The University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire is a public university found in the city of Preston, Lancashire. It began life as the Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, established in 1828 then later became the Harris Art College and the Preston Polytechnic. It was given full university status in 1992 and is the 8th largest in the UK in terms of student numbers. It is a member of the Million+ group.

There are an average of 2,000 international students attending the university from over 100 countries, often due to the range of international partnerships in place. There is a dedicated International Office that are available to help with matters such as the application process, visas and immigration advice and even help with coming to live in the city. There are a number of special international events held during the year to help students feel at home and learn about the larger community as well as with ties to their own cultures. The Student Union is the heart of activities outside the classroom as well as offer advice and representation for its members. It operates a two floor bar that has a number of well known music acts having performed there as well as another bar next door that is open every day during term time. There are some 35 different sports clubs on offer for students with many using the sports centre on campus. They take part in the BUCS leagues and also use the UCLan Sports Arena two miles from campus. There are also motor racing societies that run a team called UCLAN Racing. Student run media includes a newspaper called Pluto and there are numerous societies such as arts, interest and culture and faith based.

The main campus of the university is within the city of Preston, with a secondary campus in Burnley as well as in Westlakes in Cumbria. It also has partnerships with over 100 international institutions and has a base in the Shenzhen Virtual University Park in China. Facilities on the main campus include the LB Firth building, home to the School of Forensic and Applied Sciences as well as the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, an indoor facility on the main campus also used by the Student's Union. It is also close to the centre of the city with all of its features and regular events such as the Caribbean Carnival and the European Markets. The Burnley campus is smaller, concentrates on certain areas, and is found within the Knowledge Quarter of the city. The Westlakes site in Cumbria is a Science and Technology Park offers state of the art facilities for innovative and vocational courses. The university has around 2,200 places available for students across the halls of residence and first year students are guaranteed a place there or within the associated halls close to the campus. The halls contain flats with a kitchen and communal areas either standard or en-suite rooms. All have 24-hour security and basic furniture included. The Accommodation office can also assist students with finding private rented accommodation around the city if there are no places remaining within the halls of residence.

科系課程列表：
• - 財政學
• 建築學
• - 室內設計
• 藝術與設計
• - 動畫製作
• - 時裝設計
• - 美術
• - 平面設計
• - 攝影
• - 生物醫學
• 商學與管理研究
• - 企業管理與人力資源管理
• - 國際文化與跨文化管理
• - 石油與天然氣
• 化學
• - 建築物與人造環境
• 電腦與資訊科技
• - 電腦科學
• 工程學
• - 機械工程
• 食品科學
• 健康科學
• - 健康照護管理
• - 健康資訊學
• 歷史
• - 筆譯與口譯
• 法律與法律研究
• - 刑法
• - 行銷學
• 媒體研究與出版
• - 電影與電視研究
• 內外全科醫學
• - 神經學與神經科學
• - 牙科醫學
• 音樂與表演藝術
• - 音樂與作曲
• 配藥學與藥理學
• - 恐怖主義學
• 心理學
• - 司法心理學
• 社會科學
• 運動科學
• 師資培育
• - 事件處理
• - 餐旅與觀光
• 社會研究