This section is designed to help with any queries you may have when deciding on your Global Summer School. You will receive information about payment, visas and arrival via email throughout the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section is designed to help with any queries you may have when deciding on your Global Summer School. You will receive information about payment, visas and arrival throughout the application process.
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We will send you travel information approximately one month before the programme start date. We recommend that you fly to Manchester Airport as this has easy access to Lancaster University. If demand is high enough, we may run a coach pickup service for group arrivals at a small fee. We will give you further information about this in the pre-arrivals email.
If you do not use the Coach Transfer Service from Manchester Airport, you can travel to Lancaster by train, coach or taxi. We will send you information in the pre-arrivals email on where to go on campus when you arrive.
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 to study 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.
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 to study at Lancaster University.
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.
The UK is generally a safe place, but it is important to take simple safeguarding precautions:
Tips for staying safe:
- Keep money, valuables and personal documents safe and secure.
- Don't leave luggage unattended.
- If you are unwell, contact a member of staff to let them know you will be staying at home that day.
- If you are outside at night, stay in well-lit areas with your friends.
UK Laws
- You must be at least 18 years old to buy alcohol and tobacco, ID may be required.
- Smoking and vaping are not allowed in enclosed public spaces.
- It is illegal to carry or supply illicit drugs or weapons including knives.
The UK is generally a safe place, but it is important to take simple safeguarding precautions:
Tips for staying safe:
- Keep money, valuables and personal documents safe and secure.
- Don't leave luggage unattended.
- If you are unwell, contact a member of staff to let them know you will be staying at home that day.
- If you are outside at night, stay in well-lit areas with your friends.
UK Laws
- You must be at least 18 years old to buy alcohol and tobacco, ID may be required.
- Smoking and vaping are not allowed in enclosed public spaces.
- It is illegal to carry or supply illicit drugs or weapons including knives.
You will be able to cancel your application and receive a refund under certain circumstances.
Please see the cancellation policy in the Terms and Conditions.
Still haven’t found the answer you're looking for?
If you still haven’t found the answer to your query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly team is on hand to help, just send us an email via the link below.
If you still haven’t found the answer to your query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly team is on hand to help, just send us an email via the link below.