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Official website
www.cumbria.ac.ukUKQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria is a public university located in Cumbria, England, with campuses across the county and in Lancashire. It was established in 2007 through the merger of St Martin's College, Carlisle, Charlotte Mason College, Ambleside, and the Cumbria Institute of the Arts. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with particular strengths in education, health, business, arts, and outdoor studies. It is known for its strong links to professional practice and its focus on employability, serving students across its distributed campus network.
Key Facts
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Times Higher Education #19 · 2026Times Higher Education #19 · 2025Times Higher Education #42 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Multiple campuses including Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, Penrith, and Barrow-in-Furness
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
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Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Temperate maritime
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
86% placement rate
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Student Life
10,000 students (3,000 international)
Campus: Multiple campuses including Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, Penrith, and Barrow-in-Furness
Location: Carlisle, United Kingdom
Climate: Temperate maritime
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 60%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 60%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs