The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2021. The university is also ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2021) and is in the top 5 universities in the North of England (The Complete University Guide 2021). UCLan is also recognized as a leading institution for research excellence, with a commendable performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
The university achieved a score of 55.8% for research that is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 ranked UCLan as the top modern university in the North West and in the top 25 modern universities nationally.
It was also ranked in the top 50 overall universities in the UK. UCLan is one of the most popular universities in the UK for international students. It is ranked in the top 10 for international student satisfaction (International Student Barometer 2019) and is in the top five for international student recruitment (HESA 2018/19).
UCLan is also a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. This recognition is a testament to UCLan’s commitment to providing world-class research and teaching excellence.
