 5 /5
By Beccajane On 5th September 16 verified Verified student

Great uni, the best and I've always wanted to come!

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1223891 On 4th September 16 verified Verified student

Good overall, not too much guidance in terms of careers afterwards, and employability courses mostly repeat what has been taught at school/college.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1023575 On 10th August 16 verified Verified student

Amazing place to study, facilities are amazing, making learning easier

Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member1123295 On 24th July 16 verified Verified student

Very nice community feel on campus and each college has its own bar which is interesting. However there are almost no other entertainment faculties except bars, which is a huge shame.

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By The Human Juggernaut On 30th June 16 verified Verified student

Had an outstanding time so far, but some of the secondary facilities are so poor

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member622581 On 23rd May 16 verified Verified student

Great facilities, great campus

Student Review: 3.8 /5
By nycfayemx On 17th May 16 verified Verified student

Good choice of activities from societies, good student unions bar/club. Always trying to improve the uni which is good to see. Wifi coverage is fairly good, although I seem to get logged out quite often.

Student Review: 4 /5
By member422499 On 17th May 16 verified Verified student

Lancaster University is a great university with so many opportunities, it is rather large in size but with individual colleges, students are able to feel like they're welcomed as part of a smaller community as well.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1122489 On 17th May 16 verified Verified student

Uni is better than I expected. Everything you can imagine is here, campus is stunning and the range of cultures and societies is amazing.

Student Review: 4 /5
By membermls On 2nd May 16 verified Verified student

Wifi coverage needs improvement as it is too easy to disconnect but following the 2nd term update the speed has become better

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1221913 On 16th April 16 verified Verified student

College system makes the mixing process much easier when first arriving

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1121753 On 11th April 16 verified Verified student

LUSU are underfunded and under supported by the uni, comon team

Student Review: 5 /5
By Jake371 On 27th March 16 verified Verified student

One of the best experiences compared to my friends, very friends but also likes to party!

Student Review: 5 /5
By NYC97 On 26th March 16 verified Verified student

Love my experience at Lancaster so far. They have a society for everyone and are very helpful in every aspect of uni life

Student Review: 4 /5
By Raptor42 On 17th March 16 verified Verified student

Tight-nit community, with something for everyone

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1221053 On 15th March 16 verified Verified student

I couldn't love Lancaster more!

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member920942 On 1st March 16 verified Verified student

Good uni but poor wifi and LUSU are annoying.

Student Review: 2.6 /5
By rachnbob1996 On 1st March 16 verified Verified student

Careers are awful.. told me to search on the internet. LOVE the campus feel and the american style college system, meet lots of students doing other subjects and in other year groups

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1120876 On 16th February 16 verified Verified student

The experience at Lancaster is always friendly and polite, with people always happy to help. I love the accommodation on campus because it is so worth the money and always in good shape.

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1220859 On 10th February 16 verified Verified student

Was sound like, any average lad can pull and the staff are alright I suppose

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1020858 On 10th February 16 verified Verified student

Been a fantastic uni for the last year- plenty of things to do on campus and lots of very active societies/clubs to join.

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By Yorkshireman in Lanc On 9th February 16 verified Verified student

Fantastic university with a real sense of community. One exceptional feature is the university's collegiate system, whereby you live in different colleges. This creates a true sense of identity and makes socialising much easier.

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By bigbob2608 On 9th February 16 verified Verified student

Lovely campus, great facilities. I have no problems with the internet even though some people do. Students union is a bit boring and it's hard to get included in societies.

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By Jones396 On 9th February 16 verified Verified student

Great uni, campus looks good and the uni is well located. Wifi should be better though. Also the student union doesn't seem to have much of an effect on me.

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By J Richardson On 9th February 16 verified Verified student

Great university in a good location, with wonderful views.

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member620808 On 7th February 16 verified Verified student

I love Lancaster university. The course is great and the accommodation is amazing!

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By howardhwt On 25th January 16 verified Verified student

Didn't expect it to be this good! No Distractions over here in terms of studying. Variety of clubs and societies for you to try out!

Student Review: 4 /5
By member920601 On 2nd January 16 verified Verified student

Those that are not living on central campus, have to walk quite a bit. The largest issue is that there is no fully covered area to get from the spine to acoomodation on South West Campus.

Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member420358 On 10th December 15 verified Verified student

Campus is so nice, the town is more enjoyable than I thought it would be although its not really that great for the club scene, Internet and Wifi have never let me down, a great place to study

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By pndmcs On 10th December 15 verified Verified student

I love this university because it's far away enough from home that I get my own independence yet close enough to get home

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member919981 On 29th November 15 verified Verified student

The campus has everything you need to live. There are also amazing sports facilities

Student Review: 5 /5
By Fraser20121994 On 25th November 15 verified Verified student

I honestly cannot fault this uni in any way!!

