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Lancaster University
About
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several new universities created in the 1960s.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 78 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,935
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 34%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
37 subjectsARWU
36 subjectsUS News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | =41 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =44 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =90 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =138 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 143 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =157 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 174 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =184 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =188 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 198 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =246 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =249 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =284 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =313 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =407 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =677 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =733 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =769 | 60.1 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 42 | 65.2 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 61 | 60.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 90 | 57.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101â125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 126â150 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176â200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 176â200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201â250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201â250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201â250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201â250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Lancaster University?
Lancaster University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 157, THE Rank =184, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =267.
When was Lancaster University founded?
Lancaster University was founded in 1964.
What are the top subjects at Lancaster University?
Top subjects at Lancaster University include: Linguistics, Ecology, Remote Sensing, English Language & Literature, Ecology.
Where is Lancaster University located?
Lancaster University is located in Lancaster, United Kingdom.