Nine colleges. Nine inclusive communities. One home away from home.
ExploreLancaster 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.
From £177 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 2026/27. The length of your accommodation contract will depend upon your programme start and end dates.
From £139 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 2026/27. The length of your accommodation contract will depend upon your programme start and end dates.
From £242 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 2026/27. The length of your accommodation contract will depend upon your programme start and end dates.
Students who are younger than 18 are only eligible to live in campus accommodation if their birthday falls before 01 July.
Students who do not meet this requirement must live off campus and follow our regulations for underaged students.
The Lancaster University Accommodation Team will get in touch with you once you've confirmed your place with us. Email us at isc-enquiries@lancaster.ac.uk if you have a question.
One of the oldest colleges located at the north of campus, with ensuite and shared bathroom options.
A college with some of the most beautiful views and largest social spaces on campus, offering ensuite rooms.
The university's biggest college with ensuite and shared bathroom options in townhouses.
A smaller, close-knit college offering ensuite and shared bathroom options.
A centrally-located college with ensuite rooms and plenty of games across its social spaces.
A friendly, sociable college offering all three types of student accommodation.
One of the oldest colleges located in the south-west of campus, offering ensuite rooms.
A college offering all three types of student accommodation.
A relaxed, friendly and diverse college offering ensuite bedrooms in a quieter university environment for postgraduate students from all over the world.
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.
