Travel information and entry to the UK
It is important that you obtain the correct visa or entry clearance to study in the UK. You will be sent detailed information about visas and immigration when you have accepted your offer and paid the fee.
Most students will need to get a Standard Visitor Visa to attend a summer school without further study. Students continuing to study in the UK may need another type of visa.
The University does not provide insurance, you may want to explore insurance options to cover travel, loss or damage to personal possessions and medical costs.
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Getting to Lancaster
Lancaster University is approximately 3 miles south of the City of Lancaster. The campus is within 70 miles of Manchester’s International Airport and is well served by road and public transport links.
Students arriving at Manchester International Airport are met on arrival by LU staff and transported to Lancaster University. Transportation to and from the airport on the specified arrival and departure dates is included in the programme fee.
Accommodation
Students are guaranteed a catered, en-suite room on campus. Their bedroom will be fully furnished with a single bed, desk and chair, wardrobe, and bookshelves as well as their own private bathroom. Linen (towels and bedding) are provided. Students will have some shared facilities such as the kitchen and dining area. Please be aware that the images and videos on this page may not correspond exactly to the en-suite room students will be staying in.
Dedicated staff are on duty day and night to provide pastoral care and emergency first aid response, and to ensure students’ safety and wellbeing. Lancaster University has 24/7 security on campus.
Meals
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided by the University catering team.
All food allergies and dietary requirements provided as part of the application process are passed to the University catering team. If there has been a change or a new requirement not listed on the student’s application, please notify us immediately at preuniversityglobalschools@lancaster.ac.uk
Important dates
- Application deadline (TBC)
- Deposit securing the application deadline (TBC)
- Arrival in Lancaster: 12 July 2026
- Document check: 13 July 2026 (students should make sure to retain their passport, visa and boarding pass)
- Programme begins: 13 July 2026
- Programme finishes: 24 July 2026
- All departures: 25 July 2026
Academic instruction at Lancaster
During a student’s time at Lancaster, they will have the opportunity to take part in a range of academic subject tasters led by Lancaster University academics and PhD students. Their exploration of major disciplines may include Architecture, Computing, Design, Engineering, Film and Media, History, Languages, Law, Philosophy, Psychology.
Typical day
A detailed timetable will be shared before the programme begins. All participants will share daily meals and days out on wednesday afternoons and weekends.
Typical daily schedule (timings may vary):
- Breakfast: 7.30am to 8.30
- Lectures or tutorials: 9.30 to 12.00
- Lunch: 12.00 pm to 13.30
- Lectures or tutorials: 14.00 to 16.30
- Dinner: 17.00pm to 18.00
- Evening activities: from 19.00
- Check in and roll call: 22.30
- Students in their own rooms: by 23.00
Download full Terms and Conditions pdf here: Pre-university Global Summer Schools Terms and Conditions.
