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University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

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University Facts

Intakes

Jan, Sep

Deadline

Always open

Address

Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom

Location info of University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Life in Preston:

  • Wondering what life in Preston is like? Preston is a vibrant, multicultural city in the heart of the North West, making it the perfect place to live, work and play. This guide to Preston will help you make the most of our incredible city.
  • Preston was named as the best city in the North West (Good Growth Index, 2023). There has been an increase in housing and jobs, which is good news for students. Plus, our average monthly student rent is the 3rd cheapest in the UK (Save the Student, 2023).
  • When you’re not studying, there are lots of exciting things to do in Preston. Head into town and browse the shops – we have all your high street favorites, plus independent local businesses.

Top Reasons to Study in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Learn from the experts

You’ll be taught by academics who are experts in their field. Many are active researchers or industry leaders whose work is making a positive impact on people’s lives.

City living at affordable prices

Enjoy everything a big city has to offer for less. UCLan was named as the most affordable university in the UK (The Times, 2023). That includes the third lowest rent in the UK, plus the cheapest takeaways and pints (Save the Student, 2023).

Connecting with business

Our University is Lancashire’s largest provider of graduate level qualifications. We have established links with global businesses, police constabularies, NHS trusts and work with more than 7,000 enterprises across a variety of sectors.

University details

About University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

The University of Central Lancashire is the international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today.

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you can expect a warm welcome at the University of Central Lancashire. You’ll be joining a thriving community of over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries. This makes our university a vibrant place to learn, connect with new people and have fun.

Career at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Whether you’re a current student or a graduate, you’ll have access to lifelong careers support from us.

We have a friendly, professional and experienced careers team with expertise in a wide range of areas. Whatever your future aspirations are, we can help.

Our career support services cover:

  • CV and application writing
  • Interview techniques
  • Considerate careers support for those with disabilities.

Campus life

We started life in Preston and have since grown the number of our UK campuses. As well as Preston, we are also based in Burnley (East Lancashire), Westlakes (West Cumbria) and London. We were honoured to establish the first British university in Cyprus in 2012 having been granted an academic license by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture.

Ranking & Accreditation of University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

  • Most affordable university in the UK (The Times, 2023)
  • University of the Year (The Edufuturists Uprising 2023)
  • Top 7% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2022-23)
  • 93rd in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
  • We’ve been awarded the maximum 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for global engagement and internationalisation (2025)

Student Accommodation at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

  • Accommodation: around £380 per month

We guarantee a room in halls, on campus, for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus. Our average monthly rent is the 3rd cheapest in the UK and the cheapest in the North West (Save the Student, 2023).

Living on campus means joining a thriving community, with a range of events in halls from the moment you move in. You’ll feel at home from day one with our friendly on-site Residences Team on hand to help you settle into your new home.

 

Programs at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Master

  1. MSc Applied Public Health
  2. MSc Human Resource Management
  3. MSc Nursing
  4. MA Social Policy
  5. MSc Supply Chain Management
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