Located in Lancaster, Cumbria’s student life is ideal for international students. Studying at Cumbria offers all the benefits of a bigger city but with the comfort of campus learning.

Your experiences will go beyond your academic studies as you join an international community of students and staff, providing many different opportunities for you to develop new skills, make new friends and create some lasting memories.

Sports clubs and societies

We want you to keep healthy and enjoy every aspect of your life whilst at university. Students have access to a range of health and sports facilities and clubs across our sites, making use of local sports venues.

Join one of many sports clubs – from badminton to paddling – or explore your interests through a diverse range of student societies, from film to gardening. Getting involved is key to a fulfilling university experience.

Studying at the University of Cumbria gives you access to a student experience rich in sporting potential, here are just some of the Sports Clubs available to you as a student:

  • Badminton
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Paddling

There’s a huge range of societies to explore, including:

  • Literature
  • Film
  • Gardening
  • Mountaineering
  • Wildlife

International Foundation Programme

Our International Foundation Programme is designed to develop your skills for degree study at the University of Cumbria.

International Year One

Our International Year One is equivalent to first year of an undergraduate degree.

Pre-Master’s

Our Pre-Master’s programme is designed to prepare you for your taught master’s degree.

Join us today

Our admissions advisors are here to help with your application and answer any questions you have about studying with us.