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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.
Best - the campus facilities, beautiful and green Improve - Student Union running and management
One of the best aspects is the facilities such as the Study areas and the space in Management Building also for study and particularly the ability to prebook rooms in the Library. However in terms of student support, from a friend's experience I know there is a long wait time for a therapy request, i think students would benefit from more mental health support, perhaps something more than the option for drop-ins.
Lancaster University is a really nice place to study! From its facilities to the support for students, the environment, people, and even the ducks are wonderful. This university is giving me one of the most memorable moments in my life right now!
Lancaster’s campus is often described as a small town of its own, with everything students need in one place. Easy access to Lancaster city — an affordable, lively student city with lots of events. ranks highly in UK league tables and offers excellent academic support.
Lancaster University is a great place to study because its smaller campus and city size create a strong sense of community that is often harder to find at larger UK universities. While Lancaster may be smaller than many institutions, this is actually one of its greatest strengths. The campus environment and the close-knit nature of the city foster a safe, welcoming space where genuine friendships are formed and meaningful communities develop. This sense of belonging makes it easier for students to settle in, feel supported, and engage fully with university life. Alongside this community feel, Lancaster offers a high standard of education. Lecturers are passionate and approachable, teaching is research-led, and there are valuable opportunities for academic development and independent research. The university provides a supportive environment in which students are encouraged to grow not only academically, but also professionally and personally. I have consistently felt supported throughout my studies, including during my year abroad on placement, where I remained connected to the university community despite being away. If there is one area for improvement, it would be ensuring that any changes to curricula or modules are more directly informed by student input. While it is understood that final decisions sit with the university, students should be central to discussions about module content and structure, as we are the primary recipients of the teaching. Feedback on the success, relevance, and impact of modules should play a key role in shaping academic offerings. Overall, I have had a very positive experience at Lancaster University and feel that it provides a balanced, inclusive, and supportive environment that enables students to thrive.
I love lancaster university, it has such a community feel and has never failed to feel like home. The facilities on campus are great and town has everything you would need. It's close to Morecombe, the Lakes, Liverpool, Manchester so it's always fun to have a day trip away if wanted. My course is really engaging and interesting and the support from the course, careers team and mental health support is excellent.
18-24 years
I love Lancaster University for so many reasons. For me, one of the most important things is the campus and collegiate system. Coming from North Yorkshire, this comes across as a much friendlier and welcoming community, which is less overwhelming than city-based universities. The campus is beautiful with woodland walks, lots of outdoor seating, green areas, wildlife and open spaces. The broad range of services and amenities on campus makes a massive difference to the university experience. From the careers service, scientific writing centre, the maths and sats hub, food outlets, the library, study spaces, shops, pharmacy, doctors' surgery, and so much more, there is little that Lancaster University doesn't have or can support you with.
What makes Lancaster University such a great place to study? I admire their commitment to sustainability and the environment. The campus is very nice to look at and the staff can be friendly and attempt to solve problems. The student union is a big part of the university and actually push back on things that should not have been established in the first place. Lecturers seem to take feedback seriously especially in the LEC department, my favourite department I think most, if not all, departments should be modelled after LEC. What could be improved about Lancaster University? There's always room for improvement everywhere. If possible the psychology department needs a complete remodel. Course structure could also be a bit more modernised, it feels that for 3 years I have learnt facts gathered from the 1950s. As I study a join degree, I see psychology students and biology students each receive awards each year for instance who got the highest grade ect. But my course, even though we are invited to these events never even present as a category to get offered an award. It might seen menial but I have worked so hard too and the worst part of my journey at Lancaster University is that I don't feel like I belong here, each and every step of the way my course has reminded me of that.
Lancaster offers amazing support in relation to career planning and applications. In addition, it is a great environment to study in as it is quite a quiet and small town, meaning there is minimum distractions. Lancaster being a campus university is also ideal as it means all classes are relatively close by and easy to travel between. The one downside I have experienced whilst studying at Lancaster University is that the Students' Union are quite reluctant to fund academic competitions and some sports teams, which is not ideal. But please note, I do not know all of the background information regarding this and perhaps there is a valid reason, this is just my experience.
Student support for careers is good and the teaching is of high quality. Student union could offer more
The campus and facilities are good. The library is especially well suited for the needs of students. One difficulty is the differences in marking in certain departments. Additionally, the placement application was aided by the dedicated placement staff.
The campus is very useful with walking distances and options but construction work takes a while which blocks a few paths off so makes the walk a lot longer
Best aspects are the university facilities - the library and lecture theatres, along with various study spaces are great. worst - sometimes the union can let down students (such as cutting the funding for the sports teams across the university)
Very good teaching, needs more in the city. feels like even the next town over has more to do
I have really enjoyed studying at lancaster university. my course covers a wide variety of environmental topics which I’ve found both interesting and helpful in thinking about future career paths. I conducted my placement last year with a fantastic organisation called SolarforSchools as a UK environmental educator. My placement allowed me to build on work I had learned whilst at university and get real-world experience. I am now working part-time with my placement whilst in my final year as an educator and marketing specialist! i think the university support has been really good. Any issues big or small can be helped with by the lovely members of staff via email or on campus. I think lancaster is a really good location for environmental students as it’s in close proximity to the beautiful lake district which I often go to hike around with my friends. Lancaster University has such an amazing array of societies to join. i joined rowing in my second year and have made so many life long friends.
My department is really good academically, there is lots of support and opportunities to develop key skills for after graduating. The placements and careers team are also very helpful, and were a great place for support while I was applying to placements. There isnt really much to do in lancaster and some facilities feel very cramped. The library and the gym especially get very busy if you dont get there at unusual times.
I think the best aspects are the location and course itself. I love the course and I think that its closeness to the lakes, and remoteness from town makes it as ideal as someone who is relatively introverted. I think that the course is well structured and the universities careers service pushes a range of opportunities in my field. I also think that the placement program is very necessary. I think the worst aspects are the student union. As someone who does a lot of sport, they are unwilling to help fund my sport specifically, there is minimal conversation over changes to procedure and there have been times where the student union have actively campaigned against my society in funding talks. I also think that the SU's statement surrounding the recent controversy with the University allowing a convicted rapist to graduate was disingenuous. They have on numerous occasions, failed to get involved with supporting clubs when members have accused other members of such things. I think that the student union needs to have more transparency and a better level of accountability. I also think that more support needed to be given to the campus bars, as the loss of them has been a tragedy for community space.
Lancaster is truly a home away from home.
4.2
Perfect, needs renovation tho