Rankings of University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

Latest ranking updates for University of Central Lancashire
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #1094.
  • December 2023: Urap announced latest results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance with University of Central Lancashire in position 1444.
  • December 2023: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) update. University of Central Lancashire achieves place 151.
  • December 2023: University of Central Lancashire ranks 1201 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.

University rankings

    • #90 
    • #111 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #84 
    • #106 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #99 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #79 
    • #1001 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #901 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #1239 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #49 
    • #901 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #1094 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #61 
    • #1387 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #301 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #1444 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #776 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #522 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #767 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #589 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #72 
    • #1201 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #889 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #201 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #440 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #18 
    • #23 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #46 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #48 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #27 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #48 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #74 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #75 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #77 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #53 
    • #65 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #74 
    • #93 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #73 
    • #94 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Design

    • #20 
    • #25 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #55 
    • #67 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #70 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #70 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #490 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #26 
    • #36 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #48 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #51 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #62 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #65 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #12 
    • #16 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #68 
    • #81 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #78 
    • #92 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #79 
    • #94 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #45 
    • #59 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #78 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #85 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #201 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #11 
    • #15 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Dentistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #501 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #35 
    • #45 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #49 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #58 
    • #72 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #75 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #63 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #70 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #78 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #17 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #48 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #72 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #25 
    • #31 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #51 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #65 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Central Lancashire

Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Dentistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#15 
Medicine & Health
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Journalism & Media Studies
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#17 
Social Studies & Humanities
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Design
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#31 
Sports Science
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#31 
Languages & Literature
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#36 
Engineering
Chemistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#45 
Natural Sciences

Student Ratings for University of Central Lancashire

Student satisfaction:
4.3 (based on 593 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.3 (based on 593 student ratings)

“Fantastic place to study by yourself. The library is large and well equipped with everything you’re likely to need, with plenty of computers to use. The course content is varied and interesting, with a logical layout that I found easy to follow. Most lecturers are professional and helpful, but just a few are a little arrogant. In general I would wholeheartedly recommend UCLAN to friends and family.”

About University of Central Lancashire

PROS

  • Many students find the campus services useful, such as the UCLAN Safety Bus, which runs between 10pm and 4:30am. This service intends to let learners study late, without sacrificing their personal safety.
  • The campus is modern and up -to -date, offering resources such as the Applied Digital Signal and Image Processing Research Center (ASDIP), and the Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology Research Center (ADMT.)
  • Ranked among the global top 1,000 by QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education. Additionally, the university enjoys ranking achievements on the European scale.

CONS

  • A small number of students claim that there are some rude professors, but this may be open to interpretation.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2012
Telephone:
+44 1772 201201
Address:
Foster Building
PR1 2HE, Preston
England UK
Website:
https://www.uclan.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 2.5
    • Others - Further English courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
  • #UCLanFreshers Week 2019
  • Why UCLan?
  • UCLan Graduation 2017
  • Moving On to UCLan
  • Jane Constance's UCLan Story
  • International students on study abroad at UCLan

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
64 /100
4070 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 156 students of University of Central Lancashire participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Central Lancashire in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 74.1

Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

Nursing and Midwifery:
3355
Business and Management:
2965
Medicine (Non-Specific):
1510
Engineering (Non-Specific):
1370
Sociology:
1335
Psychology:
1115
Social Policy:
1030
Law:
1020
Allied Health:
915
Biosciences:
855
Computing:
845
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
690
Creative Arts and Design:
630
Languages and Area Studies :
565
Architecture, Building and Planning:
550
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
520
Performing Arts:
505
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
265
Dentistry:
250
English Studies:
240
Education and Teaching:
240
Physics and Astronomy:
150
Chemistry:
100
Archaeology:
100
Mathematical Sciences:
80
Civil Engineering:
65
India:
2995
China:
395
Nigeria:
260
Nepal:
195
United Arab Emirates:
135
Canada:
110
Saudi Arabia:
75
Qatar:
65
United States:
60
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
60
Pakistan:
45
Kenya:
45
Oman:
35
Iran:
30
Egypt:
30
Botswana:
25
Mauritius:
20
South Africa:
20
Kuwait:
20
Zimbabwe:
20
Jordan:
15
Ghana:
15
Malaysia:
15
Australia:
10
Iraq:
10
Bahrain:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Korea (South):
10
Uganda:
10
Libya:
10
Syria:
5
Guyana:
5
Bermuda:
5
British Virgin Islands:
5
Lebanon:
5
Mexico:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Turks and Caicos Islands:
5
Brazil:
5
Norway:
5
Zambia:
5
Russia:
5
Switzerland:
5
Turkey:
5
Algeria:
5
Cameroon:
5
Malawi:
5
Morocco:
5
Tanzania:
5
New Zealand:
5
Japan:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Philippines:
5
Singapore:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Taiwan:
5
Thailand:
5
Vietnam:
5

Campuses of University of Central Lancashire

Main Site
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Burnley Campus
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FAQ

University of Central Lancashire ranks #70 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Central Lancashire ranks #1 in Preston in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Preston.

University of Central Lancashire is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 28 rankings of University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire achieved #99 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire achieved the highest ranking for Arts Visual & Performing. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Creative Writing). See all subject rankings for University of Central Lancashire.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Central Lancashire ranks #1 among universities in Preston and #70 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Central Lancashire.

In our meta ranking University of Central Lancashire ranks #70 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Preston. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.