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Lancaster University Management School
Established in
1964Famous For
MBA, Finance, Management
- Overview
- Services
- 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
- Full-time MBA
- Business Analytics MSc
- Financial Management MSc
- International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM)
- Leadership and Management PgCert
- Management MSc + MBA (full-time)
- Cyber Security Executive MBA
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
Financial Times Rankings
- 51st in the Master's in Finance pre-experience for 2023
- =76th for the Global MBA in 2022
- 76th for the Executive MBA programme in 2023
QS Business Master’s Rankings 2025
- 13th in the World, 33rd in the UK for Master's in Supply Chain Management
- 41st in the World, 88th in the UK for Master's in Marketing
- 65th in the World, 12th in the UK for Master's in Finance
- 71-80th in the World, 10th in the UK for Master's in Business Analytics
- 70th in the World, 12th in the UK for Master's in Management
QS World Rankings by Subject 2024
- Accounting and Finance: 13th in the UK, =75th in the world
- Business and Management Studies: 9th in the UK, =72nd in the world
- Economics and Econometrics: 25th in the UK, #201-250 in the world
- Marketing: 6th in the UK, #21-50 in the world
- Statistics and Operational Research: 10th in the UK, #51-100 in the world
QS Global EMBA Rankings 2024
- =99th in the world, 9th in the UK
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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