Attending a university Open Day

Our next Preston Open Day is in June 2023. We look forward to welcoming you to our Preston Campus.

Before you visit, it's important to prepare for your Open Day so you can get the most out of your experience. Take a look at the information below to help you plan your day.

Please note, the information on this page will be updated closer to our next Open Day in June 2023.

No. 1

We were ranked first for money invested into student wellbeing services (Student Welfare League Table, 2020)

2nd

Preston has been named as the second best city in the UK for graduates to live (Compare the Market, 2022)

Top 7%

We're in the top 7% of worldwide universities (Center for World University Rankings, 2022-23)

19 areas

World-leading and internationally excellent research highlighted in 19 academic areas (REF 2021)

Key steps to getting the most out of your Open Day

We see YOU at our Open Day

If you've got questions before or after attending our Open Day, please feel free to get in touch.

Contact Course Enquiries

Open Day FAQs

Student being greeted at an open day in the Student Centre

Meet our Student Support teams

Want to find out more about how our Student Support services can help you get the most out of University life?

Our friendly teams are available to meet you all day in our Student Centre. They’ll be happy to answer all your questions.

We also have talks and tours going on throughout the day. Our talks are packed with lots of useful advice. This includes tips on writing your personal statement and submitting your application. You can also find out about student finance and our accommodation.

Discover our accommodation

There’s something special about coming to stay in university accommodation, especially if it’s your first time away from home. As well as the convenience of living on campus, you'll be part of a welcoming halls community. You’ll meet new friends and socialise together– sharing experiences and making memories. It’s important to us that it feels like your home from home.

We guarantee all new, full-time students a place in halls on Preston Campus.

Find the course that's right for YOU

Our subject talks, facilities tours, Q&A panels and taster sessions will give you everything you need to know about your course.

Subject talks

You’ll get an overview of the subject and courses from our teaching staff. This includes course content, entry requirements, placement options and career destinations.

Subject tours

Some subjects offer a tour of the facilities you’ll use on the course, a tour of the department or a tour of student work. You’ll find the meeting point in the subject listings.

Taster sessions

Join an interactive taster session to experience what it’s like to study at UCLan. All available taster sessions are displayed in the subject listings.

Q&A panels

Get answers to your most burning questions. Join one of our Q&A panels to hear from our alumni, expert tutors or students. Find all available Q&A panels in the subject listings.

Choosing your Preston Campus accommodation

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Name	Description
Derwent Hall PR1 7QR	Economy standard rooms. This includes shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Also features an enclosed landscaped garden area.
IQ Kopa (leased hall) PR1 1LR	A variety of en-suite rooms and studios. The property also features social and study spaces as well as a gym and lounge.
Ribble Hall PR1 7QS	Premium standard rooms which include shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge areas with a TV. Economy standard rooms which includes shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Roeburn Hall PR2 2QQ	En-suite rooms with a shared kitchen and common room, featuring an Xbox One, board games, pool table, a 75” TV screen and DVD player and giant beanbags.
Whitendale Hall PR1 7BG	Premium standard rooms which include shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge areas with a TV. Economy standard rooms which includes shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.

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Name	Landlord	Description
Boatman’s Court and Bowran House PR1 2XQ	Kexgill	En-suite premium and standard double rooms with a shared living/kitchen area. The property also features free of charge laundry facilities.
Canterbury Hall PR1 1AL	Nurtur	Fully equipped studios in different sizes. The property also features communal areas such as a rooftop terrace and gym.
Foundry Court PR1 7EA	Homes for Students	Premium and platinum en-suite rooms with communal state of the art kitchens. Also features a communal breakout space with study rooms, pool and football tables and a TV.
Moor Lane Halls and Walker Street PR1 1JW	Sanctuary Students	Four different room types from a standard room with shared bathroom facilities to a large double en-suite. The property also features a common room with Sky TV and on-site gym.
Tramshed PR1 2UQ	Prestige Student Homes	A variety of en-suite rooms and studios. The property also features communal areas such as a gym, landscaped garden and café area.

Welcome to Preston

The place we’re proud to call our home.

A vibrant, bustling and multicultural city in the heart of the North West, home to a thriving community of thousands of students, making it the perfect place to live, work and play.

Here you get to enjoy the best of both worlds – a buzzing student city right on your doorstep, together with beautiful green spaces to relax and unwind in. It’s small enough to get around on foot and to get to know. But it has a big personality and its own unique character. Whatever you’re looking for in a student city, you’ll find it in Preston.

Discover Preston City Centre with our exclusive Open Day offers. These can be redeemed in local restaurants, cafés and hotels. Please note these offers have now expired, check back in June 2023 for more information.

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Proud Preston

We’re so proud of our northern home. It’s officially the best city in North West England to live and work. (Demos-PWC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2021)

£200m

Choose to study here and you’ll benefit from £200m of improvements including a new University Square and Student Centre.

Live well

Preston stands out for jobs, the environment, work-life balance and affordable housing. (Demos-PWC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2021)

Safe city

Preston has a reputation as one of the safest cities to live in. It holds Purple Flag status, awarded for its low crime rates, nightlife and visitor attractions.

Travelling to campus

It’s easy to reach our Preston Campus by rail, bus or car. We’re located in the heart of the city centre, just a 10 minute walk from Preston Railway Station and Preston Bus Station.

If you’re travelling by car, you can park for free on any of our University Car Parks. The closest to the Student Centre are listed below.

Discover Preston City Centre

Explore Preston with our exclusive Open Day discounts that can be redeemed in local restaurants, cafés and hotels.

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Welcome to your Students' Union

University life isn’t only about your studies. The Students' Union is here to make life better for students. Get involved in all sorts of activities, opportunities and social events, as well as student representation. With over 100 sports clubs and societies to join, there's something for everyone. Visit the Student Centre any time during our Open Day to learn more about the vast opportunities on offer.

Vist the SU website

Interested in the arts?

Check out our Degree Show, featuring work in a range of mediums by students from the School of Arts & Media

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Useful links

Accommodation
There’s something special about living in university accommodation, especially if it’s your first time away from home. With a wide range of accommodation options, we'll help you find the right place for you.
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.
Student support
We pride ourselves on our excellent student support services, we offer expert advice and support with health and wellbeing, inclusive support, financial advice and much more.

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