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Amazing place to live and the staff are absolutely excellent, I love living here! Great experience and an absolutely unmatched location for getting to the Student Centre and library, great if you’re like me and love a lie in :)
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Amazing place to live and the staff are absolutely excellent, I love living here! Great experience and an absolutely unmatched location for getting to the Student Centre and library, great if you’re like me and love a lie in :)
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University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Reputation
The University of Central Lancashire is based in the city of Preston, in the North West England county of Lancashire. 27,890 students are enrolled at UCLan:
- 20,695 of these students come from the UK.
- 305 come from EU countries.
- And 6,890 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) show that six months after leaving university, 89% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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Big love to natalie and gracie for being helpful❤️
Am here since year 1. Best staff, best cite, never thought of changing it.
I am very happy with my student accommodation.
Overall its been a good experience
I like here campus and accamadarion
Lovely uni great place to study
Great student accommodation with a convenient location, clean rooms, and helpful staff. Amenities like [Wi-Fi/common areas/laundry] are well-maintained. Slightly pricey, but worth it for the community and comfort. Highly recommend!"
Absolutely love living at leighton hall grace and Natalie are the best
Thanks very much for stuff members! They are very kind! Also, there is a relax corner where you can sit and relax.
Good activities and event on offer and library services are great and easy to access and accessible. And the facilities are great.
Pleasant experience on campus, good facilities
Amazing place to live and the staff are absolutely excellent, I love living here! Great experience and an absolutely unmatched location for getting to the Student Centre and library, great if you’re like me and love a lie in :)
It's the best place I have lived so far. My flatmates are absolutely amazing. The reception is so nice and helpful. I can't be more happier than this. The common room is refurbished and it feels like heaven now.
On of the best experiences I had in the UK
Amazing university, wonderful staff, a lovely community and great support if you need it. Would definetly recommend the uni.
University of Central Lancashire is great, and I would recommend it to my friends.
It's am excellent choice for students seeking a comfortable , modern and conveniently place to live. It combines practically with a supportive environment making it ideal for both study and socialising. Moreover staffs are very friendly.
So far, I have really enjoyed my stay in UCLan. The environment is clean, the facilities are outstanding. The staffs are very friendly and our module leaders are very nice. The school has created countless opportunities to help students interact with peers and geg exposure through events both formal and informal. It has been a wonderful experience so far and in my next life I would choose UCLan all over again. ❤️
Hi there, we loved reading your review here! It's brilliant to hear about your student experience so far and that you are enjoying your course. All the best ^Sarah
Best university with big brain professors who will do anything to help you out and great student union staff who would reach out to you.
Hi there, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your rating and feedback here. Best wishes ^Sarah
Studying at UCLan has been a fantastic experience! The university offers excellent facilities, supportive staff, and a diverse range of courses. The campus is modern and well-equipped, with plenty of resources to help with studies. The atmosphere is friendly and inclusive, making it easy to meet new people and feel at home. Preston is a vibrant and affordable student city, which adds to the overall experience. Highly recommend UCLan for anyone considering uni!
Hi there, we loved reading your review here! Thank you for your kind words and it's wonderful to see that you have felt at home here at our Preston campus. The university has a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment across all campuses to help students succeed. It's lovely to hear that you have found it easy to meet new people and make friends during your time with us. We are proud to have a very welcoming and warm community of over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries.Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
My experience has been quite positive overall
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave your review and rating. It's brilliant to see that you are enjoying your time as a student here.All the best ^Sarah
good management . good price. good location
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this 5 star rating and review. Best wishes ^Sarah
It’s a good uni. I like the environment and have been having a good time
Hi there, thank you for your review here and it's great to see that you are enjoying your time here as a student. I can see that you have rated some areas such as clubs and societies and the Students Union three stars. We would love to hear any feedback you have on these areas so we can pass this onto the appropriate teams to look at improving, if you would like to contact us you can do so through direct message via any of our social media channels. Best wishes ^Sarah
The room is very clean and sound-proofed. The heating temperature is moderate, and there are many activities in normal times.
Hi there, thanks for your review and rating. It's great to hear that you are happy with your accommodation and the range of campus activities that are available to students. Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
Good university and lots to offer
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying studying with us. All the best ^Sarah
I love the community. As an international I could easily make friends and I did not felt left out. Some aspects need improvement but overall it was a good experience studying in UCLan.
