Rankings
How every major ranking places Lancaster University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 26 | $38,287 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 26 | $38,287 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 21 | $34,099 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 19 | $30,463 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 18 | $30,678 | See → |
| Business & management | 17 | $37,708 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 12 | $30,463 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $30,463 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 10 | $34,099 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 10 | $38,287 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 8 | $40,401 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 8 | $37,721 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $30,463 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $41,627 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $38,287 | See → |
Costs and entry
41 courses mention scholarships. 54 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Lancaster University
The job market for Lancaster University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Lancaster University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $37,721 a year; half of Lancaster University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $30,463 and $38,287. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $41,627, humanities & languages $30,463.
How is Lancaster University ranked?
Lancaster University is ranked #157 by QS (2026), #184 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #10 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #14 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Linguistics (#3) and English Language & Literature (#38).
What IELTS score does Lancaster University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (6 of the 11 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Lancaster University offer?
193 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (26), natural sciences (26) and environment, sustainability & agriculture (21).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from Lancaster University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.