University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has developed an enviable reputation as an institution that innovates, evolving its employment-focused course portfolio to over 350 undergraduate programmes and nearly 250 postgraduate courses. The University has an established research reputation with world-leading or internationally excellent work taking place within the areas of Business, Health, Humanities and Science. In 2013 UCLan was awarded four stars in the QS Stars Development Road Map, indicating a University that is highly international with excellence in both research and teaching. UCLan has approximately 35,000 students and indirectly contributes close to 300 million into the regional economy every year. Over the past five years UCLan has invested more than 100 million on new buildings and facilities to support teaching, learning and leisure activities.

We promote access to excellence enabling you to develop your potential. We value and practise equality of opportunity, transparency and tolerance. We strive for excellence in all we do: locally regionally, nationally and internationally. We work in partnership with business, the community and other educators. We encourage and promote research, innovation and creativity.

Foundation year:1992
Short name:UCLan
Type:Public
Students:19880
Faculty:1130
Faculty/Students Ratio:18:1
Region:Europe
Location:Preston