University of Lancashire

Are you looking for a university that has been voted the University of the Year by Edufuturists Uprising for 2023?The University of Central Lancashire offers a unique blend of highly appealing characteristics to the forward-thinking student. Not only is it famed for degrees in areas such as fashion and forensic science, but it also combines being highly affordable with providing recognised mental health and wellbeing support.UCLan cares about its students. Voted the most affordable university in the UK in 2023, its location in Preston is close enough to Manchester but without the price tag.Competitively priced tuition fees combine with small class sizes and personalised attention to create an environment conducive to the success of an international student.Over 300 undergraduate degrees and approximately 200 postgraduate courses are available at the University of Central Lancashire. About the University The University of Central Lancashire is one of the top 20 biggest universities in the UK. Based in Preston, it dates back to the wonderfully-named Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, founded in 1828. It grew to become the Harris Art College in the 20th Century before becoming a polytechnic and finally gaining university status in 1992. Almost 25,000 students come to UCLan every year and it has campuses in Burnley, Cumbria and Cyprus. 5,500 of those students are international students from more than 120 countries around the world. It ranks in the top 100 UK universities in the Complete University Guide and The Guardian’s University Guide. According to the Center for World University Rankings, UCLan is in the top 7% of universities in the world. The University of Central Lancashire has a 5-star rating for facilities according to UCLan. Why the University of Central Lancashire? The University of Central Lancashire has been named the top university in North England for producing start-up businesses and is ranked fifth overall in the UK (Tide, 2021).Ranked 3rd in the UK for mental health support for students by the University Mental Health League Table, published in 2022 by HUMEN.The university is ranked 5 QS stars for employability.Join the thousands of students from around the world who experience first-hand the thriving student experience UCLan has to offer. Rankings from the Complete University Guide 2024 show UCLan achieving recognitions such as being 99th in the UK for teaching intensity and 72nd in the UK for student satisfaction.Unlock your full potential. It starts here.Browse courses easily today!Student LifeThe campus is filled with 38,000+ people from over 100 countries, making UCLan culturally diverse and inclusive. There are more than 70 societies to join, including the chess club, the environmental society, the French society, and various sports teams. The Student Union lounge provides spaces for socialising and opportunities to become a student ambassador to help others and improve their CV.