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 North West England, they also have UK campuses in Burnley in East Lancashire and Westlakes in Cumbria as well as 120 international partnerships.
The University welcomes thousands of new international students every year into their community of around 42,000 students and staff who come from over 100 countries, creating multicultural learning environment.
They recently invested £200 million in transforming their Preston Campus. Preston holds Purple Flag status awarded for its low crime rates, vibrant nightlife, and excellent range of visitor attractions.
The University offers generous scholarships and bursaries for international students. Up to £5,500 per year is available for eligible students including international and country specific bursaries.
Careers experts can provide tailored support to help you find work in the UK or overseas, even after you graduate. They can help you look for the right jobs, build your CV, write applications, prepare for interviews and organise job fairs for networking with employers.
Starting at only £85 per week, their halls rent is almost half the national average, CUG, 2024 and they guarantee a room in campus halls, for all new full-time students at their Preston Campus.
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), two-thirds of their submissions were recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent. This highlights their commitment to producing cutting-edge research and academic excellence.









