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University of Central Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Preston, United Kingdom
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| Former Names |
Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic, Lancashire Polytechnic |
| Established |
1828 - Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge |
| Founder |
Joseph Livesey's Temperance Society |
| University Type |
Public Research University |
| University Motto |
From the Earth to the Sun |
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University City |
Preston (Main) Burnley Cyprus Westlakes, Cumbria |
| Acceptance Rate |
22% |
| Faculty to Student Ratio |
1:14 |
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Campus Size |
37 acres (Preston) |
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Graduation Rate |
69% |
|
Employment Rate |
95% |
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Official Website Link |
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Contact Details |
+44 1772 201201 |
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Diverse and exhaustive range of unique courses available
Courses with a professional placement available
Exciting range of Continuing professional development courses (CPD) available
Extensive research-oriented, up-to-date, and innovative training programmes
Vast international strategic partnership network with 125 institutions
Employment rate over 93% for graduates in first 6 months against an industry average of 73%
Over 100 recruiters participate in the university’s career fair
The employer’s directory includes BBC, BAE systems, Camp America, and the like
The university has its campuses located at Preston, Burnley, Westlakes, and Cyprus. The main campus at Preston, situated in the middle of the city, is a compact building based on modern architectural designs and houses various facilities like studios, theatres, specialist laboratories, and social spaces.
The campus is well connected with the other parts of the city through transport links.
The residence team at UCLan guarantees accommodation for all new full-time students.
Halls owned or leased by the university provide 24-hour access to security and dispute resolution services to students, in addition to several recreational facilities and social events. Some of the accommodation options are:
Roeburn Hall - 60 Flats With Maximum 7 Students Per Flat - £111.30 Per Week
IQ KOPA - 118 Flats With Total With Maximum 6 Students Per Flat - £103.81 Per Week
Moor Lane Halls - 156 Rooms in Total With Maximum 6 Students Per Flat - Starting From £101.29 Per Week
Whitendale Hall - 50 Flats With Maximum of 4 Students Per Flat - £92.26 Per Week
Ribble Hall - 20 Premium Flats With Maximum of 5 Students Per Flat - £92.26 Per Week
Derwent Hall - 16 Flats in Total With 5-6 Persons Per Flat - £79.45 Per Person Per Week
Douglas Hall - 7 Flats With 6 Students Per Flat - £79.45 Per Person Per Week
Ribble Hall - 16 Standard Flats with 5-6 Persons Per Flat - £79.45 Per Person Per Week
Whitendale Hall - Economy Flats Available - £79.45 Per Week
Pendle Hall - 50 Flats With 1/2/3 Persons Per Flat - £100.52 - £128.38 Per Week
QS Ranking 801-1000 Annual Fees ₹ 11637 Country
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Living Expenses ₹ 11079 QS Ranking - Annual Fees ₹ 11591 Country
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Living Expenses ₹ 5500 QS Ranking 581-590 Annual Fees ₹ 11915 Country
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Living Expenses ₹ 10992 QS Ranking - Annual Fees ₹ 11912 Country
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Living Expenses ₹ 8149
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Some famous alumni from University of Central Lancashire include
Estelle Asmodelle, Estelle Maria Croot, is a polymath. She is an Australian model, actress, belly dancer, musician, activist, abstract artist and physicist
Gary Jones, British journalist who became editor of the Daily Express
Graham Peter Jones, British Labour Party politician, and former Member of Parliament (MP) for Hyndburn.
Lee Ridley, The Lost Voice Guy, is an English stand-up comedian
Maria "Miza" Tavares, Portuguese artist and art teacher
Andrew Steele, Astrobiologist at the Geophysical Laboratory at Carnegie Institution for Science
Reni Eddo-Lodge, British journalist and author, whose writing primarily focuses on feminism and exposing structural racism
Address
Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
Bus Services
UCLan Super Bus service is available for the Accrington - Blackburn - Preston two- way route and Blackpool-Preston two-way route. The number 31 bus service runs every 15 minutes. Weekly, monthly or family pass facility is also available for buses.
Train Services
The university is proximate to the Preston Railway station that is directly connected to London, Glasgow, and Manchester airport. The online ticket-vending facility is readily available on the official National Rail website and Trainline portal.
Nearest Airport
Manchester International Airport ( 50 minutes away by rail)
Liverpool Airport (50 minutes by car)
Nearest Hospital
Larnaca General Hospital, Makarios III, United Nations
Recreational Sites
Preston Bend, a campground near Lake Texoma with 22 campsites and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
Wide range of restaurants and eateries in Preston
Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre at UCLan
Brockhole Nature Reserve
Over 100 sports clubs with a free membership
Address: Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom