Established :
1828
University Type and Campus :
Urban
The University of Central Lancashire (abbreviated UCLan) is a public university based in Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge founded in 1828. Subsequently known as Harris Art College, then Preston Polytechnic, then Lancashire Polytechnic, in 1992 it was granted university status by the Privy Council. The university is the 19th largest in the UK in terms of student numbers.
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Motto: "From the Ground to the Sun"
Endowment: N/A
Administrative staff: N/A
Students: 25,655 (2014/15)
Undergraduates: 21,210 (2014/15)
Postgraduates: 4,450 (2014/15)
43 : 57
Gender ratio (in %)
International students
Students : Staff ratio
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