Here at the University of Central Lancashire we are very proud of our richly diverse community. It's brilliant to hear that as an international student you have felt welcome and have made many friends during your time with us. We are always looking for ways to improve here at the university and welcome any feedback from our students. Please feel free to send us a direct message through any of our social media channels with some more information and I'd be happy to look into this further for you. All the best ^Sarah
Excellent facilities and teaching quality
Thank you for your review and rating. It's brilliant to hear that you were impressed by our campus facilities and teaching quality. As a university we aim to inspire people to seize opportunities and achieve things they never thought possible.I wish you all the best for the future ^Sarah
UCLAN if full of brilliant staff who are always willing to help. The university campus is pleasant and is well taken care of.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this five star rating and for your kind words. Here at the University of Central Lancashire we have a fantastic community, which includes the many passionate staff members across our campuses who are dedicated to our students.Best wishes ^Sarah
Very friendly and clean university, lots of courses and help available.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review here. It's wonderful to hear that you have felt supported during your time with us and I'd like to wish you all the best for the future. Sarah
Everything has been perfect since I started
This is so lovely to hear, thank you for sharing!Best wishes ^Sarah
Great course (Acting Ba Hons). Lovely modern facilities. A few issues with particular members of staff and attitudes to students, courses and facilities etc... In terms of them being overbearing, cutting facilities, disregarding students. But as a faculty, lovely provisions and brilliant teaching.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave your review here. It's great to hear that you are enjoying your acting course with us. I am sorry to read some of your comments here, you are welcome to send us a direct message via any of our social media channels with more information so we can look into this as a priority.Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
My experience has been good so far
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review about your experience as a student here. I can see that you have left three stars in some areas and we would love to get your feedback on ways we can improve. If you would like to get in touch please feel free to send a direct message through to any of our social media channels with more information. All the best ^ Sarah
I’ve really enjoyed my experience at UCLan, the student centre is only a 15 minute walk to the high street and 5 minutes to some great food places. The laboratory facilities are very up to date and the achievement services are really helpful
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's fantastic to see that you've enjoyed your time as a student here at our Preston Campus. We are very lucky to have a campus so close to the city where students can easily assess everything they need. Wishing you all the best for the future ^Sarah
Just good in general. However bring the media café back!!
Hi there, thank you for your review. We will be sure to pass your feedback on the Media Factory to the appropriate team here at the univeristy. Best wishes ^Sarah
Honestly a great place to live, very safe due to the lock system and they create great offers for food, soup days and more, staff are very nice too :)
Hi, thank you for your five star review. We love hearing that you are enjoying living on campus and we are committed to helping you feel as safe and secure as possible at University. Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
I enjoy uclan they have nice facilities and staff
Hi there, thank you for leaving this review and for your kind words. I can see that you have rated our Careers Service three stars. We would love to get your feedback on ways we can improve in this area. If you would like to get in touch please feel free to send a direct message through to any of our social media channels with more information. All the best ^ Sarah
So good best foundation year program there
Hi there, thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you have enjoyed your time studying with us. Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
Having alot of social spaces and alot of people to meet in and out of my course is just amazing
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's brilliant to hear that you have made many friends on and outside of your course. Best wishes ^Sarah
it’s a really good university. the staff are really friendly and are always happy to lend a helping hand
Hi there, thank you for your review and kind words. It's brilliant to hear about your experience and that you have felt supported by staff here at the university.Best wishes ^Sarah
Good facilities and services provided.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this five star review. All the best ^Sarah
I have no complaints about UCLan so far, except for the societies and social aspect side of things is pretty dead. The university was really prompt with helping me when I was hate-crimed and they were really on it in all fairness to them. I like the facilities a lot, Livesey building is a little outdated but the large majority of buildings are pretty accessible and easy to use. The WiFi on campus is perfect to me, I use eduroam. I have heard some others having issues but I personally haven't ran into any of these issues. Wellbeing are helpful if you have evidence for your claimed illnesses and they do put support in place pretty quickly.
Hi there, thank you for your review and for taking the time to leave some feedback on societies here at the university. We 're always looking for ways to improve and would love to hear more from you about this so we can pass any feedback onto the Students' Union who are in charge of societies and clubs. It's brilliant to see that you have felt supported by our Wellbeing team. As a university we understand that there may be times our students need extra help and our dedicated teams are here to provide support. We are so proud to have been ranked third in the UK for Mental Health Support by HUMEN. Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
Foundry court is a fantastic place to live, the staff are exceptional and are always there to help with any questions. I thoroughly enjoy all of the events that the staff put on, and cannot fault the facilities.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave your 5 star review here.All the best ^Sarah
I love studying at UCLan. Good environment for students looking forward to learning about their program of choice.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave this kind review. It's brilliant to hear that you are enjoying your time as a student here! Best wishes ^Sarah
uclan is a great university I would definitely recommend but the wifi in lecture buildings definitely need fixed.
Hi there, thanks for your review here. We are glad to hear that you would recommend us and you have enjoyed your time studying with us. I'm sorry to read your comment about the Wi-Fi and would like to pass this onto the appropriate teams. If you could send us a direct message through any of our social media channels with some more information and details on which buildings you noticed this issue I will have a look into this.Many thanks ^Sarah
UCLan is an excellent university where the staff members are kind and understand the student's requirements and make sure they solve all their student's issues and make them feel comfortable and feel like they can be themselves at the university. The faculty is caring and understanding and students usually end up making good relationships with their lecturers. The student centre is really helpful for mental health issues where they provide free counselling and they alter the student's course according to their mental health issues and disabilities. The student union acts like your voice and if the students have any ideas for the university, they work on it and they give the students what they want. As a student, I couldn't ask for anything more in a university.
We loved reading your review and hearing your comments about how supported you feel by your course tutors and academic staff at the university. We are so proud to offer a wide range of student support services to help all aspects of student life and love hearing feedback from students like yourself on how helpful this support is. Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
Great place to study! The teaching staff and supporting staff are very helpful and welcoming.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review. We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying studying with us. All the best ^Sarah
Its a good place if you're a domestic student or have a scholarship.
Hi there, I'm sorry to see your lower rating here and would like to learn more about your experience. If you would like to send us a direct message through any of our social media channels with some more information we can have a look into this.Many thanks ^Sarah
As a first-year medical student, my experience at UCLan has been incredibly positive so far. The teaching facilities are top-notch, equipped with modern technology that supports hands-on learning and interactive sessions, making it an engaging environment to study in. The professors are knowledgeable and approachable, always willing to provide support when needed. One of the best parts about being here is how easy it is to make new friends. Whether it’s through university societies, clubs, or just meeting people on campus, there’s a real sense of community that makes settling in feel effortless. Life in Preston is also quite enjoyable – it’s a friendly city with everything you need as a student. There’s a great balance between the lively student life and the quieter spots for when you need to focus. All in all, it’s been a fantastic start to my journey in medicine at UCLan, and I’m excited for what’s to come!
Hi there, we loved reading your review here and seeing that your first year as a medical student is going so well. There's so much happening on campus for everyone to get involved with and especially as a first year student this is the perfect opportunity to meet friends. We agree that Preston has so much to offer our students, from nearby restruants, bars and clubs to the many beautiful parks around campus to take a stroll and unwind in.We wish you all the best for the rest of your studies ^Sarah
Everything is reasonable when it comes to commuting
Hi there, thank you for your rating and review here. It's great to hear that as a commuting student you are enjoying your time studying with us.Best wishes ^Sarah
International environment and educational quality
Hi there, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are so proud to offer a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all those travelling from overseas to study with us.Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
Amazing location and a diverse society
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for your kind words. We are so proud here at the University of Central Lancashire to have a wonderful community of over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries.Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
I love my university and I’ve been having a great experience
We loved reading your review here and are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your time with us.All the best ^Sarah
I just recently got here. No complaints yet though!
We're so pleased to hear that your first few weeks on campus are going well! Wishing you all the best ^Sarah
Nice campus, with lot of societies!
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave this review. Our students have access to over 70 different societies that they can join so there is something for everyone to get involved with. Best wishes ^Sarah
Absolutely amazing mental health support. This is one of the main reasons why I chose UCLan and don’t regret my decision for it.
