Overview

(VOTED ‘TOP MODERN UNIVERSITY IN THE NORTH WEST’ by the TIMES

1. UCLan is a modern university with its roots dating back to 1828
2. UCLan offers over 500 undergraduate courses and approximately 250 taught postgraduate programmes, serving 32,000 students .
3. UCLan has the 7th best teaching quality in England
4. Quality standards in information, advice and student guidance
5. UCLan provides outstanding support for international students
6. UCLan attracts over 100 different nationalities onto its campus
7. UCLan is the leading UK university for overseas education

Most of the university buildings are within a ten minute walk of each other and there are fantastic new facilities for the Business, Health and Science Faculties, along with cutting edge study environments in technology, arts and humanities. Campus developments continue to go from strength to strength.

The Times Good University Guide ranking (last year): 78 (63)

UCLan was assessed in 17 subject areas and all were rated as having research of international excellence. 11 of UCLan's subject areas contain research which is world leading.

To help you find your way around there’s student information centre called The ‘i’ situated in the centre of the Campus – from accommodation to careers to council tax.

If you want to take a break from your studies, there are lots of ways to enjoy yourself. The Students’ Union is at the heart of student life on campus and our new £6.5 million building boasts some of the best facilities in the country, including retail and catering outlets, a print shop and our very own radio station and magazine.

Location & Facilities

Situated in the heart of the colourful county of Lancashire in the north-west of England, Preston is a large and thriving city with good transport links by road, rail and air, making Preston an ideal location for national and international travel.

Burnley Campus is the result of a £10 million investment by UCLan that will bring University education to the town for the first time. The initiative is part of an £81 million expansion plan that will also create the most up-to-date facilities for Burnley College incorporating a sixth form centre and a separate skills and adult centre. The new facility will be open to prospective students in September 2009.

Cumbria Campus: UCLan's new Westlakes Campus in West Cumbria delivers University Education on Britain's Energy Coast TM. The campus offers support to local people, employers, new business and other stakeholders. The campus brings a full University experience with an emerging research community and the benefits of being part of a large University.

Preston into an energetic city with a buzzing nightlife and a growing arts scene, surrounded by pubs, clubs and eateries that provide worldwide cuisine to cater for every palette.