The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is one of the UK's most creative and rapidly developing universities, offering a wide choice of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs and a superb student experience. It is a contemporary university in Preston, Lancashire, with a history of education dating back over 200 years to its establishment in 1828.

UCLan is an employment-focused university that equips students to pursue meaningful careers and acquire competitive jobs in various future-oriented work sectors. There are about 350 undergraduate degrees and over 200 postgraduate degrees available.

Work internships are often integrated into the course curriculum in many programs, ensuring students have enough chances to obtain hands-on experience before graduation. UCLan has a global cooperation network of over 120 institutions and organisations, contributing to its alum's success.

The University serves a vibrant, highly international student and staff body of roughly 38,000 people, establishing a friendly and inclusive community of learners from more than 100 countries worldwide. Students are spread over four locations: Preston's main campus, campuses in Burnley and Westlakes, and a fourth international school in Cyprus.

According to a recent analysis by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the think tank Demos, Preston is the finest city in North West England to live and work in (Demos-PWC Good Growth for Cities Index 2021).

It has also been rated the UK's second-best city for graduates to live in (Comparethemarket.com, 2022). Preston is a vibrant student city with lovely green spots to relax and unwind.

Furthermore, the city's good transportation links are a gateway to the North West and beyond.

Preston Campus just received a £200 million investment. In late 2021, a brand-new Student Centre in the centre of campus will open. This comes from the £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), a cutting-edge teaching and research facility.

UCLan's academic organisation is divided into numerous schools, each offering 400 undergraduate and over 200 postgraduate degrees, either part-time or full-time.

Arts, applied and biomedical sciences, business and management, psychology, engineering, social science, design and fashion, language and global studies, medicine and nursing,  journalism, community service, media studies, and sports are among the fields offered by the institution.

The University of Central Lanchasire is a diverse community of around 30,000 students from over 100 nationalities, with 58% girls and 48% males.

Mission

The university's mission is to assist brilliant people from all areas of life in reaching their full potential. By offering excellent higher education, innovation, and research, we promote positive change in our students, staff, business partners, and broader communities, allowing them to reach their full potential.

The University Ranking

The University of Central Lanchasire is one of the UK's finest public institutions. The QS World University Rankings for 2023 are placed 801-1000.

University highlights

University Type	Public
Established Year	1828
No of Students	24,715
Number of Courses	1000
Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly	13,470 GBP
Intakes	September, January, June, and May.

Main intakes

The main intakes are in September, January, June, and May.

Scholarship

Excellence Scholarship

Value: GBP 3000

Family Loyalty Scholarship

Value: GBP 1000

Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

Value: Certain percentage of tuition fee is deducted

Commonwealth Commission in the UK: MA International Relations

Value: Entire tuition fee

Application Process/ documents needed for admission

Academic Documents (For Bachelor)

• SLC Mark sheet
• School Leaving Certificate
• SLC Character Certificate
• Transcript of 12th grade
• Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
• Character Certificate of 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of 12th grade

Academic Documents (For Masters)

• Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
• Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
• Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
• Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
• Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade

IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores

Passport

Experience letter

Statement of Purpose

Application Fees

Proof of Scholarships - If any

Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

College Recommendation (if a current student)

Language Requirement

Test	Minimum Score requirement(UG)	Minimum Score requirement(UG for MBBS)	Minimum Score requirement(PG)
TOFEL Requirements	80 with minimum subscores of 20.	80 with minimum subscores of 20.	91 (with minimum grades of 21 in each component)
IELTS Requirements	6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5)	7.0 in all components.	6.5 (with no component score lower than 6.0)
PTE	60 with a minimum of 51 in each component	85 to 90	67 with a minimum of 60 in each component

FAQ

Q. Does the University of Central Lanchasire offer financial aid to International Students?

Yes, the University of Central Lanchasire offers scholarships to international students. You can find details about scholarships in our scholarship section.

Q. Do I have to meet language requirements?

Yes, the applicant must satisfy the language criteria mentioned above in the language requirements section.

Q. Which are the other top Universities in the UK?

Cambridge University, Imperial College London, and Oxford University are the top universities in the UK.

Q. Are UK credentials recognised internationally?

Yes, degrees from UK universities are recognised globally and are known for their educational excellence.

Q. Are there any specific prerequisites for students under 18 to study in the UK?

Assume you're 16 or 17 and seeking a student visa. In such a scenario, you must have formal permission from your parents/guardians to live and travel freely and the contact information for your guardian in the UK. 

Q. How can I determine the best university or college for my chosen course?

No university or college is perfect for everyone; different places suit different people, so it depends on your preferences.