Universities in Lancashire county

Universities typically provide international students with places in residences: they are equipped with shared kitchen and laundry areas, recreation and living rooms, a fast corporate Wi-Fi network, television, and telephone communication.

University administrations in Lancashire County regularly hold informal events to help international students adapt more quickly and effectively to new conditions, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for them. More than 150 countries are represented by students studying at local universities, which helps each foreign student find like-minded people and support within the student community. And European culture promotes spiritual development and expands the horizons of international students.

The environment in the county is significantly safer than in many other British counties and cities, and student safety is further enhanced through 24/7 surveillance on campuses and convenient bus schedules. Medical conditions in Lancashire for international students are also at a good level thanks to the National Health Service (NHS), which provides free medical care for those with a residence permit (or insurance, or a student visa).

The following institutions are successfully operating in the county:

• Preston University,
• Bolton University,
• Central Lancashire University and others.

All universities in Lancashire are famous for their high-quality education: foreign students can become specialists here in the field of business, economics, finance, management, IT, engineering and life sciences. One of the most popular programs among international applicants is medicine, and humanities and social sciences, linguistics and philology, art and design, journalism and media are also considered strong areas.

The cost of studying at universities in Lancashire averages £5000 per trimester.

Thanks to the active cooperation of Lancashire universities with hundreds of local and global companies, foreign students can gain work experience during their studies that is necessary for future career growth. This opportunity contributes to the fact that more than 90% of graduates of Lancashire universities are employed or continue their education at the next level immediately after receiving their diploma (within 3-6 months).  

Foreign students have the opportunity to undergo an internship or study abroad for a semester: in Europe or the USA. Universities of Lancashire support academic initiatives and even provide their students with free foreign language courses before starting an internship and parallel with it.

To enroll in one of the universities in Lancashire County, you need to take several steps:

1. Choose a university and program that you want to apply to.
2. Research the admission requirements for the chosen program. Most often, they include a list of basic documents: high school diploma, English language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL), letters of recommendation.
3. Fill out an application form.
4. Pay the registration fee and send the required documents to the university (in paper and electronic format).
5. Wait for a response from the university regarding your admission — or rejection.
6. If you receive an acceptance letter, proceed with applying for a student visa.