International Study Centre

Student accommodation

Arrange your room

If you require support in sourcing accommodation, please contact our Lancaster ISC Central Student Support Team to enquire about our currently available accommodation options.

Welcome home

You can choose to live in student accommodation or arrange your own private accommodation. Living on campus alongside other students is the ideal way to make the most of your student experience.

Why live in University-managed accommodation?

Lancaster University is one of only a few UK universities to operate a collegiate system. This means you live, socialise and graduate with members of your college.

Studying at a large, internationally focused university, you still get to feel part of a smaller close-knit community. You will meet and mix with people from different courses, and share interests outside of your studies. There are many activities to enjoy on campus.

Be part of a student community

The eight colleges are one of the most distinctive and valued features of Lancaster University. Each one is an individual community. It has its own identity, administration, student executive, social scene and facilities.

On-campus accommodation is offered on a self-catering basis to International Study Centre students. It is located within the colleges, so your choice of accommodation will depend on the college you are allocated to. If you live off campus you will still join a college. You can be as involved in college activities as you like.

Each college has its own Residence Officer. This means you will have a friendly face to approach with any queries or issues you may have.

Your new home

How much will my accommodation cost?

Room type Price per week Facilities
Standard
£85 – £113 
 Shared toilet, shower and kitchen facilities, with a wash basin in your room
Ensuite
£118 – £128
 Private bathroom and shared kitchen
Superior ensuite
£130 – £140
 Private bathroom and shared kitchen
Townhouse £124 12 students each have their own room, with 6 shared shower rooms, a large communal kitchen / dining area and lounge

Tenancies in most University accommodation last between 36 to 44 weeks. Tenancies in the townhouses last for 43 weeks.

Rent includes:

  • Heating, lighting, electricity
  • 24-hour security presence during term time
  • High-speed Internet
  • Insurance for your possessions, up to the value of £4,500.

What do I need to know?

Please secure your accommodation before arriving in the UK to study. This will ensure that you have no difficulty confirming your course at immigration or police registration (if required).

How do I book my room?

  1. Request accommodation when you apply for the International Study Centre.*
  2. Confirm your place at the International Study Centre. The accommodation team will then contact you with your University Student ID and an invitation to apply for accommodation online.
  3. Apply for accommodation online. The University will then send you a room offer.
  4. Accept the room offer by signing and returning the Occupancy Agreement to the University and making all due payments. Please read the Terms & Conditions and cancellation policy.

*Accommodation is subject to availability. The cost shown is intended as a guide only and subject to change. The cost of your room will be confirmed in the tenancy agreement.

George from Zambia studied International Foundation Year in Law.

"The accommodation is brilliant, you get your own private room and a shared kitchen which has everything provided. After class there are societies you can join, excellent surroundings to relax in and brilliant sporting pitches."

George from Zambia studied International Foundation Year in Law