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2026 Entry
Whatever you want to achieve, the University of Cumbria has a course for you. Apply for 2026 entry today.
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Apprenticeships
Looking to recruit an apprentice, or become an apprentice? See what the University of Cumbria can offer to develop your business and career.
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Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
Find out more about Graduate Entry Medicine.
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Now Open: Barrow Campus
A new university campus in Barrow-in-Furness, serving the Cumbria region, now open.
Explore Barrow
international students
Ready to start an inspiring academic journey in the UK? Join the University of Cumbria, where international students flourish in a dynamic, supportive community! Discover more about our programmes, student support, and application process.
Learn more
2026 Entry
Apprenticeships
Open Days
Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
Now Open: Barrow Campus
international students
FIND YOUR COURSE
FIVE CAMPUSES. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Open Days
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How to apply
This is Who We Are.
We are changemakers. We support our local communities by training the life savers, innovators, adventurers, creatives and educators of tomorrow.
We are believers. We believe that everyone has the potential to succeed. We're here to help you stay focused so that you can go far.
We are innovators. With our national and global partnerships and research groups, our practice is influenced by the latest research.
No1
University in the Northwest and in the Top 10 in the UK for Graduates into employment or further study within 15 months (97% of Graduates – Graduate Outcomes Survey, HESA 2025).
Proud to Work With
Our Locations
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Where Beauty Inspires Brilliance
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District and the only UK university campus located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, our Ambleside campus is the home of adventure. Here, students studying science and the environment have unrivalled access to the lakeland landscape with its unique habitats and culture.
Explore Ambleside
The Home of Creativity
Our Brampton Rd campus sits just across the river eden, right atop Hadrian's Wall. This beautiful campus is surrounded by parkland, and serves as Cumbria's hub of the arts. Here, students studying film, theatre, photography, and fine art come together as a community of like-minded creatives to turn their passions into careers.
Explore Brampton Road
Where history meets innovation
Our Fusehill St campus has been the home of health and science for over 100 years. It's a place for students studying health, science, education, business, and policing to develop the skills they need to kickstart their career.
Campus
Where Community and Culture Thrive
Sat at the centre of Lancaster, this campus is home to our students in education, health, sport, and business. With access to realistic facilities, local placement opportunities, and decades of knowledge and research, this campus combines innovation and culture to enrich lives and kickstart careers.
Campus
The Home of Opportunity
Our London campus is just steps away from the iconic Canary Wharf. Our East London location enables students in health, education, and business to gain the on-the-job experience and knowledge they need to jump start their careers at a time convenient to them. Learn without limits at our London campus.
Explore London
Where Exciting Careers Are Launched
Located at the heart of the innovative Barrow Learning Quarter, our upcoming Barrow campus will bring the leading-edge skills required to design, build, and deliver complex manufacturing and computer science products.
With industry-standard facilities and fantastic placement opportunities, students will graduate ready to kickstart exciting careers with global companies.
Explore Barrow
Upcoming events
Get Into Uni: Mechanical Engineering & Adult Nursing, The Bridge, Portland Walk, 24th April 2026
24/April/2026
|
11:00 AM
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
28/April/2026
|
MBA and MSc International Management Online Virtual Event Evenings
29/April/2026
|
View All Events
Business & employers
Develop your organisation
We work with national, regional and local businesses to inspire business growth. Find out how we will work with you to develop your organisation, with our business services tailored to your organisational needs.
Develop Your Organisation
Nurture your team
Our Continuous Professional Development programmes (CPD) allow your team to develop new skills and experiences within a flexible study environment linked to your business needs. Discover a pathway that compliments your workplace environment.
Business
Apprenticeships
Project Management
CPD and Short Courses
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Use left/right arrows to navigate tabs
Real World Research
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District and the only UK university campus located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, our Ambleside campus is the home of adventure. Here, students studying science and the environment have unrivalled access to the lakeland landscape with its unique habitats and culture.
Learn More
Research Centres & Networks
Through our academic institutes, centres and networks, research is an integral part of what we do at the University of Cumbria.
Meet Our Centres
The Graduate School
Be a part of something special whilst taking your studies and career to the next level. World changing research happens every day at universities, with breakthrough PhD studies bringing innovation to the
forefront
.
Meet the Graduate School
Ref 2029
The University of Cumbria is committed to increasing the amount of ‘excellent research’ conducted by its staff by actively participating in the
'Research Excellence Framework'
(REF).
REF 2029
PHD Research Students
As research degree students you are a member of our Graduate School, benefiting from practical and pastoral support on your research degree journey
Find out more
Home
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Firefox, Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
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Visit Your Campus - Book An Open Day Today
Your browser does not support the video tag. We suggest you upgrade your browser.
2026 Entry
Whatever you want to achieve, the University of Cumbria has a course for you. Apply for 2026 entry today.
