Carlisle
We are Cumbria. We are passionate about our people, our place, and enriching our world and community. With us, you'll get more than just a degree; you'll get life-changing experiences and amazing memories.
We are a growing multi-campus university that is home to over 14,000 students. Encompassing Ambleside, Barrow (from 2025), Carlisle, Lancaster and London, our historic campuses are surrounded by natural beauty, vibrant student communities and endless career opportunities. We're also the only UK university with a campus in a World UNESCO Heritage Site!
It is our mission to provide you with skills you need to pursue your passions, optimise your true potential and go far in your chosen career. To help you achieve this, we offer a wide range of internationally-recognised degrees in health, sports, social work, teaching, business, law, science, conservation, outdoor studies, arts, creativity, tourism, policing, advanced manufacturing engineering, computer science and more.
The University of Cumbria is an excellent choice for anyone looking to pursue higher education in the UK. With specialised courses, strong links with employers, dedicated facilities, stunning campus locations, excellent transport links and low cost of living, lecturers with real world experience, a welcoming student community, and support for every student, we're committed to helping you achieve your academic and career goals.
When you choose to study at the University of Cumbria, you’ll be making a considerable investment in your future. We are committed to helping our students learn practical and applied skills for a successful career, ensuring they become independent and self-reliant and have all the tools they need to optimise their earning potential.
As a close community, our expert academics know and support you for who you are. We take pride in the fact our students feel that they are a name and not just a number; lecturers get to know you and your bespoke needs to ensure you achieve your career ambitions.
But you don't just have to take our word for it. According to the HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024, we’re the No.1 university in the North West and top 10 in the UK for recent graduates in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (97%).
University of Cumbria, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH
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