University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire
Coat of arms
Former names
Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic, Lancashire Polytechnic
MottoLatin: Ex solo ad solem
Motto in English
"From the Earth to the Sun"[1]
TypePublic
Established1828; 196 years ago (1828) as Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
re-established 1992 (University status granted)
ChancellorRanvir Singh
Vice-ChancellorGraham Baldwin
Students27,890 (2022/23)[2]
Undergraduates18,485 (2022/23)[2]
Postgraduates9,405 (2022/23)[2]
Location
Preston (Main)
Burnley
Cyprus
Westlakes, Cumbria

53°45′47″N 2°42′27″W / 53.7630°N 2.7074°W / 53.7630; -2.7074
CampusUrban
Colours
AffiliationsUniversity Alliance
Universities UK
Websiteuclan.ac.uk
University of Central Lancashire is located in Preston city centre
University of Central Lancashire
Location in Preston city centre

The University of Central Lancashire (abbreviated UCLan) is a public university based in the city of Preston, Lancashire, England. It has its roots in The Institution For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge, founded in 1828. Previously known as Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic and 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.[3]

  1. ^ "About Us". University of Central Lancaster. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Where do HE students study?". Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  3. ^ "HESA Statistics – Higher Education numbers 2008/2009" (Excel). Higher Education Statistics Agency. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2011., referenced at List of UK universities by size