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 2025: Publication of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies). Ranking position #651.
  • March 2025: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings . Ranking position #1174.
  • January 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) with University of Central Lancashire in position 501.
  • December 2024: University of Central Lancashire ranks 1201 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
#64
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Central Lancashire
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #11 
    • #15 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #51 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #35 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #42 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #60 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #62 
    • #74 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #75 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Business

    • #56 
    • #70 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #52 
    • #61 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

Design

    • #11 
    • #12 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Education

    • #58 
    • #70 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #43 
    • #444 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Engineering

    • #12 
    • #15 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #36 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #44 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #59 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #66 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #9 
    • #9 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #9 
    • #11 
    Asian Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #51 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #78 
    • #92 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #45 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #76 
    • #93 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #301 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Medicine & Health

    • #11 
    • #15 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #8 
    Health Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #36 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #46 
    • #651 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #51 
    • #60 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #17 
    Physiotherapy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #50 
    • #1643 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #36 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #50 
    • #62 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #39 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #65 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #66 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #52 
    • #70 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #56 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #48 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #25 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #29 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #63 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #13 
    • #18 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #35 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #49 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #55 
    • #69 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #46 
    • #59 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Central Lancashire

Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Health Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Medicine & Health
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Journalism & Media Studies
Asian Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11 
Languages & Literature
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Design
Architecture The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
Engineering
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#18 
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#35 
Sports Science
Physics and Astronomy The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#36 
Natural Sciences

Student Ratings for University of Central Lancashire

4.3
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 593 student ratings
Google logo 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

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

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
16990
postgraduates:
4915
Total:
21905
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
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
Education and Teaching:
240
English Studies:
240
Physics and Astronomy:
150
Archaeology:
100
Chemistry:
100
Mathematical Sciences:
80
Civil Engineering:
65
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
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
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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University of Central Lancashire ranks #64 in England UK in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 379 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 32 rankings of University of Central Lancashire.

University of Central Lancashire achieved #87 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 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 (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 108 university rankings University of Central Lancashire ranks #1 among universities in Preston and #64 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Central Lancashire.

In our meta ranking University of Central Lancashire ranks #64 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.