Founded in 1828, The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a leading uni recognised in QS World Rankings. Study in Preston, Burnley, Cumbria or Cyprus.

We’ve always believed in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Through the combination of academic excellence and real-world teaching, we …

Jobs at UCLan. Discover more about working at one of England’s largest universities in the heart of the North West. Our main campus is based in Preston, with others located in Burnley (East …

We’ve been awarded the maximum 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for global engagement and internationalisation (2025). We’re proud to be a truly international university, with a thriving …

The University of Central Lancashire is a great place to learn and grow. Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career. You'll be taught …

Starting university soon? We look forward to welcoming new and returning students to our campuses. Take a look at our welcome pages and discover what you need to do before …

Some students opt to take a foundation year before they start their full undergraduate degree. Our courses with an integrated foundation year are designed for students who have the ability to …

We’ve been awarded the maximum 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for global engagement and internationalisation (2025). We’re proud to be a truly international university, with a thriving …

We have many subject areas and courses to choose from. Discover what we have to offer at our UK campuses.

Block learning allows you to focus on one subject at a time. This gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the topic and learn your subject in-depth. You will have more regular …