University of Cumbria
Tuition
Varies by program
About University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria is a public university established in 2007 in Carlisle, United Kingdom, with roots going back to 1882 through legacy institutions. A member of the Cathedrals Group, the university is committed to inclusive, accessible higher education. It operates six campuses: Carlisle Fusehill Street, Carlisle Brampton Road, Lancaster, Ambleside (situated within the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site), London (Canary Wharf area), and Barrow-in-Furness. Academic provision spans five institutes: Institute of Health; Institute of Education, Arts and Society; Institute of Science & Environment; Institute of Business, Industry & Leadership; and Institute of Engineering, Computing and Advanced Manufacturing. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research (PhD, DBA, MRes) and apprenticeship programmes. It was awarded Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 and reports 97.5% of graduates entering employment or further study within 15 months (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026). The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine offers graduate-entry MBBS Medicine.
Institution profile
- Short name
- UoC
- Founded
- 2007
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Graduate employment
- 97.5%
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
English requirements defined
Undergraduate: equivalent of IELTS 6.0; Postgraduate taught: equivalent of IELTS 6.5. Nationals of majority English-speaking countries or those who completed a degree in English are exempt. Various English language tests accepted.
Admissions
- Language req.
- Undergraduate: equivalent of IELTS 6.0; Postgraduate taught: equivalent of IELTS 6.5. Nationals of majority English-speaking countries or those who completed a degree in English are exempt. Various English language tests accepted.
- Application deadlines
- Vary by program and intake
Academics
- Language
- English
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
See individual programs for official fees and student categories.
About
University of Cumbria is a public university founded in 2007, with campuses across Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, London and Barrow-in-Furness, UK.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- international.admissions@cumbria.ac.uk
- General contact
- enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk01228 588 588
- Domestic admissions
- enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk01228 588 588
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.