Lancaster University - Education Abroad

About the Program

Spend your semester or academic year studying in Parkland, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the countryside. You’ll have the extending sea on one side and Lancaster city on the other.

At Lancaster university, you’ll have a large range of programs to choose from whether it be the sciences and engineering or liberal arts. The program is also ideal for Nursing majors who study abroad during their fall semester.

Apply to Lancaster University

Deadline to Apply for Spring 2025

Tuesday, October 18, 2024

Deadline to Apply for Fall 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Academics

Exchange students may choose courses in any study area, as long as they meet any prerequisites for the course. Students register for 12 credits in the fall and 16 credits in the spring. Browse available courses in the Study Abroad Handbook.

Bachelor degrees at Lancaster are completed in three years thus the course levels are different at both institutions:

Lancaster Course Level	UMaine Course Level
100	100 and 200
200	300
300	400

Pay attention to these course levels when choosing your classes as they will determine difficulty and time commitment both inside and outside of the classroom.

Transfer credits:

4 credit hours at Lancaster University = 4 credit hours at UMaine

Best Suited Majors

Studio Art
Biology
Environmental Studies
Management
Physics
Psychology
Finance
Chemistry
English
Film and Media
Marketing
Political Science
Theater

Other Majors

Art
Accounting
Art History
Computer Engineering
Biochemistry
Creative Writing
Ecology
Communications
Economics
Environmental Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Gender Studies
History
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Sociology
Geography
International Relations
Music
Philosophy
Women Studies

Estimated budgets for Lancaster University:

Fall 2024 (Michaelmas term):

Welcome Week September 30 – October 4

Semester Dates: 6 October to 13 December

Spring 2025 (Lent and Summer terms):

Semester Dates:

Lent: 10 January to 21 March

Summer: 28 April to 27 June

*Exams conducted within term dates

For more specific dates, visit Academic Calendar.

Students should pay attention to the following designation to determine appropriate courses which are called modules at Lancaster:

FY – taught throughout the academic year

M – in Michaelmas term (Fall Semester)

L – in Lent term (first part of Spring Semester)

LS – in Lent and Summer terms (full Spring Semester)

S – in Summer term (second part of Spring semester)

M or L – in either Michaelmas (Fall Semester) or Lent term (first part of Spring Semester)

Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

Full-Time Enrollment:

Michaelmas term – 12 Lancaster credits

Lent/Summer term – 16-20 Lancaster credits

Full academic year – 30-32 Lancaster credits

Exchange students are required to pay an immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS) when they apply for their student visa. Students must complete the payment and return to the immigration application in less than 30 minutes.

Students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time if they are studying a full-time degree-level program. Students studying a full-time program below degree level can work up to 10 hours per week during term time. Outside of term time, students can work full-time, which is usually around 40 hours per week.

You must have a Tier 4 Student visa to work in the UK.

At Lancaster University, American students live with other international students as well as British students in on-campus residences called ‘colleges.’ Read about the eight Lancaster colleges to decide which college you would like to live in and join. These colleges sponsor social events, gathering places, and many activities. Housing during Easter break (almost all of April) is not included in the housing cost for the semester. Students studying at Lancaster University for the Lent and Summer term should set aside sufficient funds to cover housing during Easter break.

Housing is guaranteed for exchange students. Students can live in a single room in a suite with a shared bathroom, a single room with a private bathroom, or students can share a room with another international student. Read more about accommodation options.

LANCASTER				UMAINE
Aggregation Score	Percentage	Letter Grade	Descriptor	UMaine Grade
24	90 – 100	A+	Excellent	A
21	80 – 89	A		A
18	70 – 79	A-		A
17	67 – 69	B+	Good	A-
16	64 – 66	B		B+
15	60 – 63	B-		B
14	57 – 59	C+	Satisfactory	B-
13	54 – 56	C		B-
12	50 – 53	C-		C+
11	47 – 49	D+	Weak	C
10	44 – 46	D		C-
9	40 – 43	D-		D (No transfer credit)
0 – 8	0 – 39	F	Fail	F

Campus

During your time at Lancaster, you’ll have no shortage of outdoor activities from hiking, canoeing, climbing, and exploring the city. Choose between spending your time in Lancaster city or hop on a train for a day or weekend trip to Liverpool, Manchester, or London.

A Castle Tour Near Lancaster

Tour old castles near the university

Student Favorites

Hiking through national parks
Walk the cobbled streets of the city
Have a coffee or tea at the castle cafe
Visit one of Lancaster’s many music festivals held throughout the year
Take part in the annual light festival
Take a say trip to Morecambe and explore the coastal paths
Visit the Lake District where artists, poets, and explorers have been inspired for years.

Learn More About an Education Abroad at Lancaster

Erika Clement

Assistant Director of Education Abroad

Book an Appointment

5713 Chadbourne Hall RM 122
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
207. 581.3437 | studyabroad@maine.edu

Yijie Ren

Education Abroad Advisor

Book an Appointment

5713 Chadbourne Hall RM 122
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
207. 581.3437 | studyabroad@maine.edu