International student success stories
Every success story starts with a first step – and these students took theirs at our International Study Centre. Now, they’re thriving at Lancaster University and the future looks bright.
Hear from our students
Discover our students’ journeys
Business
Pin-Yu
| Taiwan, China“Studying here isn’t just about learning English or earning a degree – it’s about discovering how to create a sustainable career. I want to work for a company that values sustainability and purpose, not just profit. That’s what motivates me every day.”
Pathway: Pre-Master's
Degree: MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Jesse
| Taiwan, China“My teachers have been really helpful. They genuinely care about your thoughts and opinions instead of just teaching straight from the book. I appreciate how they help you grow and reach your full potential.”
Pathway: International Foundation in Business, Economics and Accounting
Engineering and sciences
Amran
| Ethiopia"My foundation course helped me get into one of the best universities for astrophysics. As a child, I was told I'd be a doctor – but I looked at the moon and thought, ‘I want to be there.’ That’s when my dream started."
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BSc (Hons) Astrophysics
Safa
| Nigeria“The support, education and environment here are amazing. The curriculum is designed to prepare you for university life in a balanced way. It’s not overwhelming, but it’s challenging enough to push you to improve.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: MSci Software Engineering (With Industrial Experience)
Other top subjects
Anas
| Kuwait“The university's rankings are really impressive. It’s in the UK top 10 – and the linguistics courses are ranked even higher. Developing a background in media on my foundation course made it easier to engage with the content of my degree.”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
Frederick
| Kenya“Studying in the UK gives you better opportunities and opens more doors for you. The support here has been really helpful – during Welcome Week, they even took us into town to show us which bus stops to use!”
Pathway: International Foundation
Degree: LLB (Hons) Law