University of Cumbria - Ambleside

The University of Cumbria is a place of possibility, where amazing journeys happen. Where it’s safe for students to be brave, to be boldly themselves. Cumbria offers exciting research-informed academic studies, professionally focused courses and technical skills so students can achieve their future career ambitions. They enrich their students so that they can realise their potential and achieve life-changing outcomes. That's why 97% of their graduates enter employment within 6 months of graduating.

Five campuses, one Cumbria, infinite possibility. Cumbria equips, empowers and inspires students to discover great things from the day they arrive. Whatever students want to be, Cumbria offers a wide range of degrees across health, sports, social work, teaching, business, law, science, conservation, outdoor studies, arts, creativity, tourism, policing and more. The University of Cumbria, where the impossible is made possible.

Why The University of Cumbria - Ambleside Campus

National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cumbria’s unique Ambleside campus is the only UK university-based within a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This park has 214 mountains, 67,671 hectares of woodland, and is home to rare and endangered species including ospreys, red and roe deer, otters, red squirrels and atlantic salmon.

Hands On Approach : There is no better place to study the outdoors than in the heart of the Lake District. The Ambleside campus provides a unique learning environment and unrivalled academic experience. Courses at Ambleside take advantage of its unique location with a practical approach to Conservation, Forestry, Outdoor Studies, Geography, and English Literature and Creative Writing.

Students’ Union : The University of Cumbria Students' Union (UCSU) represents the views and interests of their students. The Students' Union organises a range of events - from Freshers' week right through to Graduation - to help students meet new friends, develop skills, celebrate success and provide opportunities to enhance student life.