Welcoming students from the United States Of America

The University of Central Lancashire welcomes students from the United States to join our growing community.

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I’ve had so many positive encounters with staff really caring for their students. They recognize international students are far from home so they go the extra mile to be there for them.

Serena Patel

MBBS
USA

Contact our USA team

If you would like further detailed information about our activities in the USA, please contact:

Sam Whiteside, Regional Manager
Tel: +44 1772 892 145
Email Sam Whiteside

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Entry Requirements

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Please see our further information and guidance on our English Language requirements.

High School Diploma with weighted CGPA 3.0/4.0 minimum

OR:

High School Diploma with a weighted CGPA 2.4/4.0

Plus one of the following:

SAT 1000 from ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’
ACT 19
1 AP College Board Exam at grade 3
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Honors level classes/AP classes (without the College Board Exam) in academic subjects grade B x 2 (TWO NEEDED)
College class - 3 credits at grade B from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript

OR:

Associate diploma / Associate degree / Junior degree holders (general or specialised) with a pass

(Test Optional) GPA of at least 3.2 out of 4 in the High School Graduation Diploma. (A and B grades in academic college-level classes, such as advanced and honours level classes, or equivalent, and no grades below a C in Junior and Senior year. Only suitable where the course has no named subject / cognate discipline requirement)

OR:

High School Diploma with a weighted CGPA 2.5/4.0

PLUS TWO FROM BELOW (where multiple APs or College Credits are used, they should be for different subjects):

SAT 1070 from ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’ or ACT 21
1 AP College Board Exam at grade 3 (You can have 2 of these - but different subjects)
College class - 3 credits at grade B from an academic class. Must be shown on college transcript (You can have 2 of these - but different subjects)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Honors level class/AP classes (without the College Board Exam) grade B x 2 (TWO NEEDED) (where a specific subject is required this option is not accepted)

OR:

High School Diploma/GED with CGPA 3.0 (where a specific subject is required this option is not accepted))

PLUS ONE FROM BELOW:

SAT 1150 from ‘Evidence Based Reading and Writing’ and ‘Math’
ACT Composite Score 23

OR:

Associate diploma / Associate degree / Junior degree holders (general or specialised) with 2.2/4 GPA

Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

OR:

Grade B/80%/3 GPA High School Grade 11 English

OR:

Grade C/70%/2 GPA High School Grade 12 English

OR:

3 credits English Class(es) at University or Community College Grade C/70% /2 GPA

OR:

AP English Language or Literature grade 3

OR:

SATr Evidence Based Reading and Writing Minimum Score of 500

OR:

ACT English Minimum Score of 26

NOTE: (some courses may have higher English requirements)

Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

OR:

Grade B/80%/3 GPA High School Grade 11 English

OR:

Grade C/70%/2 GPA High School Grade 12 English

OR:

3 credits English Class(es) at University or Community College Grade C/70% /2 GPA

OR:

AP English Language or Literature grade 3

OR:

SATr Evidence Based Reading and Writing Minimum Score of 500

OR:

ACT English Minimum Score of 26

NOTE: (some courses may have higher English requirements)

Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

OR:

Grade B/80%/3 GPA High School Grade 11 English

OR:

Grade C/70%/2 GPA High School Grade 12 English

OR:

3 credits English Class(es) at University or Community College Grade C/70% /2 GPA

OR:

AP English Language or Literature grade 3

OR:

SATr Evidence Based Reading and Writing Minimum Score of 500

OR:

ACT English Minimum Score of 26

NOTE: (some courses may have higher English requirements)

We’ve been awarded the maximum 5 QS Stars (Excellent) for internationalisation. We’re proud to be a truly international university, with a thriving staff and student community of 38,000+ people from over 100 countries. We encourage all our students to become ‘global citizens’ and our courses open doors to worldwide career opportunities. We offer a welcoming destination to all our international students, providing them with the support they need to succeed in their studies. Our 5 QS Stars also reflects the opportunities we provide to enable students to experience other cultures; the success of our overseas campus in Cyprus; and our 120+ international partnerships with universities based in China, Malaysia, the Far East and beyond.

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Your international student guide

Interested in studying at the University of Central Lancashire? Our international student guide is packed with useful information for overseas students.

Campuses and partners

We have a large and diverse campus network, with campus locations in Preston, Burnley, Westlakes (Cumbria) and Cyprus. We also have numerous other partners both in the UK and abroad.

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Information for students from United States of America

What students from the United States of America say

Contact our USA team

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum English language requirements

Awards

Start your university application

How to apply as an international student

Visa advice

Fees and funding

Take your next steps

Your international student guide

Campuses and partners

Information for students from United States of America

What students from the United States of America say

Not sure about what to study?

Contact our USA team

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum English language requirements

Awards

5 QS Stars (Excellent) for Internationalisation

US Loans for American Students

Start your university application

How to apply as an international student

Visa advice

Fees and funding

Take a virtual tour

Take your next steps

Your international student guide

Campuses and partners