Information for students from Costa Rica

The University of Central Lancashire welcomes students joining us from Costa Rica.

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We have a broad range of subjects and courses at various levels. Across our 4 campuses we have something to suit everyone. Learn more about your chosen subject and what we have to offer.

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  • 5,500+

    International students studying at our UK campuses (2020/21)

  • 120+

    We enrol students from more than 120 countries across the world.

  • 10+

    The average flight time to Manchester Airport from Costa Rica is 10 hours.

Contact us

For more information on our activities in Costa Rica, please contact: 

Sam Whiteside, Regional Manager
Tel: +44 1772 892 145
Email Sam Whiteside

Entry requirements

Please note the requirements below are indicative only.

Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme; GCE A Levels or IB equivalent.

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

Minimum English language requirements

Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Please see our further information and guidance on our English Language requirements.

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Your international student guide

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Campuses and partners

We have a large and diverse campus network, with campus locations in Preston, Burnley, Westlakes (Cumbria) and Cyprus. We also have numerous other partners both in the UK and abroad.

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