Preston, United Kingdom
University of Central Lancashire (Uclan)
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University of Central Lancashire (Uclan)
The University of Central Lancashire traces its origins to the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge, established in Preston in 1828. It adopted the University of Central Lancashire name in 1992, when it became a university. Its main campus is in Preston, England.
For international students, the university’s international guide describes Preston as its main campus and outlines its international student and partnership activity. Current university pages use the name University of Lancashire, so prospective students may see both names in older and newer material.
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University at a glance
- Institution type
- Public
- City
- Preston
- Founded
- 1828
- Tests accepted
- IELTS
- Courses listed
- 223
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