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Summary
The University of Central Lancashire is a leading modern university with roots stretching back to 1828. Set in the heart of the energetic and friendly city of Preston in the north-west of England, the uni also has campuses in Burnley, Cumbria and Cyprus as well as 120 international partnerships. With a student community from more than 100 countries, the university has a proud history of enabling people from all walks of life to reach their full academic potential.


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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate66%Postgraduate34%
Study mode
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Full-time76%Part-time24%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK75%International24%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
86th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000523 52%86th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215125 58%73rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.15 79%32nd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.81 70%79th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.30 30%97th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37572360 63%30th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164461 21%107th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.714.754th
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Continuation
/ Max 10085.3 85%106th
2 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10073.1 73%74th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10074.8 75%74th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Asian Studies
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Dentistry
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- English
- Forensic Science
- French
- German
- Health Studies
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
67th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10077.4 77%67th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233113 48%61st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.43 86%5th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.67 67%62nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10080.2 80%91st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%53rd
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you're bound to find the right one for you. The University of Central Lancashire is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities and will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
The University of Central Lancashire wants you to excel at university, whatever your background or financial income. Bursaries and scholarships are available to students from low-income households and those facing barriers which could prevent them from achieving their potential. There are bursaries for students who are care leavers and/or those estranged from their families, and students with disabilities or learning differences.
Preston is a vibrant, multicultural city in the heart of the North West, making it the perfect place to live, work and play. Students say the cost of living, eating out, nightlife, shopping and public transport in the city makes it highly affordable. You'll enjoy a buzzing student city right on your doorstep with beautiful green spaces nearby to relax and unwind in. The bigger cities of Manchester and Liverpool are just a short train ride away. Preston is small enough to get around on foot and easy to get to know. Whatever you’re looking for in a student city, you’ll find it in Preston.