Preston Campus

Our Preston Campus is right at the heart of the city. You'll find us minutes away from a vibrant shopping centre, attractions and nightlife. It’s home to a thriving international community of over 27,000 students and staff.

Getting to Preston Campus

Students standing in a group outside the library building

Directions and campus map

With fantastic transport links, visiting our Preston Campus is a simple and stress-free experience. Here are some directions and travel advice to help you find us.

Everything you need on campus is within easy reach - from our Library (open 24/7 during term time) to our lecture theatres, cafes and Students’ Union. And all our University accommodation is located within a short walk of the campus - so you’ll never have to worry about being late for lectures.

Where is Preston?

Preston is a vibrant, multicultural city in the heart of the North West, making it the perfect place to live, work and play.

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Life in Preston

Discover what Preston has to offer. You’re really spoilt for choice in Preston whenever you want to catch up with friends, enjoy a big night out or hit the shops. 

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Explore Preston Campus

Take a look around our Preston Campus by viewing our 360s, galleries and more.

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Students outside our Greenbank and Harrington Buildings
Students outside our Greenbank and Harrington Buildings

Our Preston Campus

Places to stay

If you’re visiting our Preston Campus after travelling a long way, you can find a range of hotels and accommodation near the station and in Preston city centre, only a few minutes’ walk from campus.

Visit us on campus

Explore our fantastic campuses and discover what life is like here at the University of Central Lancashire.

Discover our other campuses

  • Burnley Campus

    As a student at our Burnley Campus you’ll get a fantastic learning experience together with incredible opportunities to socialise and explore Lancashire.

  • Westlakes Campus

    If you’re looking for a refreshing change of lifestyle and access to the great outdoors, you’ll love studying at our Westlakes Campus in Cumbria.

  • Cyprus Campus

    Our overseas campus in Cyprus offers you the perfect combination of study and sunshine. Enjoy a sun-kissed Mediterranean lifestyle and a truly international student experience.