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EnglishWhat campuses does the University of Cumbria have and what is each known for?
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The University of Cumbria lists six campus locations: Ambleside, Carlisle (Brampton Road), Carlisle (Fusehill Street), Lancaster, London, and Barrow-in-Furness. The right one for you depends mainly on your subject area and whether you want a rural, city, or new-campus setting. Ambleside is the standout for science and environment students because it sits inside the Lake District; Brampton Road is the base for creative courses; Barrow-in-Furness is a new addition to the estate.
The six campuses at a glance
| Campus | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Ambleside | Lake District | Adventure, science and environment; only UK university campus in a UNESCO World Heritage site |
| Carlisle – Brampton Road | Carlisle | The home of creativity (creative subjects) |
| Carlisle – Fusehill Street | Carlisle | Carlisle city campus (listed among the university's locations) |
| Lancaster | Lancaster | One of the university's five campus cities |
| London | London | Study location for students wanting a UK city base |
| Barrow-in-Furness | Barrow-in-Furness | New state-of-the-art campus serving the Cumbria region |
Ambleside: science and environment in a World Heritage site
Ambleside is described as the home of adventure. It is the only UK university campus located within a UNESCO World Heritage site, and students studying science and the environment get direct access to the lakeland landscape, its habitats, and its culture. If your course is field-based or environmental, this is the campus to check first.
Carlisle: two campuses, two characters
Carlisle appears twice in the university's location list:
- Brampton Road is presented as the home of creativity, so it is the one to look at for creative courses.
- Fusehill Street is the other Carlisle campus, giving the city a second site.
If you are set on Carlisle, confirm which campus your specific course is taught at before you commit, since the two serve different subject areas.
Lancaster and London: city-based study
Lancaster and London are listed among the university's locations, with London positioned as a base for students who want to study in the capital. The university also promotes itself to international students as a place to start an academic journey in the UK, so London may suit those who want a major-city setting rather than the North West.
Barrow-in-Furness: the newest campus
Barrow-in-Furness is described as a new state-of-the-art university campus serving the Cumbria region. Because it is new, course availability there may be more limited than at established sites, so check the course search before choosing it as your first preference.
How to choose
- Start with your subject. Science and environment point to Ambleside; creative subjects point to Brampton Road.
- Decide on setting. Rural and landscape (Ambleside), city in the North West (Carlisle, Lancaster), or capital city (London).
- Check the course, then the campus. Use the university's course search to confirm where your programme is actually taught.
- Visit if you can. The university runs open days, including campus open days and virtual events, which are the most reliable way to compare sites before applying.
The university also states that 97.5% of its graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey, HESA 2026), and describes itself as the No.1 university in the North West on that measure — useful context, though it does not tell you which campus fits your subject.