CAMPUSES
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Each of our campuses offers a unique mix of career-focused courses, cutting-edge facilities, and a supportive community that will shape your future. Discover your home at the University of Cumbria.
Seven Campuses. One University of Cumbria.
Join us at one of our unique campuses across the North West of England and London - each offering something truly special.
Whether you’re drawn to the creative energy of city life or the tranquillity of the countryside, our campuses are set in inspiring locations with strong student communities, outstanding facilities, and a focus on real-world career opportunities.
We're also proud to be one of the few UK universities with a campus in a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the breathtaking Lake District National Park.
The University of Cumbria is more than a place to study; it's a place to belong, explore, and thrive.
IN, FROM AND BEYOND CUMBRIA
Carlisle Fusehill Street
Our Fusehill Street campus offers a welcoming environment with dedicated spaces for socialising and specialist facilities to support your studies.
Just a 10-minute walk from Carlisle city centre, it’s home to courses in health (including the Pear’s Cumbria School of Medicine), science, conservation, education, business, law, and policing - featuring well-equipped science labs and modern teaching spaces designed to help you thrive.
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Carlisle Brampton Road
Overlooking the River Eden and just a short walk from Carlisle city centre, our Brampton Road campus is home to our Creative and Media Arts programmes.
With a rich history and a vibrant, friendly atmosphere, it offers an inspiring environment to develop your craft. Facilities include graphic design and life drawing studios, games design labs, ceramics and metalwork workshops, a TV studio and production suite, and a traditional photography darkroom - everything you need to bring your creativity to life.
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Ambleside
Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, our Ambleside campus offers a truly unique student experience.
Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, the campus provides exceptional facilities including a bouldering wall, science labs, and an outdoor equipment hire department -making it ideal for hands-on learning. Ambleside also has strong links to outdoor industries such as adventure, conservation, forestry, and tourism, making it the perfect place to turn your passion for the outdoors into a career. With unrivalled access to nature, it’s an inspiring place to study, explore, and connect with the environment.
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Lancaster
Set in beautiful parkland, our Lancaster campus combines expert facilities with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Just a 15-minute walk from Lancaster’s vibrant city centre and train station, the campus is home to some of our most popular courses in Education, Health, Sport, and Business. Facilities include state-of-the-art sport performance labs, an x-ray and ultrasound suite, training wards, ambulance simulators, teacher training rooms, and our innovative Business Incubation Centre—everything you need to learn, train, and succeed.
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London
Our London campus places you in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities, just minutes from Canary Wharf.
Specialising in Education and Business, it offers a focused and professional learning environment where real-world experience meets personalised support. With smaller class sizes, expert tutors, and strong industry links, you’ll benefit from the opportunities of a global city - without losing the sense of community that sets us apart.
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Barrow-In-Furness
Shaping the Future of Barrow.
Our Barrow campus is the University of Cumbria’s newest development, bringing high-quality higher education to Barrow-in-Furness and the wider Westmorland and Furness region. Located in the heart of a town known for its strong manufacturing and engineering heritage, the campus offers modern facilities, excellent employer links, and valuable placement opportunities. Whether you're local or joining us from further afield, Barrow provides a supportive, close-knit environment for students ready to take the next step in their education.
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Workington
Where Business Thrives.
Based in the cutting-edge Energus building, our Workington campus sits at the heart of West Cumbria’s business and innovation landscape. With a strong focus on leadership, project management, and industry engagement, it offers a professional learning environment shaped by the region’s industrial heritage. Close employer links create a dynamic space where future business leaders are built.
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The best way to experience the University of Cumbria is to see it for yourself. Our Open Days give you the chance to explore our campuses, meet the tutors who’ll guide your journey, and get a real feel for student life. Whether you’re still deciding on a course or already picturing your future with us, it’s the perfect opportunity to ask questions, tour our facilities, and discover where your degree could take you.