Student Review: 5 /5
By member519673 On 24th November 15 verified Verified student

Unforgettable experience. Amazing facilities, an award winning career dedicated careers service, opportunities to get involved in different stuff depending on interests

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1219432 On 20th November 15 verified Verified student

Great atmosphere, friendly place, good work environment and nice surroundings. What more could you ask from your university?

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1219386 On 20th November 15 verified Verified student

Awesome campus, great facilities, anything a student would want

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1119277 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

County townhouses are without a doubt the best accommodation out there! Living with 12 people is such a great life experience.

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member419254 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

Great facilities both on and off campus. New library is brilliant.

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member619136 On 18th November 15 verified Verified student

Lovely campus uni with halls of residence second to none, easily accessible in a great location

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member419134 On 18th November 15 verified Verified student

Internet widely available but mobile often loses connection

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1319065 On 17th November 15 verified Verified student

Loved my time at Lancaster, great people, great place, brilliant facilities. Only thing that bothers me is my distance from home (about 5 hours away)...

Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member418990 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Students union is a joke. sports funding and other stuff they suck at. Nice amount of facilities on campus though, especially the newly opened "study zone", Sports centre and more. freshers fair was awesome, glad to see so many sports and societies full of people with interest in them

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member918861 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Really great uni, by far the best choice I've made

Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member618850 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

I want some more shops and restaurants

Student Review: 4 /5
By member1018429 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

Love Lancaster everyone's nice

Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member818388 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

I really like the campus, you library card also gives you access to study rooms and buildings almost all hours of the week which is really helpful if you don't want to study in your room or the library. I haven't needed to use the careers service just yet but I know they are there if I need them

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By Lancaster01 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

One of the best universities in the world

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1118252 On 13th November 15 verified Verified student

Lots of campus shops, places to eat and 9 bars.

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member417890 On 6th November 15 verified Verified student

History and Politics student. The university is really awesome, great campus- very green, great facilities.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member417842 On 4th November 15 verified Verified student

I didn't expect my uni experience to be as great as it has been so far! I can't explain just how good the teaching is here and I think it's a huge privilege that Lancaster has teaching staff that are so determined to help you do well.

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1017743 On 2nd November 15 verified Verified student

So many unique opportunities, snazzy library and sports centre, gorgeous campus views, lots of employment fairs and opportunities, great variety of societies, iLancaster app is so helpful

Student Review: 5 /5
By member517643 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

perfect perfectperfectperfectperfect

Student Review: 5 /5
By member517616 On 30th October 15 verified Verified student

Amazing university with a fantastic campus feel - coupled with brilliant careers prospects

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member717547 On 28th October 15 verified Verified student

Interesting international students scene, maybe lacks the attractions big cities can offer. At the same time the small size of the place means almost no criminality and an environment where it's very easy to make friends.

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By adrunkbear On 28th October 15 verified Verified student

I had an amazing time here. I was given amazing opportunities and I was taught by very intelligent people.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1117526 On 28th October 15 verified Verified student

Having fun during my first year!

Student Review: 5 /5
By Bennef On 28th October 15 verified Verified student

Lancaster University is a university where the feeling of pride is almist poignant! The micro - community that the university id made up of provides a forum for success in both the academic and social side of life. Many thanks!

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1117517 On 27th October 15 verified Verified student

Would recommend it to everyone, top university

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1017429 On 26th October 15 verified Verified student

Amazing Univerisity with so much going on, never short of something to do. The campus means you are close to everybody you've met and could easily never leave with the amount there is here. Well never leave except to go to sugar that is...

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1217354 On 24th October 15 verified Verified student

I pity people who didn't choose Lancaster

Student Review: 5 /5
By member417334 On 23rd October 15 verified Verified student

Lovely campus with anything you could need there, you barely have to even leave to go into town! Great facilities already with a lot of development going on to make the future even better

Student Review: 5 /5
By member617143 On 20th October 15 verified Verified student

Amazing campus and friendly atmosphere all round. Clubs and societies are run very well. Internet is amazing, who can complain about 200mbps+ ?

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member917029 On 19th October 15 verified Verified student

great university if you like a peaceful, quite place

Student Review: 5 /5
By member616993 On 19th October 15 verified Verified student

Amazing campus university that has close links to the historic town.

