Why choose us?

Student life

With us you’ll get more than a degree. You’ll get amazing opportunities to explore who you are, discover your passions, and take your first steps towards your future.

Learn from our experts

You'll be taught by academics who are experts in their field. Many are active researchers or industry leaders whose work is making a positive impact on people's lives.

Our academic staff use their expertise and real-world experience to create courses that will prepare you for the workplace. Our focus on employability means that work experience forms a key part of many of our courses.

Our research staff have collaborated with major international organisations including the United Nations, World Health Organisation and European Space Agency.

Benefit from outstanding support

Our range of support services will provide you with the help you need throughout your time here. Our dedicated team are here to help with every aspect of student life. Whether it's financial concerns, health and wellbeing, disability, student visas - whatever you need help with, we're here for you.

Discover our student support

City living at affordable prices

Enjoy everything a big city has to offer for less. Our highstreets, markets and hidden gems all make for an affordable and exciting way to explore Lancashire's historic towns and cities.

Whether you're enjoying a day out, or experiencing our amazing nightlife, we're sure that you'll have a great time without the expensive price tag.

To help you enjoy your student life alongside rising living costs, we've put together helpful support and advice on our Cost of Living support hub.

Cost of Living support hub

Your new home close to campus

We guarantee a room in halls for all new full-time students at our Preston Campus.

There’s something special about living in university accommodation, especially if it’s your first time away from home. All of our accommodation is on-campus, just a short walk to the city centre. With a wide range of options to choose from, we'll help you find the right place for you.

Explore our halls

Find new opportunities abroad

Enhance your university experience with the option to work, study or volunteer overseas.

We have excellent links with universities across Europe, Asia, America and more. Explore the culture, meet new people and embrace a new way of learning.

Find new global opportunities

Graduate ready for your career

Our graduates step into the workplace with confidence.

Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to get you into your chosen field. Work experience is a key part many of our courses, and we work closely with leading employers across the North West to secure relevant work experience.

You can also earn while you learn with our growing portfolio of Degree Apprenticeships courses.

Careers support
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Is UCLan a good university?

Our students come first for us - always. Our focus on academic excellence and exceptional support allows our you to achieve your goals.

We make sure our graduates are employable. You'll learn up-to-date industry skills, and find many opportunities to gain valuable real-work work experience.

Our campuses are safe, clean and affordable. You'll have loads to do outside of your studies, giving you plenty of opportunities to fully explore and experience student life. 

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What our students say

I always felt completely supported on the course and every tutor was always so approachable and friendly.
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Amy Flute
MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
United Kingdom

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