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University of Lancashire
Preston, North West, United Kingdom, Cyprus
About
Why study at University of Lancashire?
The University of Lancashire is a public university based in the centre of Preston, known as the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) until it adopted its current name in 2025. It traces its history to 1828 and teaches a large, career-focused subject range including health and medicine, engineering, business, journalism and forensic science, with campuses in Lancashire, Cumbria and Cyprus.
At a glance
University of Lancashire in numbers
- 174Courses to apply to
- 4Campuses
- 1828Founded
- 1001–1200QS World Ranking 2027
- 1001–1200THE World Ranking 2027
- £15k–£20kTypical first-year fee
- #77Guardian 2027
- #83THE REF ranking 2021
- 23,500Students
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Search 174 courses at University of Lancashire
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174 courses across 3 study levels. Fees are for the first year.
Rankings
How it ranks
1001–1200
QS World University Rankings 2027
1001–1200
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#77
The Guardian University Guide 2027
#83
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Preston Campus
The main campus in the centre of Preston, home to most courses, the students' union and all guaranteed first-year halls.
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Burnley Campus
A smaller campus in Burnley, East Lancashire, offering a focused range of courses with its own student accommodation.
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Westlakes Campus
A campus in West Cumbria near the Lake District, used for nursing, health and applied science provision.
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Cyprus Campus
A satellite campus in Larnaca, Cyprus, offering university programmes overseas.
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Scholarships
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- Excellence Scholarship
- International Bursary
- Alumni Loyalty Discount
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