University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
University of Cumbria is a university in Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not ranked in QS World University Rankings (topuniversities.com lists only regional rankings: =203 Northern Europe, 901+ Europe, 2026). 58 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January, September, May and March.
The University of Cumbria is a public university in North West England, building on around 150 years of higher education. It has campuses in Carlisle (Fusehill Street and Brampton Road), Lancaster, Ambleside in the Lake District and London, and reports over 14,000 students. It holds a TEF Silver overall rating (2023) and reports 97% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months. It is especially known for nursing, health, education and teacher training. International tuition for 2026/27 is GBP 16,000 for most bachelor's and master's courses. Bangladeshi students can enter through direct entry, a foundation route, or pathway programmes at the University of Cumbria International College. Note that MSc Nursing is closed to Student Route visa applicants for September 2026.
- Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
- 97% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (International Prospectus 2026)
- Campuses in Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside (Lake District National Park) and London
- Only UK university with a campus inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Lake District)
- Online Pre-Sessional English (OPSE) with Oxford International Digital Institute: 6 weeks GBP 1,590 or 12 weeks GBP 2,590 (includes the Password test)
- University of Cumbria International College runs International Foundation, International Year One and Pre-Master's pathways
- International fee discounts of GBP 1,500-2,500 applied automatically on direct admission via the International College
Courses (58)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Social Work — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Wildlife Media — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Woodland Ecology and Conservation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Woodland Ecology and Conservation (With Sandwich Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Zoology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Zoology (with Sandwich Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Forest Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Education — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Education Leadership — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Creative Practice — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Literature, Romanticism and the English Lake District — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MBA Business Administration (Lancaster) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Marine and Coastal Ecology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- MA Outdoor Experiential and Sustainability Education — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (With sandwich placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport Conditioning and Performance Analysis — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Ecology and Wildlife Conservation (With Sandwich Placement) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Sociology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) International Business Management (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Tourism and Visitor Economy Management (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Animation and Visual Effects — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Photography — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Nursing/Registered Nurse: Children's Nursing — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Cumbria located?
University of Cumbria is in Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Cumbria offer?
University of Cumbria lists 58 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy (Top-up), BA (Hons) Social Work, BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education and BA (Hons) Sport, Coaching and Physical Education (Top-up). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Cumbria?
Published fees at University of Cumbria: Bachelor's degree, 2026/27 international £16,000; Social Work & health professions undergraduate (e.g. Nursing, Midwifery), 2026/27 £17,800; Master's degree, 2026/27 £16,000; MBA / health pre-registration Master's, 2026/27 £17,500; International Foundation Programme (International College), 2027 entry £16,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Cumbria?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, Oxford Test of English and Oxford ELLT.
When are the intakes at University of Cumbria?
University of Cumbria runs intakes in January, September, May and March. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, May 2027 (Pre-Master's), September 2027.
Does University of Cumbria offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Cumbria Global Health and Wellbeing Scholarship 2026/27 (UG nursing up to GBP 12,000 (GBP 4,000 x 3 years); PG GBP 4,000; MPH GBP 4,000); International College direct-admission fee discount (GBP 1,500 (up to GBP 2,500 depending on programme); MBA GBP 2,500); Global Science and Sustainability Scholarship (GBP 2,500 per year).
How do I apply to University of Cumbria?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Cumbria course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment