Partner universityLancaster
Lancaster campus, Bowerham Road, a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
Over 14,000 students and 150 years of higher education, with campuses in Lancaster, Carlisle, Ambleside, Barrow and London.
Your student
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Overview
The University of Cumbria builds on 150 years of higher education and teaches more than 14,000 students across Lancaster, Carlisle, Ambleside, Barrow and London. Its programmes are career-focused, with strong links to employers in health, education, business and the outdoors.
No.1 in the North West and Top 5 in the UK
HESA 2026
September 2025 and January 2026 cohorts
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
International College 2026–27
Choose a subject area to see its programmes.
Works with the BBC, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems
Employers the university names for its degree apprenticeships
From the university's own pages. Named employers are not job offers.
5 programmes
A health degree prepares you to care for people and improve wellbeing in hospitals, communities and public health.
4 programmes
A business degree gives you a broad understanding of how organisations work, from strategy and finance to people and operations.
2 programmes
An education degree prepares you to teach, support learners and shape how education works.
2 programmes
A psychology degree helps you understand how people think and behave, a skill valued in health, education and business.
1 programme
A life sciences degree builds laboratory and research skills used in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and science.
1 programme
A computing degree gives you programming and problem-solving skills that are in demand in every industry.
Examples only. Careers depend on the degree, grades and experience.
Sources:Careers and EmployabilityCumbria news, Sept 2026International College brochure 2026–27About the University of Cumbria
Programmes
Search by name, or narrow the list by level, study route, subject and start month. Open a programme for its entry requirements, fees and dates.
20 programmes
Routes & fees
Every study route at this university, with its tuition and scholarships. Choose a nationality to see only the routes open to that student.
Highest scholarship
£3,000
Tuition from
£9,500per year
The lowest published fee of each route, before scholarships.
1 yearStarts January / September
A one-year preparation course. Meet the progression requirements and you start year 1 of the degree.
£16,000 per year
Progression scholarshipup to £1,000 per year when the student moves on to the degree
1 yearStarts January / September
The first year of the degree with extra support. Meet the progression requirements and you go into year 2.
£16,000 per year
Progression scholarshipup to £1,000 per year when the student moves on to the degree
1–2 termsStarts May
A short course (1–2 terms) that prepares graduates for the master's.
£9,500 Pre-Master's · 1 term
Progression scholarshipup to £2,000 when the student moves on to the degree
Full degreeStarts January / September
Start the master's degree straight away.
£16,000 to £17,500 per year
Pay only after you receive your offer. You will need your student ID / reference number from the offer letter. Check the amount on the offer letter before paying.
Deadlines
The next application deadlines at this university, and the key dates of each intake.
Next application deadline
4 Dec2026
19 days left
International Foundation Programme
International Year One (IYO)
Direct Entry (Master's)
Application Deadline
4th Dec 2026
Deposit Deadline
7th Dec 2026
PCI Deadline
11th Dec 2026
CAS Request Deadline
16th Dec 2026
Application deadline
4th Dec 2026
PCI deadline
11th Dec 2026
Deposit deadline
16th Dec 2026
CAS request deadline
16th Dec 2026
Deadlines can close early when places fill. Apply as soon as the student has their documents.
Campus life
Lancaster campus, Bowerham Road, a 10-minute walk from the city centre.
Nearest airport
MANManchester Airport (MAN), from about 1 h 10 by direct train to Lancaster
Lancaster city centre: 10 minute walk
Approximate times. Train times from Lancaster station. Source: Trainline, checked 4 Nov 2026.
3 termly instalments
£150 to pay termly, taken off the first term invoice; needs a UK guarantor or Housing Hand
Click any room to see it on the university website.
How to find us – Cumbria International College
Lancaster campus tour
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Student stories
6 student stories from Cumbria, 6 on video.
Diya
“Completing the Health and Medical Biosciences pathway has been an amazing experience. I’ve discovered how passionate I am about healthcare, and I’m really excited to continue into Occupational Therapy and work directly with patients in the future.”
Subhan
“Studying Business on the IYO programme has helped me understand how organisations really work.”
Shuvaraj
“The IYO Business programme has given me strong foundations in marketing, finance and teamwork.”
Joshua
“I've also met lots of people from different cultures on my programme which has helped me integrate really well in the UK.”
Ogomide
“The University of Cumbria International College team have been very welcoming.”
Samuel
“The Health and Medical Biosciences IFP has built my confidence so much. It’s given me a strong foundation for nursing, and I can’t wait to move on to the next stage of my journey and train as a nurse.”
Open any programme at Cumbria for its entry requirements, payment plan and key dates, or ask our team to help you choose.
Information last updated 8 Nov 2026.
