Ranked #86
UK
University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire is the international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today.
Leading the way in modern learning
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you can expect a warm welcome at the University of Central Lancashire. You’ll be joining a thriving community of over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries. This makes our university a vibrant place to learn, connect with new people and have fun. We’re proud of our Lancashire spirit and you’ll notice how approachable and supportive everyone is here. You’ll soon feel right at home.
Multi-campus university
We started life in Preston and have since grown the number of our UK campuses. As well as Preston, we are also based in Burnley (East Lancashire), Westlakes (West Cumbria) and London. We were honoured to establish the first British university in Cyprus in 2012 having been granted an academic license by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture.
Our ambitious Campus Masterplan vision is to create an attractive and inviting, world-class campus compatible with our status as one of the UK’s largest universities. A core principle of our plan is to integrate our campus seamlessly with the rest of the city, benefitting current and future generations of students, staff, visitors and the wider community.
A wide choice of courses
Today we’re one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 42,000. Our employment-focused course portfolio with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses and rich array of CPD courses means we offer you the skills and experience that industry needs.
Leading the way in modern learning
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you can expect a warm welcome at the University of Central Lancashire. You’ll be joining a thriving community of over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries. This makes our university a vibrant place to learn, connect with new people and have fun. We’re proud of our Lancashire spirit and you’ll notice how approachable and supportive everyone is here. You’ll soon feel right at home.
Multi-campus university
We started life in Preston and have since grown the number of our UK campuses. As well as Preston, we are also based in Burnley (East Lancashire), Westlakes (West Cumbria) and London. We were honoured to establish the first British university in Cyprus in 2012 having been granted an academic license by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture.
Our ambitious Campus Masterplan vision is to create an attractive and inviting, world-class campus compatible with our status as one of the UK’s largest universities. A core principle of our plan is to integrate our campus seamlessly with the rest of the city, benefitting current and future generations of students, staff, visitors and the wider community.
A wide choice of courses
Today we’re one of the UK’s largest universities with a staff and student community approaching 42,000. Our employment-focused course portfolio with over 350 undergraduate programmes, nearly 200+ postgraduate courses and rich array of CPD courses means we offer you the skills and experience that industry needs.
Why Study at University of Central Lancashire?
Industry-focused learning: The university focuses on modern learning pathways and provides up-to-date skills relevant to today's job market.
Work experience: There are many opportunities to gain valuable, real-world work experience to supplement your studies.
Academic support: The university provides a wide range of support for students, from study and career advice to mental health and wellbeing services.
Vibrant community: The campus is located right next to the city centre, offering a lively student life with plenty of events and activities.
Student support: Student support is a priority, with a wide-reaching network to help with everything from cost of living concerns to specialist support for those with disabilities, or from an Armed Forces or mature background.
Quick Information
World Ranking:
#86
Founded:
1828
Location:
Preston, Lancashire, UK
Scholarships
Available Scholarships: 20
Scholarships and bursaries for September 2026 onwards
We're working on updating our scholarships and bursaries for students starting in September 2026. As soon as we have new details, we’ll add them to the website.
For now, please note: the scholarships listed here will apply to students starting in January 2026.