Hi there, thank you for leaving this review and for your kind words. We are so proud of our dedicated mental health and wellbeing teams and the support students here can access. It's great to hear that you have been able to get the support you need during your time here and we wish you all the best for the future ^Sarah
It’s my second year here at tramshed and I still love it! The rooms are modern and easy to style to feel like home. The location IS THE BEST PART it’s in the middle of everything’s and a perfect place for people who’s studying for psychology or in Harris and foster for most their lectures
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We wish you all the best for your second year studying Psychology ^Sarah
Very comfortable place to stay
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave your review here.Best wishes ^ Sarah
The facilities are meh but the staff try to do the best they can under the circumstances
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry to hear that you are disappointed with some of our facilities. Here at the university, we are always looking for feedback from students on ways we can improve. Please feel free to get in touch with us through any of our social media channels with some further information and we'd be happy to help. Best wishes, Sarah
Finished my three years of uni here and had a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend!
Hi there, it's brilliant to hear that you enjoyed your three years as a student here at the University of Central Lancashire. Thank you for sharing your experience and we wish you all the best for the future.^Sarah
Great for students. Student union need a little work on them. Social spaces are great for studying
Hi there, it's great to hear that you enjoyed using the social spaces on campus for studying. We are always looking for ways to improve so will be sure to pass on your feedback about the Students' Union to the team.Wishing you all the best, Sarah
As an international student from India, studying at UCLan has been a transformative experience. The diverse cultural environment, coupled with world-class faculty and resources, has greatly enriched my academic journey. The support services for international students are exceptional, making it easy to adapt and thrive in a new country. I'm grateful for the opportunities to engage in research and extracurricular activities that have broadened my horizons.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are so proud of our diverse and inclusive campus community here at UCLan and are passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. It's great to hear how as an international student you felt it easy being able to adapt and thrive here and that you've accessed the range of student support that's available on campus.We wish you all the success for the future, Sarah
Very fantastic accommodation. Fantastic staff and very near to the town centre and shops. Just walking distance to university and shops.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing your experience as a student here. It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed being at a campus that is right in the heart of the city and found being able to walk to university and town handy. Wishing you all the best for the future, Sarah
Everything is excellent, keep it up.
Hi there, thank you for your review and kind words, it's great to hear about your positive experience as a student. All the best ^Sarah
Good uni and amazing resources for students
Hi there, thank you for providing feedback on your time as a student. Here at the university we aim to make sure our students have access to everything they need in order to succeed in their studies and to prepare them for their future. It's brilliant to hear that you found our resources helped you during your time here.All the best, Sarah
Cannot recommend this place enough! It’s great for its value of money. It’s right near the university campus so it’s convenient there’s lots of shops/resturaunts/fast food near by so you don’t go without. They are good at communicating and quick as possibly can be with repairs
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for sharing your experience as a student here. Having our Preston campus located within the city is so convenient and means that our students don't have to worry about commuting far to campus. The train station is just a 10 minute walk from campus so traveling to and from Preston is super easy. We couldn't agree more about the amount of shops and restaurants right next to campus, the main high street has plenty of well-known stores as well as independent local businesses. There's also lots of cafés and for those who like to go out, plenty of bars and clubs. Wishing you all the best, Sarah
It has been great experience for student near town and university
Hi there, it's wonderful to hear about your experience as a student here. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All the best ^Sarah
Amazing stunning brilliant architectural design
Hi there, we are so proud of our campus facilities and buildings so it's great to hear this from one of our students.Wishing you all the best, Sarah
Good uni, conveniently located.
Hi there, thank you for your review here. It's great to hear that you have found the campus location convenient. Our Preston Campus is located only 10 minutes from the train station making it really easy to commute to campus or visit other parts of the country.Best wishes, Sarah
Overall okay, they are not bad. Clean campus
Hi there, I'm sorry to see some low ratings within your review here. As a university, we always appreciate any feedback from our students and would like to learn more about your experience in order to identify any ways we can improve. If you would like to send us a direct message through any of our social media channels, we'd love to hear from you.Best wishes, Sarah
Really good university just finished my 2nd year and I’m really impressed with everything around. So close to town, shops and the campus it’s all within a 15 minute walk. There is no worrying about making my lesson or not at all!!