Student Review: 4 /5
By member516973 On 18th October 15 verified Verified student

Great Uni, lot of fun with great teaching, just the Union are rubbish

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1216969 On 18th October 15 verified Verified student

Lancaster University is such an inviting, friendly institute with room to raise opinions & gain support from the union as well as from societies & the colleges within the university.

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1116807 On 16th October 15 verified Verified student

Overall good atmosphere and variety of activities

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member715263 On 7th September 15 verified Verified student

Lovely university if you don't want to be in a big city. If you want crazy nightlife than Lancaster isn't for you! However it's a beautiful campus with great facilities and accommodation.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member1315123 On 28th August 15 verified Verified student

great uni, great location, really nice campus, great societies, really nice people all over campus, nice atmosphere, great resources and teaching, great prospects and good ranking in league tables.

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1114964 On 21st August 15 verified Verified student

Excellent campus, with everything you'd want available

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member814950 On 21st August 15 verified Verified student

The students union is a bit s***, they tend to be really unbalanced towards the different societies an are themselves useless at coming up with good ideas. Aside from that everything is top quality. I'm pretty sure the internet speed is the fastest internet I have ever used!

Student Review: 5 /5
By member914849 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

Thoroughly enjoyed my first year at Lancaster Uni, I've made great friends and I've really enjoyed my course. Being able to chooser a minor subject for first year was interesting as you got to learn about another subject you are interested in.

Student Review: 4.2 /5
By LeftyGuitarist On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

Seriosuly awesome uni- I don't have any real complaints

Student Review: 5 /5
By member814838 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

i absolutely cannot fault my experience

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1214836 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

Everything is really great, lots of opportunities and student support

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1114817 On 17th August 15 verified Verified student

Campus is absolutely beautiful and has everything you could want! There are societies to cater for everybody and LUSU are very useful most of the time. One of the best universities for getting a job after graduating, and the wifi is very accessible all over campus.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member814749 On 16th August 15 verified Verified student

Brilliant university!! Collegiate system Lancaster makes everyone feel inclusive and apart of something from day one. Great variety of socities. And there's always some place to go in a night out on or off campus! I'm so happy I choice to go to Lancaster.

Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member714735 On 14th August 15 verified Verified student

Great university although a little out of the way, I would not go to any other uni!

Student Review: 5 /5
By Smeagol On 14th August 15 verified Verified student

Lovely campus, great staff and lecturers.

Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member714723 On 14th August 15 verified Verified student

100% the best decision I've ever made. Studying literature and linguistics: the three subject concept in first year (for most) can be daunting but allows freedom and if you decide you hate your course you still have options. The campus is beautiful and the accommodation is all fab (even pendle is great). The city is a short bus away and small but has everything you need if you're not looking for the party life people expect in places like Newcastle and Liverpool. Highly recommend a visit day to get a feel for the community and campus. The collegiate system is also such a massive bonus because the support is impeccable if you want it.

Student Review: 4 /5
By member914705 On 14th August 15 verified Verified student

Vice chair of the womens hockey club, had the most brilliant time. Roses is a really special event!!

Student Review: 5 /5
By member514682 On 13th August 15 verified Verified student

100% the right university for me! The campus is amazing, it has everything you could possibly ever need or want, the range of food and drink options is great including a subway and 9 college bars and we even have an ice cream parlour! The sports centre is reasonably priced and very modern. The college system is great, I really feel part of a community and have met some friends for life! Honestly don't have a single negative to say!

Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member914451 On 5th August 15 verified Verified student

Lancaster has been an incredible place to study. I have made so many new friends and the style of halls and the campus really help that, especially with such easy access to all of the facilities used by societies. Everything about my time so far has been great and I look forward to more time in Lancaster!

Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member414450 On 5th August 15 verified Verified student

Great place to go friendly people with East to talk to lectures

Student Review: 5 /5
By jelian On 5th August 15 verified Verified student

Couldn't imagine being anywhere else

Student Review: 5 /5
By member811749 On 31st July 15 verified Verified student

I had such a great year here and settled in so well. I made amazing friends, love the course and everything is so fun at uni!

Student Review: 2.2 /5
By MancSmith On 31st July 15 verified Verified student

Campus is isolated and loud, Constant building work and maintenance, even during end of year "Quiet period". Half the campus smokes pot in public and the porters do nothing about it. Nothing to do but go out drinking. All societies are cliquey and never offer none-drinking activities. Absolutely miserable place, miserable experience, do not attend.

Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member711732 On 29th July 15 verified Verified student

Living on campus is like living in jail. The campus just have two stores and the cost for public transport for town has rised up to 1.70 pounds for a single way ticket.

Student Review: 5 /5
By member911539 On 23rd July 15 verified Verified student

Couldnt ask for more in a university!


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