Information for students from United Kingdom (UK)
We welcome international students who are already based in the UK. You may be studying at an international foundation college, taking a course to improve your English, or be studying at a UK university. Whatever your circumstances, if you would like to consider your future study at The University of Central Lancashire, please contact us to find out more and we will endeavour to support and guide you. International students in the UK can study pre-sessional English, foundation level, or progress to year 1 or advanced entry.
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Contact us
For more information on studying at the University of Central Lancashire, please contact:
Alex Haydock, Regional Officer
Email: ahaydock1@uclan.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 1772 894412
Agents in your country
Entry Requirements
Minimum English Language Requirements
Awards
- We’ve been awarded the maximum 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for internationalisation. We’re proud to be a truly international university, with a thriving staff and student community of 38,000+ people from over 100 countries. We encourage all our students to become ‘global citizens’ and our courses open doors to worldwide career opportunities. We offer a welcoming destination to all our international students, providing them with the support they need to succeed in their studies. Our 5 QS Stars also reflects the opportunities we provide to enable students to experience other cultures; the success of our overseas campus in Cyprus; and our 120+ international partnerships with universities based in China, Malaysia, the Far East and beyond.
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Want to see our facilities, accommodation and city hot spots? Take a look at our virtual experience platform.
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How to apply as an international student
Are you an international student thinking about studying at a UK university? See our information about applying, including entry requirements, the visa process, and bursaries and scholarships.
Visa advice
Find out whether you need a visa, how to apply, and what documents you may need.
English entry requirements
Looking for the English language requirements for international students? Take a look at the English qualification requirements you would need to study at the University of Central Lancashire.
Take your next steps
Your international student guide
Interested in studying at the University of Central Lancashire? Our International Student Guide is packed with useful information for overseas students.
Ask a student
Need advice on course choices or which accommodation to choose when you study with us? Our friendly student ambassadors are ready to share their experiences. Simply register and start chatting to our current students.
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.