Hi there, it's great to see that you are enjoying your time as a student here. We loved hearing that you feel like you have everything you need closeby. Having our Preston Campus located right in the heart of the city does make it super easy for students to get around and offers a wide range of facilities and activities right on their doorstep. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your studies, Sarah
i’m glad to have joined this university! it’s provided me with great support since year 1 and especially during my year abroad
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's great to hear that you have enjoyed and felt support during your time as a UCLan student. I can see that you have rated Campus / Facilities and Clubs and Societies three stars. We would love to get your feedback on ways we can improve in these areas for future students, if you would like to get in touch please feel free to send a direct message through to any of our social media channels with more information.Best wishes, Sarah
Good university friendly staff
Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to write this review and for your kind words.All the best, Sarah
The uni has been very helpful with courses and any issues I have had. They make sure there are activities for all students and make sure everyone gets involved
Hi there, thank you for your kind review here. It's brilliant to read that you have enjoyed your time as a student here and that you have taken part in many of the fantastic activities that are held across campus during the year. All the best, Sarah
The new campus facilities are very modern and new
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We are so proud of our fantastic, modern facilities and it's great to see our students benefiting from this.Best wishes ^Sarah
Fabulous university, so much support for students! Cannot recommend enough ☺️
Hi there, thanks for your review here. It's brilliant to hear that during your time as a student you found our wonderful student support team helpful. The teams are here to offer students support with every aspect of student life should they need it. This could be anything from cost of living, health and wellbeing, disability or dyslexia support. I can see that you've ranked the Students' Union and Clubs and Societies three stars and as we are always looking for ways to improve here at the university and love hearing from our students, we invite you to get in touch with us through any of our social media channels with some further information so we can look into this. Best wishes, Sarah
Uclan is actually such a great school great teachers and facilities
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your time as a UCLan student. We are so proud to have such a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment located across our Preston, Burnley and Westlakes campuses which are a brilliant benefit to our students.Wishing you all the best for the future, Sarah
Not sure what to write uclan has many services but aren’t as good as advertising but it’s a great uni
Hi there, we're sorry to read parts of your review here. We take all feedback seriously at the unversity and would like to learn more about your experience as a student here. Please could you send us a direct message with some more information to any of our main social media channels so we can look into this. Best wishes, Sarah
amazing place, such a nice community, lovely places for walks.
Hi, we loved reading your review here, thank you for taking the time to leave one. Currently, our community includes over 42,000 students and staff from more than 100 countries, making the university a brilliant place to connect with others. We couldn't agree more about the lovely walks. All our campuses are close some beautiful scenic walks for everyone to enjoy. Our Preston campus is surrounded by many parks where students can relax and unwind.All the best, Sarah
Good stuff. It is a very social and exciting place to be at. I enjoy the environment and people. Buildings are admirable and with pretty colours, love it.
Hi, we loved reading your review. It's great to hear that you've enjoyed your time here as a student. We agree, there's so much to get involved with in and around campus such as joining one of the many societies or clubs available as well as the various events going on throughout the year. There's lots to do around the city, whether you fancy a shopping trip, stroll around the park or a night out there's something for everyone.Best wishes ^Sarah
my tutors are understanding and preston is nice
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review, it's great to hear that you are enjoying your time as a student studying at our Preston Campus.Best wishes,Sarah
Good uni good location very good place socially
good staff and lively vibe feels like home
Average experience, nice people though
Its an amazing university, with amazing staff, the only bad thing i would say is there is too many buildings
Good university, facilities and course
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Its a decent university but not the most amazing.
Great building and great staff, would recommend living hear.
Uclan is the best and offers multiple opportunities to evolve personally and professionally.
Very nice place. Stayed here for 5 years. Quiet and good enough for studying. Very approachable staff. Good for student living.
Good accommodation. Good location. Residents could take better to take care of the space and respect it.
Great reception very friendly and happy to help
Good uni but poor social aspects, student Union is practically unused
Great and they always here to help I would recommend this place to
Good student support, variety of courses and student union activities and clubs
Amazing university. Diverse and inclusive. Would definitely recommend to a friend
Great university. lots to do. people are friendly.
University is great with a great team of student support and comprises of a lot of buildings spread in the city of Preston. Teachers and staff is very supportive and overall review is excellent
Best place to be and very friendly
Great experience, very welcoming and a beautiful campus