The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was founded in 1828 in the city of Preston, Lancashire, northern England. It is halfway between London, England and Glasgow, Scotland, roughly two hours train ride to either location. It is only 40 minutes from futbol (soccer) giants, Machester and Liverpool. As a large comprehensive university, UCLan enrolls students from over 100 countries and has partnerships with 125 international institutions located across the world. Each year over 2,000 international students study at the University’s Preston Campus.

Main UCLan Website

Exchange Student Website

UCLan Exchange Student Information

 

 

Academic YearUCLan Campus Building

Fall Semester= Mid-September to Mid-December

Spring Semester= Mid-January to Late May

*Year Long= Mid-September to Late May

*Note: Some programs run on year-long course schedules, so these programs would require students to study abroad for a full year as opposed to a semester.

Courses Offered

The UCLan exchange is open to MSUB students of all disciplines; the university, being one of the largest in the UK, offers a wide variety of programs to choose from. It is important to note that students must stay within the parameters of their program and cannot choose coursework outside of the program for which they were accepted.

Programs most popular for exchange students:

  • Outdoor Adventure Leadership
  • Forensics and Criminal Investigation
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Film, Media & Journalism
  • Humanities
  • Art
  • Sciences
  • Health, more!

Check out all of the program offerings at UCLan.

Costs

MSUB students studying abroad at UCLan pay MSUB tuition. Students pay room and board to UCLan directly upon arrival. On campus accommodation prices start from (as of 2020):

  • Semester 1 - £1,486 (≅$1,970)
  • Semester 2 - £929 (≅$1,235)
  • Full Year - £3393 (≅$4,500)

The approximate cost of living per month (including rent) is £1015 (≅$1.345). This is only an estimate according to the UK Home Office.
As all accommodation is self-catering you will find very reasonably priced shops and food outlets on or close to the campus, such as Aldi/Lidl and Tesco.

AccommodationsUCLan dorm room

There are around 2,200 accommodation places in University owned and leased halls of residence. On campus accommodation is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. En-suite options are available to full year students only. Each hall is self-catering and prices include all fuel and water bills.

Although this is not recommended, it is possible for students to live off-campus, with the average cost of a shared house £67.50 (≅$90) per student per week; contract lengths normally vary from 38 to 52 weeks. Students wishing to live off-campus in private accommodation are responsible for making their own arrangements with the Landlord.

Student Accomodation at UCLan 

Visa

American students who study in the United Kingdom for one semester do not need a full student visa. However, you will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The cost for the ETA is £10 ($13). Students who plan to study abroad for a full year, must apply for a Tier 4 Student Visa prior to leaving for the the U.K. This visa costs £490 ($625), plus an additional cost of about £776/year ($990) for a UK Health Surcharge Fee. Students must also get biometrics (fingerprints) done for the visa. The full application can be done online. Students should allow at least six weeks prior to departure to complete the visa process.

Health Insurance

To ensure comprehensive and quality coverage, all study abroad students are required to enroll in insurance that is provided through the designated Montana University System insurance provider. Please consult with the Study Abroad Coordinator for further information. This insurance is affordable with a typical semester averaging about $250.