Established in 1992, University of Central Lancashire is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Preston (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North West England. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Burnley, Westlakes. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.