University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) main campus is situated in the heart of Preston, Lancashire (North West of England). 30,000 students live in Preston, making the city a lively, diverse and contemporary place to study. At UCLan, you’ll be able to experience the perfect mix of bustling city life and relaxing green countryside, so whether you want to head out for a meal in the city, or explore the landscape from the hills, our Preston and Burnley campuses give you the best of both worlds!
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Student Life
If you’re interested in studying at UCLan, there’s lots going on and you’ll find Preston is a bustling city, traditional yet with a young and lively atmosphere. See for yourself what Preston has to offer!
Sports and Activities
f it’s sports and activities outside of the classroom you are looking for, Preston has plenty of choice. You may want to take advantage of the free sports membership for access to our state-of-the-art Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre at UCLan or hire out the various sports facilities at the fantastic UCLan Sports Arena.
About UCLan
Today, Central Lancashire is one of the UK’s largest universities with a student and staff community approaching 38,000. UCLan has been at the forefront of developing degrees in emerging disciplines such as Fashion and Forensic Science to an evolving portfolio of Dentistry programmes to meet emerging sector needs.
Accommodation
Here at The University of Central Lancashire our aim is to provide each resident with a guarantee of value for money accommodation, a safe, comfortable living environment and a vibrant, inclusive halls community.
Courses
UCLan offers over 300 undergraduate courses, including Foundation Entry degrees where you can do an extra year's study at uni instead of college, if you perhaps didn't make the grade or chose the wrong A Level subjects. Take a look at the wide range of courses on offer - you're sure to find your dream degree.
Student Life
At UCLan, you get the best of both worlds - academic study and support, as well as a great social life. Everything is just a short walk from the campus - from shops, bars and restaurants, to the local bus and train stations - and Preston is even the cheapest place to live in the UK!
The University has a great range of subjects with opportunities to integrate work experience and time spent studying abroad if you fancy. We have over 24,160 students and 150 clubs and societies, from Quidditch to Tolstoy, so if you're studying at UCLan, there’s definitely something here for you. Whether you’re on campus or travelling from Burnley, you’re bound to have fun and make a few friends along the way.
Travel information
If you need to get in touch with us at the University of Central Lancashire or have a general query, please check our useful links at the bottom of the page or use one of the contact methods detailed below.
Postal address:
University of Central Lancashire,
Preston,
Lancashire
PR1 2HE
