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University of Cumbria

Carlisle Lancaster Ambleside Barrow-in-Furness Workington Tower Hamlets · england

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About University of Cumbria

19+ years educating in the UK

Founded in 2007, University of Cumbria carries 19 years of UK higher-education tradition, with its main campus in Carlisle Lancaster Ambleside Barrow-in-Furness Workington Tower Hamlets. It awards degrees recognised by employers and graduate-school admissions worldwide, and welcomes a meaningful international cohort each intake.

University of Cumbria is ranked in the top 150 of the Complete University Guide. Research output, teaching quality and graduate outcomes anchor the university's standing across the UK sector.

The university lists 100 programmes suitable for international applicants on the BDM Consult catalogue, with strongest coverage in All Geography, Animal and Veterinary Studies, Audio Visual Studies. BDM advisors place students into the specific programmes most aligned with their background, ambition, and budget — and walk every applicant through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility and Student-Route visa support, all the way through to offer letter and CAS issuance.

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What studying at University of Cumbria looks like for international students

Academic profile

University of Cumbria sits within the UK higher-education system, accredited to award degrees recognised by employers and graduate-school admissions worldwide. The university was established in 2007 — 19+ years of teaching tradition behind every programme. Ranked #123 in the Complete University Guide. BDM places students into the programmes most likely to match their ambitions and budget.

Where you'll live

Based in Carlisle Lancaster Ambleside Barrow-in-Furness Workington Tower Hamlets. International students typically budget £900–£1,400 per month for accommodation, transport and groceries. The university supports new arrivals with airport pickup, orientation, and a dedicated international office during your first weeks.

Course range

100 programmes across 47 subject areas. Strongest coverage in Nursing and midwifery, Business, Graphic and Design Studies. Use the search below to find one that fits your background.

Scholarship support

Most courses at University of Cumbria carry partial scholarships for high-performing international applicants, typically £2,000–£6,000 against the annual tuition. BDM advisors track which awards each application is eligible for and timing of the funding deadlines.

Visa & application help

BDM's Lagos-based team walks you through CAS issuance, the Student Route visa, the financial-evidence requirement, and biometrics — usually a 4–8 week window between offer and travel. We brief you on the credibility interview and help with bank-statement preparation.

After graduation

Graduates of University of Cumbriaqualify for the UK Graduate Route visa: 2 years of unrestricted work after a Bachelor's or Master's (3 years after a PhD), no sponsor required. BDM's post-arrival check-ins help you make the most of that window.