Where you live is an important part of your university experience. Lancaster is a vibrant university city offering all the benefits of a great student life experience within a small and welcoming community.

The university provides a range of campus accommodation to cater for all budgets offering excellent value for money. It provides a safe environment for you to live, study and socialise.

Waddell Halls*
Situated on campus, Waddell Halls ensure convenient access to lectures and seminars while offering a peaceful retreat from the main campus bustle. The centre of Lancaster is just a 10-minute walk away.

Waddell Halls offer a total of 241 rooms, including 227 standard single bedrooms and 16 ensuite options. Each flat accommodates between 6 to 7 students, providing a comfortable living environment with shared facilities.

Features:

  • Events organised by the Residence Life Assistant for both on- and off-campus activities
  • Open-plan kitchen and dining area, complete with a communal lounge and shared bathrooms
  • Adapted rooms available for students with mobility or hearing impairments
  • On-site bike storage and included contents insurance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wi-Fi

*Please note: On-campus accommodation is available to students who are over 18 years of age.

Shared House
For students who do not wish to live at Cumbria’s Lancaster campus, there are affordable house share options in Lancaster to choose from.

If you choose to live in private rented accommodation, you must not live more than one hour away from campus. See below example locations within close distance to Campus and our International College:

Coulston Road, Lancaster
Distance to Campus: 12-minute walk

Hope Street, Lancaster
Distance to Campus: 9-minute walk

Queen Street, Lancaster
Distance to Campus: 20-minute walk

This is a sample of accommodation options available, please click below for a more comprehensive list of available house share options.

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