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Lancaster University Management School
Established in
1964Famous For
MBA, Finance, Management
- Overview
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- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Location
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
Founded in 1964, Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is one of the UK's longest-established business schools, renowned for its global outlook and vibrant international community.
LUMS is among a select group of business schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. It blends world-class research with high-quality teaching and consistently strong student satisfaction. Lancaster welcomes students and staff from over 180 countries and maintains a presence in 24 countries, including campuses in China, Germany, Ghana and Malaysia.
Teaching at LUMS is delivered by a mix of academics and industry practitioners, ensuring students gain practical, career-relevant insights. Alongside full degree programmes, students can opt for flexible ten-week modules, designed to support learning for work, from work and within work contexts.
LUMS is an integral part of Lancaster University, a globally respected institution ranked among the world's top universities.
Taught Programmes
Services
Lancaster University provides dedicated support for international students via its International Student Advisory Service, offering guidance on visas, travel, budgeting, and pre-arrival preparation.
Rankings
MBA
- QS Global EMBA Rankings 2026: Ranked 10th in the UK and 93rd worldwide (Executive MBA programme)
- CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2026: Ranked in Tier One for MBA.
- QS World University Rankings 2026, Business and Management Studies category: 13th in the UK, 96th in the world.
Finance (Master's Programme)
- QS Business Master's Rankings 2027: 15th in the UK, 93rd worldwide.
- QS World University Rankings 2026, Accounting and Finance category: 14th in the UK, tied for 84th worldwide.
- Financial Times Rankings 2026 Masters in Finance (pre-experience) category 9th in the UK, 56th worldwide.
Management (Master's Programme)
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QS Business Master's Rankings 2027: 13th in the UK, 75th worldwide.
Supply Chain Management (Master's Programme)
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QS Business Master's Rankings 2027: 4th in the UK, 26th in the world.
Marketing (Master's Programme)
- QS Business Master's Rankings 2027: Ranked 10th in the UK and 53rd worldwide.
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: joint 9th in the UK, #51-100 in the world.
Business Analytics (Master's Programme)
- QS Business Master's Rankings 2027: =12th in the UK, =84th globally.
- QS World University Rankings 2026, Statistics and Operational Research category: =8th in the UK, 51st-100th in the world.
Accommodation
Lancaster University has won ‘Best University Halls’ in the National Student Housing Survey eight times since 2010. It also holds the International Accommodation Quality Mark, awarded when satisfaction among international students exceeds 90%.
Location
Lancaster is in the northwest of England and is connected to Manchester International Airport by a one-hour rail link. There are also direct rail links between Lancaster and London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Oxford and major cities in Scotland.
Courses offered at Lancaster University Management School
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