University of Cumbria Ambleside
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Nestled in the heart of The Lake District National Park, our Ambleside Campus is the only university campus in the UK located in a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Studying here, you’ll get unrivalled access to 912 square kilometres of stunning landscape – with more than 150 high peaks, 52 lakes and tarns with unique habitats and wildlife to discover. A spectacular landscape shaped through the endeavour of humankind over thousands of years.
We have some exciting and unique facilities on campus, including our own bouldering wall, impressive science labs, and an equipment hire department for hiking, mountaineering, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and climbing. after a day of learning, action, or adventure, the SU bar, “The Struggle”, is the perfect place to meet friends and catch up on Lake District life.
Our compact and friendly campus is just a short walk away from Ambleside town centre and a short bus ride away from iconic towns like Grasmere, Keswick, and Windermere with great restaurants, quirky bars, and top Lake District attractions to discover.
THREE REASONS WHY WE LOVE OUR AMBLESIDE CAMPUS:
- We are the largest provider of outdoor study degrees in the whole of the UK. The choice of courses we have, backed by outdoor expertise and partners who all share our passion to live, love, and protect the great outdoors provides a fantastic platform for so many careers.
- The outdoors might be spectacular but indoors our student accommodation is the perfect place to unwind, with modern open-plan living spaces next door to our campus. We have invested millions of pounds into building accommodation students can call home.
- The Lake District National Park is a place where the world stops to take a breath. Beautiful scenery, fresh air, the deepest lakes, highest mountains, and longest coastlines. We are so lucky to call it our home.
Student Life
Ambleside has a fantastic flexible learning space based in the Barn Library with additional study space in the nearby Charlotte Mason Building.
Named 'The Struggle' after the iconic Kirkstone Pass, a short stretch from campus famously known for its steepness, reaching this bar is the perfect end-of-day challenge for adventurers. Race your friends to the top and then relax in a space dedicated to student socials and affordable drinks.
Located at the centre of our campus, The Barn is the perfect place to warm yourself up after a fun adventure. Serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks, and meals, The Barn's light, peaceful atmosphere is ideal for studying or relaxing.
Looking for an indoor workout? Our very own on-campus gym is an affordable price for all students with all the equipment you'll need to get fit for the Fells.
For more indoor adventures, our campus benefits from having its very own rock climbing wall. Fitted with crash mats, you will find staff and students demonstrating their skills, practising new climbing techniques, and teaching each other the ways of the wall. Societies and students are welcome to book the Bouldering Wall to use in their leisure time.
The Ambleside Campus Nature Reserve sits behind our halls of residence on Rydal Road. It comes from a collaboration between the student-led Biodiversity on Campus Group and the Ambleside Campus Management team. Together, they have crafted a management plan to aid in the development of the Nature Reserve. There are plans for interpretation, habitat creation, and improved accessibility so that the space may serve as a wonderful resource for our Institute of Science and Environment students and an oasis for all to enjoy.
Housing
The university has invested £4.5m into the campus accommodation in Ambleside, set in the heart of the Lake District, Ambleside is the perfect backdrop for university life and your student experience. If you're thinking of studying here our campus accommodation offers high-quality facilities and en-suite bathroom options that tie in with the unique natural Lake District environment.
71 Ensuite bedrooms, split in 7 Townhouses still offering open plan kitchen dining and lounge. Shared between 8-11.
These consist of: Fellbarrow, Yewbarrow, Stybarrow, Eagle Crag, Castle Crag, Rosthwaite and Seathwaite
These bespoke student halls were created for the Ambleside Campus and opened in September 2016. The £4.5m development provides high-quality ensuite rooms and facilities designed to tie in with the unique natural Lake District environment.
2023/24 Prices
Ensuite: €160 Pw
We also advertise houses in the local area owned by private landlords through Cumbria StudentPad.
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The University of Cumbria is offering an international fees discount scholarship of up to £2,000 (per year of study); this is available to most Non-EU and Non-EEA international students enroling with us in the academic year 2024/25.
Our EU Transition Scholarship offers financial support to our European students wishing to study with us full-time in the academic year 2023/24 and 2024/25. If you normally reside in the EU or the EEA and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September 2024 and January 2024, you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees.
The value of the scholarship brings your tuition fees in line with that of UK students and will be automatically applied for all eligible EU students.
Are you considering a postgraduate degree in the UK? If so, a GREAT scholarship could be for you!
GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by the University of Cumbria with the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council.
We are offering £11,000 towards tuition fees for students from specific countries enrolling in the Master's courses listed below in September 2024: MBA Tourism Management.
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