International students

The University of Central Lancashire is home to students from more than 100 countries worldwide. We offer a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for those travelling from overseas to study with us.

Your international student guide

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Discover more about life as an international student at UCLan

Interested in studying at the University of Central Lancashire? Our international student guide is packed with useful information for overseas students.

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How to apply as an international student

We're here to help make the application process as smooth as possible - including ensuring you have everything you need, including visa advice and immigration information.

How to apply

Important dates for international applicants

Please view our admission deadlines for international applicants below.

International admissions process

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International applicants

Already submitted an application? Find out more about what happens next and when we’ll be in touch.

The next steps

Take a tour

Can't make it onto campus but want to explore the university? Discover our course facilities, social spaces, accommodation and city hot spots.

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Information for international applicants

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Find your country

Find your country to see indicative entry and language requirements, key contacts to help with your application and stories from students in your region. 

Find your country

Fees, scholarships and budgeting

Read about our international tuition fees, bursaries and scholarships and how to budget at university

  • EU and international tuition fees

    Are you an EU or international student interested in studying with us? You'll find information about tuition fees for each year of study here. This includes undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research, and non-standard fees.

  • Scholarships and bursaries

    We believe that opportunity creates success, and that’s why we offer a range of attractive bursaries, scholarships, funds and discounts to our prospective students to give them a helping hand along the way.

  • Cost of living support hub

    We're the most affordable uni in the country according to The Times (2023). Discover how to manage your finances and explore the support available.

International student stories

We welcome students from around the world and each one has their own unique story to tell. Whether it be moving to a new country, making new friends, adjusting to UK education or embracing the new climate. Be inspired by the experiences of our international students.

Read our student stories

Need help improving your English?

Do you need help improving your language skills to meet our English language entry requirements? Our Language Academy has programmes that will help you improve your language skill taught at our Preston Campus. You will study on the programme for between six and 30 weeks depending on your language level. Once you have passed the Pre-Sessional programme at the required grade, you can proceed on to your chosen university course. 

Find out more about the Language Academy

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Where is Preston?

Preston is a vibrant, multicultural city in the heart of the North West of England, making it the perfect place to live, work and play. Our Preston Campus is home to a thriving international community of over 27,000 students and staff.

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Explore our other campuses

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Westlakes Campus
Cyprus Campus

Contact us

If you have any questions about studying with us, please get in touch
Contact us

If you would like to contact a specific member of our country or partner teams, please visit the find your country or region page.