University profile
University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
About
Why study at University of Lancashire?
The University of Lancashire is a public university based in the centre of Preston, known as the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) until it adopted its current name in 2025. It traces its history to 1828 and teaches a large, career-focused subject range including health and medicine, engineering, business, journalism and forensic science, with campuses in Lancashire, Cumbria and Cyprus.
At a glance
University of Lancashire in numbers
- 4Campuses
- 1828Founded
- #1170QS World Ranking 2027
- 1001–1200THE World Ranking 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#1170
QS World University Rankings 2027
1001–1200
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
Campus locations
Preston Campus
The main campus in the centre of Preston, home to most courses, the students' union and all guaranteed first-year halls.
Visit websiteBurnley Campus
A smaller campus in Burnley, East Lancashire, offering a focused range of courses with its own student accommodation.
Visit websiteWestlakes Campus
A campus in West Cumbria near the Lake District, used for nursing, health and applied science provision.
Visit websiteCyprus Campus
A satellite campus in Larnaca, Cyprus, offering university programmes overseas.
Visit websiteSomewhere to live
Student accommodation at University of Lancashire
- £89per weekView details
Derwent
Economy standard rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities on the Preston campus; current published rate. · Preston Campus
- £126per weekView details
Pendle
Self-contained and two-bedroom flats opposite the students' union on the Preston campus; current published rate is a from-price. · Preston Campus
- £89per weekView details
Ribble
Economy and premium standard rooms with shared facilities on the Preston campus; current published rate for an economy room, with premium rooms at GBP 103. · Preston Campus
- £133per weekView details
Roeburn
En suite rooms in flats on the Preston campus with common room and lounge space; current published rate. · Preston Campus
- View details
Sandygate
University halls beside the Burnley campus; weekly rate not confirmed from the university's published price tables. · Burnley Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Excellence Scholarship - GBP 3,500 for the first year of study for international undergraduate and taught postgraduate students who meet enhanced country-specific entry criteria; continuation depends on an average mark above 60 percent
- International Bursary - GBP 1,000 per year of study applied automatically to the tuition fees of international students from eligible countries
- INTO Scholarship - GBP 2,000 per year for applicants progressing from any INTO study centre, rising to GBP 3,500 if the Excellence criteria are met
- Alumni Loyalty Discount - 20 percent discount on postgraduate tuition fees for graduates of the university
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