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Please note that:
- Once you begin your application, we may contact you regarding your application for reasons such as reminding you of the deadline or offering help to complete the form.
- If your home university nominates you directly to us, we will send you detailed information on how to apply by email. Please check with your home university whether they are nominating you.
- Incoming study abroad / exchange students coming to Lancaster University for Michaelmas term or Full Academic Year and attending the August International Cultural Experience (ICE) programme will not need to complete this application. They will apply for ICE directly on their study abroad application.
Please read the Global Summer Schools - Terms and Conditions 2025 before you apply.
Application deadline: Monday 14th April 2025
Application tips
To complete your application, please bear in mind that:
- You will need to register to save your application and return to it later.
- We recommend that you register using your university email address. Your password will need to contain at least one number and one special symbol, such as '!' or '#', etc.
- Each time you log in after registering, you must click the email or password box to ensure the 'CAPTCHA' picture appears.
- This form is best completed on Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari web browsers.
What to include
Applications must include the following:
- A copy of your official university transcript.
- Proof of your English Language level if your first language is not English.
- A copy of your passport. You can send it later if you do not have a passport yet. We need a copy of your passport information page to ensure we provide you with the appropriate visa and immigration information.
Entry requirements
To participate in one of our summer schools, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old at the start of the programme.
- Where applicable, meet pre-requisites for the chosen programme. See the programme package for more details.
- Be in good academic standing and on track to pass year 1 of studies.
- If you come from a country where English is not an official language, you will need to provide proof of your language ability.
English Language requirements
- Students studying for a Lancaster University degree with one of our partners are automatically eligible for enrolment based on English requirements and do not need to provide language qualifications to apply.
- Language requirements for students from non-English speaking countries. All students on summer schools must have a good level of English to ensure they can participate fully and have a quality experience. We, therefore, require students who come from a country where English is not an official language to submit evidence of suitable English Language qualifications. Proof of any of the following will be accepted*:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- College English Test (CET) Level 4: 530+ College English Test (CET) Level 6: 493
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels B2-C1
- Lancaster English Proficiency form completed by staff at your home university. Please email globalschools@lancaster.ac.uk to ask for this form.
*We will accept any language qualification that is internationally recognised and at a level equivalent to the above standards.
What happens next?
Once you submit your application form, we aim to assess the form within two weeks. You will receive an offer letter with a link to pay the programme fee. Once we have received payment, we will issue you a visa letter and information on applying for a visa.
You do not need to apply for accommodation; this is included in the summer school package.
Approximately one month before you arrive, we will email you further information about the programme and arrivals details. If you have any questions, please check the Frequently Asked Questions page or email us at globalschools@lancaster.ac.uk.
