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Summary
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) 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, UCLan also has campuses in Burnley, Cumbria and Cyprus as well as 120 international partnerships. With a student community from more than 100 countries, UCLan 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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Undergraduate69%Postgraduate31%
Study mode
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Full-time79%Part-time21%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK80%International17%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 42%Female 58%
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 2025
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000581 58%87th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212129 61%72nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%35th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.81 70%80th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.30 30%98th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251784 54%70th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226427 19%114th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.660th
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Continuation
/ Max 10088.6 89%108th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10073.2 73%86th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10073.2 73%96th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- 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
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
85th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10078.9 79%85th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227117 51%58th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.37 84%9th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.67 67%62nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10081.8 82%99th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10049.0 49%88th
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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. University of Central Lancashire is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find them on our league table to see where they rank and how their strengths can help your university experience. University of Central Lancashire 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.
UCLan 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, and the bigger cities of Manchester and Liverpool just a short train ride away. Preston’s small enough to get around on foot and to get to know. Whatever you’re looking for in a student city, you’ll find it in Preston.