University of Central Lancashire

Es. 1828 | Ex Solo ad Solem

Es. 1828 | Ex Solo ad Solem

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

28,325

Student Faculty Ratio

16.56

Internationality Factor

24%

Avg Tuition per Student

£7,209

Net assets (2024)

£335.2 milion

Total Income

£278.0 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus institution, renowned for its commitment to modern postgraduate learning. Strategically located in Preston, Lancashire, UCLan boasts a dynamic urban environment recognized in the Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index (2022) as the best city in the north west of England for living and working. This advantageous location offers students a blend of vibrant city life and a community-oriented atmosphere.

UCLan's diverse community is composed of approximately 38,000 students and staff members from over 100 countries, fostering a rich cultural and academic environment....

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Preston, PR1 2HE

+44(0)1772201201

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female58%

Male42%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic52%

Non-academic48%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree61%

Postgraduate (taught)29%

Other undergraduate6%

Postgraduate (research)4%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements vary between courses. Some courses require a related undergraduate degree, while others require any undergraduate degree. Applicants may need to attend an interview or submit a portfolio of work for some courses. UCLan has a flexible admissions policy and considers qualifications and work experience when evaluating applicants. Students are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet published requirements. More information can be found on the UCLan postgraduate course pages.

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1828

The Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge becomes the Preston Free Grammar School.

1837

Preston Free Grammar School becomes the Preston Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge and includes literary and scientific subjects.

1850

The Institution is incorporated under the Companies Act as the Preston and Lancashire Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge.

1862

The Harris Free Public Library opens in Preston.

1882

The Harris Institute, named after benefactor Edmund Robert Harris, is opened by Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.

1956

The school is renamed Harris College.

1962

Harris College becomes a partner institution, with regional colleges and art schools, of the Ministry of Education.

1967

Harris College becomes Preston Polytechnic.

1992

Preston Polytechnic becomes the University of Central Lancashire, as approved by the Privy Council.

Public Figures

John Bishop

Comedian and former student

Ian McShane

Actor and former student

Joe Gilgun