University of Lancashire
Coat of arms | |
Former names | University of Central Lancashire, UCLan, Harris Art College, Preston Polytechnic, Lancashire Polytechnic |
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| Motto | Latin: Ex solo ad solem |
Motto in English | "From the Earth to the Sun" |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1828 - Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge 1992 - granted university status |
| Chancellor | Ranvir Singh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Graham Baldwin |
| Students | 23,865 (2024/25) |
| Undergraduates | 17,225 (2024/25) |
| Postgraduates | 6,640 (2024/25) |
| Location | 53°45′47″N 2°42′27″W / 53.7630°N 2.7074°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | |
| Affiliations | MillionPlus Universities UK |
| Website | www |
Location in Preston city centre | |
The University of Lancashire 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 the University of Central Lancashire, 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.
In December 2024, the university received approval from the Office for Students to change its name to the University of Lancashire, with the rebrand intended to come into effect by September 2025, despite concerns over confusion from the University of Lancaster.