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Lancaster University's unique collegiate system is at the heart of your student experience. Each of our nine colleges is more than just a place to live – it’s a close-knit community where you’ll find friends, support and a sense of belonging.
With their own social spaces, sports teams, traditions and accommodation, the colleges create smaller, welcoming communities that enrich your time at university. You'll find all the colleges located on campus, so everything you need – including the study centre, university facilities and your classes – is within walking distance.
Wherever you live, your college will become your university family – a support network that stays with you for life.
£195–£197 per week*
You'll have your own private bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a kitchen shared with up to seven other students.
Available in all colleges. Under 18s will have this room type only.
Bedroom: fully furnished with a single bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and bookshelves.
Kitchen: includes a cupboard, fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave, kettle and toaster.
* Prices are for the academic year 2025/26. The length of your accommodation contract will depend upon your course start and end dates, ensuring that you don’t pay for unnecessary weeks.
£133–£177 per week*
You'll have your own private single bedroom with a bathroom shared by up to six students. The kitchen will be shared by up to 12 students, depending on the college chosen.
Available in Bowland, County, Furness, Grizedale and Pendle Colleges.
Bedroom: fully furnished with a bed (with under-bed storage), desk and chair, wardrobe, drawers and shelves.
Kitchen: includes a cupboard storage space, fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave, kettle and toaster.
* Prices are for the academic year 2025/26. The length of your accommodation contract will depend upon your course start and end dates, ensuring that you don’t pay for unnecessary weeks.
£231–£261 per week*
For students who want a little more independence, the studios provide a private single bedroom with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette in a single unit.
Available in Grizedale and Pendle Colleges only.
Bedroom: fully furnished with a bed (with under-bed storage), desk and chair, wardrobe, drawers and shelves.
Kitchen: includes a cupboard storage space, fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave, kettle and toaster.
* Prices are for the academic year 2025/26. The length of your accommodation contract will depend upon your course start and end dates, ensuring that you don’t pay for unnecessary weeks.
Students under the age of 18 will all have private ensuite bedrooms. Under 18s will also receive additional support including daily check-ins with centre staff and a 24/7 telephone helpline.
Ready to book?
The Lancaster University Accommodation Team will get in touch with you once you've confirmed your place with us. Email us at isc@lancaster.ac.uk if you have a question.
On campus – undergraduate colleges
Bowland College
One of the oldest colleges located at the north of campus, with ensuite and shared bathroom options.
Cartmel College
A college with some of the most beautiful views and largest social spaces on campus, offering ensuite rooms.
Country College
The university's biggest college with ensuite and shared bathroom options in townhouses.
Furness College
A smaller, close-knit college offering ensuite and shared bathroom options.
Fylde College
A centrally-located college with ensuite rooms and plenty of games across its social spaces.
Grizedale College
A friendly, sociable college offering all three types of student accommodation.
Lonsdale College
One of the oldest colleges located in the south-west of campus, offering ensuite rooms.
Pendle College
A college offering all three types of student accommodation.
On campus – postgraduate college
Graduate College
A relaxed, friendly and diverse college offering ensuite bedrooms in a quieter university environment for postgraduate students from all over the world.
How do I book my accommodation?
Once you've confirmed your place to study with us, the Lancaster University Accommodation Team will get in touch to arrange your accommodation.
If you’re under 18 on the start date of your programme: we'll offer you a room in our designated under 18s area on campus. For October start dates, you’ll receive this offer via email in August. For January start dates, you’ll receive it in December.
If you’re over 18 on the start date of your programme: we'll ask you which room type you'd prefer. For October start dates, you'll receive an invite to select your preferences in June. For January start dates, you'll receive this in November.
If you confirm your place after any of these dates, you’ll receive your offer or invite to select preferences within 10 days of confirming your programme.