The University of Central Lancashire is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. Lancaster University is a public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.
| University of Central Lancashire | Lancaster University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 901 QS World University 2024 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2024 # 801 QS World University 2023 | # 122 QS World University 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 1001 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 1001 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 122 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -140 PG Programs -58 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -29 PG Programs -97 |
| Acceptance Rate | 0.0 % | 18.7 % |
| Exam Score | - | GMAT - 600 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 TOEFL - 87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 15891.5 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16357.0 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 183 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 23944.7 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20708.0 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12542 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and average salary are: Executive MBA: $77,000 Other Degree: $68,000 Master (Other): $43,000 Masters of Arts: $42,000 Bachelor of Arts: $38,000 Bachelor of Science: $35,000 | Graduate Employability rank (2020): 201-250. |
| application requirements | Applicants must have minimum between 50-60% on an average Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Indian UG aspirants must have 75-87% in best four including Hindi and PE. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 5.5/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.0/10 Read 9 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Central Lancashire | Lancaster University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1828 | 1964 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | The university is on an urban campus in Preston, with sites in Burnley and in Westlakes, West Cumbria (for nuclear and energy related research programmes). A campus in Cyprus opened in October 2012. | Located 3 miles from Lancaster, surrounded by countryside. It is located close to lake district national park and Lancashire’s beaches. You can reach the historical city of Lancaster with a short bus ride. |
| Library | The Library building on the Preston campus provides comfortable, flexible study spaces and offers a wealth of excellent learning resources, extensive collections of information sources and access to expert help and advice as well as access to thousands of books, audio-visual materials and journals. | Leisure collection, special collection, ebooks, thousands of journals, over 200 databases, Grey literature, theses & dissertation, audiovisual content, digital content, and research management content, you can find it all at the library. Currently under extension project of a budget of 11million Pounds (2020). |
| Campus Life | The nightclub and live music venue at the Students' Union, '53 Degrees', has two floors with a bar on each and occasionally hosts musical performers. Across two rooms, total capacities are 1,100 & 350 for club nights and 1,400 and 350 for all live gigs. The adjoining bar, 'Source', is open seven days a week during term times. '53 Degrees' is no longer owned by the Students' Union however Freshers' Week events are still run in the venue. There are over 35 sports clubs run by the students’ union. Many have block bookings at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and UCLan Sports Arena in term-time for training and matches. The sports clubs participate in British Universities and Colleges Sport competitions and have home and away fixtures.The university outdoor sport facilities can be found at UCLan Sports Arena (USA) which is located two miles away and was opened in 2000 by The Princess Royal. The £12 million arena provides facilities for rugby league, rugby union, football (five grass pitches), hockey (two floodlit all-weather pitches), netball, tennis (four floodlit courts), and cycling (1 mile (1.6 km) circuit), as well as an eight-lane athletics area, equipped for school, club, and county competitions. | Over 200 student groups to join. Cafes, bars, medical facilities, and banks are all available on-campus. On-Campus cinema includes Hollywood, classical, and international films. Over 100 different sports clubs to join. Volunteering for environmental, social enterprising, and businesses is available. On-campus Chaplainacy center for different religions, groups, & services. Sugarhouse is university’s nightclub. |
| Hostel | #Self-contained rent/week - $105 #Economy standard rent/week - $78 | #Rooms - $9317 |
| Famous Alumni | Estelle Asmodelle, Australian model and activist | Alan Milburn (former secretary of State for health), Andy Serkis (Actor), Andrew Miller (Novelist), Robert Fisk (writer), John C. Hull (professor at Rotman School of Management), Alan Campbell (MP UK), W. Brian Arthur (Economist), Hanif Kureishi (British Playwright), Dave Snowden (Welsh Consultant), Ben Crystal (Actor), etc. |
| City Life | Living in Preston is a lot of fun as a student. The north is a friendly place, and this city is large enough to give you plenty of thrills, but small enough for you to become part of the community and not get lost in the crowds. Those of you who want to see local art and history, the Harris Museum is a must-see whilst you’re living in Preston. It has something for everyone, with regular modern exhibitions alongside long-standing historical paintings. St George’s Shopping Centre is right in the heart of the city centre, with loads of different shops for you to get the basics in or to splurge on some treats for you! There are some big-name brands in this shopping centre, and a few places you can pick up something to eat along the way, the Subways and Greggs of this world. You’ll be surprised at just how many tasty eateries there are here, for such a small city. Start your day over at I Smile Café on Plunginton Road, where you can get a full English breakfast for under a fiver. Town House Coffee and Brew Bar is a good shout as a mid-morning break with a cup of tea or coffee, some cake, and a book. | Lancaster is a historical city, offering a coastline and picturesque beaches of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. The countryside has England’s largest national park. It is connected to Manchester and Liverpool through a train ride of 1-2 hours. The city offers great nightlife, clubs, bars, and pubs. It also has excellent film, theatre and music scene, and is a great place to shop. The unemployment rate of the city is around 4.3% (March’20) |
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