University of Cumbria

Cumbria is small, friendly, and surrounded by mountains, lakes, and coast. Students get to know each other fast, with the outdoors always close.

Cumbria places low in the national tables but leads on teaching and student support.

Cumbria has one of the best graduate records in the UK: 96% to 97% of graduates move into the workforce in a short time. Most degrees incorporate an internship or practical project, so students leave with real experience behind them.

The careers team helps with writing CVs, interview practice, and referrals to employers throughout the course and keeps supporting students after they graduate. 

Kenyan graduates also qualify for the UK Graduate Route, letting them stay and work in Britain for two years while finding their way or deciding their way forward.

Cumbria has modern, affordable halls at Carlisle, Lancaster, and Ambleside, including Carrock Fell and Hadrian's Hall. First-years who apply early are sure of a room.

Being a smaller university, Cumbria gives students the kind of attention that bigger universities struggle to match. Staff are able to notice when a student falls behind, and support is easy to reach on every campus. 

From the first enquiry to graduation day, there is a team responsible for whatever a student needs.