Lancaster University

Faculty 

• HUMANITIES: Architecture, Design, Drama Theatre and Performance, English Literature and Creative Writing, Film Studies, Fine Art, History, Languages, Law, Media and Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Religious Studies
• SOCIAL SCIENCES: Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics, Criminology, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Strategy, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
• SCIENCES: Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science/Biomedicine, Chemistry, Computing and Data Science, Ecology and Conservation, Engineering, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine and Surgery, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology, Sports and Exercise Science, Zoology

Who can apply? 

• Undergraduate students enrolled in programs lending to the faculty's above. 

• Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% to apply. 

• Please note that subject areas at partner universities may change. 

Academic Information 

How many credits equal a full course-load at Trent? 

• Course load for one semester is 22.5 ECT credits = 2.5 credits 

• Course load for full year is 60 ECT credits = 5 credits 

Grading System: Equivalence Trent 

Canadian letter                Lancaster University 

Grade     Mark                 Class                            Average mark 

As          80-100               Excellent [A+, A, A-]           24-18 

Bs           70-79                 Good [B+, B, B-]                 17-15  

Cs           60-69                 Satisfactory [C+, C, C-]     14-12 

Ds           50-59                 Weak [D+, D, D-]                 11-9 

F             0-49                   Fail [F]                                     7-0 

Term Dates 

• Semester One: October 6th - December 13th, 2024 

• Semester Two: January 10th – March 21st, 2025 

Application deadline is May 31, 2024 for full year/first semester exchange and October 31st, 2024 for second semester students. 

More Information: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/visiting-students/#tabs-583939-1 

Tuition/Program Fees 

• Trent students are responsible to pay their normal Trent tuition fees as a full-time student plus Trent full ancillary fee package (no opt out options while abroad), tuition fees are waived at the host university. 

Housing 

• Undergraduate Exchange and Study Abroad students are guaranteed a room on campus provided they apply by the deadline. 
• Accommodation applications are made online from June (for October starters) and late November (for January starters).  Emails are sent to students at the start of application period with further information about how to apply.   

Deadline for first semester: August 

• https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/accommodation/undergraduate/#what-are-my-options-403345-0 

Approximate Living Expenses 

• Please check out this website for a breakdown of average living costs: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/visiting-students/#tabs-583939-2

Additional Fees 

• Immigration applications, accommodations, meals, flights, travel and health insurance, spending money, etc. 

Financial Support 

• Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.  

• OSAP: Check with our Financial Aid Department regarding OSAP eligibility 

MyTrent -> Finances -> Financial Aid -> Forms -> Study Abroad Information for OSAP 

• Trent Academic Scholarship: If you are paying your tuition fees you maybe still eligible for Trent Academic Scholarship during your exchange – Check with our Financial Aid Department for scholarship eligibility 

• Trent Study Abroad Bursaries: Application Deadline - prior to your departure - For September departure - August 1st: For January Departure - December 1st; up to $3000. 

MyTrent -> Academics -> Study Abroad -> Study Abroad Funding Folder -> Study Abroad Bursary, Award and Prize Application 

Program URL 

• Find more information about your specific program: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/visiting-students/study-abroad-modules/

Resources 

Trent Resources 

• Student Ambassadors: Be connected with current or returning students who have participated in this program or have traveled to this region. Email us at studyabroad@trentu.ca to be matched. 

• Also check out our Student Profile page located under the Trent Students tab, scroll to the last link. The profiles are organized by country. 

• Study Abroad Advisor: Make an appointment with Study Abroad through the SEP. 

University of Lancaster Resources 

• Fact Sheet: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/spodintegration/index.html?locale=en-us 

• Visa & Immigration: https://portal.lancaster.ac.uk/ask/administration/visas-immigration/ 

• Pre- Arrival Information: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/pre-departure/ 

Host Country Research 

• Learn more about the host country, local environment, culture, climate, health care, entry/exit requirements, and security precautions related to this location by accessing detailed country guides through: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/why-lancaster/the-campus-and-the-city/

• Government of Canada destination specific travel information.