Lancaster has retained its crown as the top university in North West England in the Complete University Guide 2027.
The national league table confirms Lancaster is ranked tenth in the UK, and has also retained its spot as the top university in north-west England.
The Complete University Guide has released its league tables that rank the best universities in the UK overall and in 74 subject areas.
Some 12 universities on the list are based in North West England.
Each year, the Complete University Guide publishes its UK university and subject league tables to help prospective students make informed choices about their future, including those weighing up late decisions or exploring Clearing options.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Decent said: “Since returning to Lancaster University as Vice-Chancellor, I have been struck by so much that makes our university special, from our beautiful campus and vibrant Colleges to our deep commitment to sustainability and academic excellence.
“Lancaster's ongoing success story is written by the dedication and care of our staff, who are determined to provide the best possible research and teaching environment for our students. I am thrilled to see that we are yet again among the top 10 universities in the UK and the best in north-west England. Congratulations to our wonderful staff!"
Professor Amanda Chetwynd, Chair of the Complete University Guide Advisory Board, said: "Congratulations to Lancaster University for retaining the top spot in this year's North West Complete University Guide rankings.
‘’Our methodology draws on a range of trusted, independent measures that reflect what students care most about - teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.
"This year's rankings show that the opportunity to attend a prestigious university has never been more accessible. The right university is not always the one with the highest entry requirements; it is the one that is the best fit for you, your ambitions and your future."
The main Complete University Guide league table includes 164 institutions and is based on ten measures: entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, research intensity, academic services spend, spending on student facilities, continuation, student-staff ratio, graduate prospects – outcomes, and graduate prospects – on track.
The subject tables are based on six measures (entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, continuation, graduate prospects – outcomes and graduate prospects – on track) and include 164 universities, university colleges and specialist higher education institutions.
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