Find Your Course
Apprenticeships
Looking to recruit an apprentice, or become an apprentice? See what the University of Cumbria can offer to develop your business and career.
Apprentice Portal
Open Days
Explore the campuses, chat with students and lecturers, and see if Cumbria could be the start of your story.
Book an Open Day
Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
Find out more about Graduate Entry Medicine.
Learn more
Now Open: Barrow Campus
A new university campus in Barrow-in-Furness, serving the Cumbria region, now open.
Explore Barrow
international students
Ready to start an inspiring academic journey in the UK? Join the University of Cumbria, where international students flourish in a dynamic, supportive community! Discover more about our programmes, student support, and application process.
Learn more
2026 Entry
Apprenticeships
Open Days
Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
Now Open: Barrow Campus
international students
FIND YOUR COURSE
FIVE CAMPUSES. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Open Days
Download our prospectus
How to apply
This is Who We Are.
We are changemakers. We support our local communities by training the life savers, innovators, adventurers, creatives and educators of tomorrow.
We are believers. We believe that everyone has the potential to succeed. We're here to help you stay focused so that you can go far.
We are innovators. With our national and global partnerships and research groups, our practice is influenced by the latest research.
No1
University in the Northwest and in the Top 10 in the UK for Graduates into employment or further study within 15 months (97% of Graduates – Graduate Outcomes Survey, HESA 2025).
Proud to Work With
Our Locations
Use left/right arrows to navigate tabs
Where Beauty Inspires Brilliance
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District and the only UK university campus located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, our Ambleside campus is the home of adventure. Here, students studying science and the environment have unrivalled access to the lakeland landscape with its unique habitats and culture.
Explore Ambleside
The Home of Creativity
Our Brampton Rd campus sits just across the river eden, right atop Hadrian's Wall. This beautiful campus is surrounded by parkland, and serves as Cumbria's hub of the arts. Here, students studying film, theatre, photography, and fine art come together as a community of like-minded creatives to turn their passions into careers.
Explore Brampton Road
Where history meets innovation
Our Fusehill St campus has been the home of health and science for over 100 years. It's a place for students studying health, science, education, business, and policing to develop the skills they need to kickstart their career.
Campus
Where Community and Culture Thrive
Sat at the centre of Lancaster, this campus is home to our students in education, health, sport, and business. With access to realistic facilities, local placement opportunities, and decades of knowledge and research, this campus combines innovation and culture to enrich lives and kickstart careers.
Campus
The Home of Opportunity
Our London campus is just steps away from the iconic Canary Wharf. Our East London location enables students in health, education, and business to gain the on-the-job experience and knowledge they need to jump start their careers at a time convenient to them. Learn without limits at our London campus.
Explore London
Where Exciting Careers Are Launched
Located at the heart of the innovative Barrow Learning Quarter, our upcoming Barrow campus will bring the leading-edge skills required to design, build, and deliver complex manufacturing and computer science products.
With industry-standard facilities and fantastic placement opportunities, students will graduate ready to kickstart exciting careers with global companies.
Explore Barrow
Upcoming events
Get Into Uni: Mechanical Engineering & Adult Nursing, The Bridge, Portland Walk, 24th April 2026
24/April/2026
|
11:00 AM
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
28/April/2026
|
MBA and MSc International Management Online Virtual Event Evenings
29/April/2026
|
View All Events
Business & employers
Develop your organisation
We work with national, regional and local businesses to inspire business growth. Find out how we will work with you to develop your organisation, with our business services tailored to your organisational needs.
Develop Your Organisation
Nurture your team
Our Continuous Professional Development programmes (CPD) allow your team to develop new skills and experiences within a flexible study environment linked to your business needs. Discover a pathway that compliments your workplace environment.
Business
Apprenticeships
Project Management
CPD and Short Courses
Research & Knowledge Exchange
Use left/right arrows to navigate tabs
Real World Research
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District and the only UK university campus located in a UNESCO World Heritage site, our Ambleside campus is the home of adventure. Here, students studying science and the environment have unrivalled access to the lakeland landscape with its unique habitats and culture.
Learn More
Research Centres & Networks
Through our academic institutes, centres and networks, research is an integral part of what we do at the University of Cumbria.
Meet Our Centres
The Graduate School
Be a part of something special whilst taking your studies and career to the next level. World changing research happens every day at universities, with breakthrough PhD studies bringing innovation to the
forefront
.
Meet the Graduate School
Ref 2029
The University of Cumbria is committed to increasing the amount of ‘excellent research’ conducted by its staff by actively participating in the
'Research Excellence Framework'
(REF).
REF 2029
PHD Research Students
As research degree students you are a member of our Graduate School, benefiting from practical and pastoral support on your research degree journey
Find out more