Student review [#16236] for Natural Sciences
at Lancaster University

The underdog. Lancaster University, while not being a Russell Group institution, holds high in university rankings. The 2021 Complete University Guide placed Lancaster University 8th overall, and 3rd for graduate prospects. I believe this is due to the forward-thinking nature of the university, from the constant redevelopment of buildings to exceptional graduate prospects. Furthermore, I have found that its award-winning, yet affordable campus accommodation is better than any I saw on other open days when visiting universities across the UK.

One thing that I believe Lancaster thrives off is its college system. With 9 colleges, smaller communities are formed within the university as a whole and friendly rivalry between colleges results in incredible inter-college sporting events. Additionally, if you were to ask students what their highlight of the academic year was, most students would definitely say Roses. The annual competition with the University of York is an exceptional weekend filled with fun, sport and (somewhat) friendly rivalry.

Overall, I strongly believe Lancaster University, the small university tucked away in the North-West is one to watch in the coming years.