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Place/affordability

Study in a great city centre location but without the price tag of Manchester or Liverpool. Learn to thrive, not just survive at uni!
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Where fun doesn’t cost a ton. Eating out in Preston is 29% cheaper than in Manchester (Numbeo) and you can grab a pint of beer for just £3 (SU bar). Student life is definitely more affordable than you think!
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Preston is one of the most attractive and affordable cities for student living. We’ve been named the best city to live and work in the North West (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2022). So what are you waiting for? There’s a place here waiting for you.
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Student life is more affordable than you think. Your money goes further at UCLan thanks to being the most affordable university in the UK (The Times 2023).
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Have fun. Save a ton. From free sports centre membership to all-inclusive bills in our accommodation, there are some fantastic benefits to studying with us which will save you lots of money during your time at University.
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Accommodation

Average monthly rent at UCLan is the third cheapest in the UK and cheapest overall in the North West according to the National Student Accommodation Survey 2023. Live in a great city centre location, without the price tag of Manchester or Liverpool.
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Study in a great city centre location, without breaking the bank. We offer some of the most affordable student accommodation around, starting at less than £85pw. And, we guarantee a place in halls for all new full-time students studying in Preston.
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Have fun. Save a ton. When you live on campus, you could be paying less than £85pw for halls, which includes all your bills, plus your Wi-Fi too. Leaving you with more in your pocket for food and fun.
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All the thrills. None of the bills. Our all-inclusive accommodation contracts mean you won’t have to worry about bills either. The costs of heating, water and Wi-Fi are all included in your rent, giving you peace of mind.
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Save £££s living in UCLan accommodation at the most affordable university in the UK. The average cost of rent in Preston is £112 per week (compared with Liverpool £152, Lancaster £158 and Manchester £193).
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Study in a great city centre location, without the price tag of Manchester or Liverpool. The average cost of rent in Preston is £112 per week (compared with Liverpool £152, Lancaster £158 and Manchester £193).
uclan.ac.uk/costofliving

Accommodation can be one of the most expensive things to consider when choosing your university. Preston is one of the most affordable cities around and is ranked as the 3rd cheapest UK city for student accommodation by the National Student Accommodation Survey 2023. So, you can be confident that you’ll be living in a city that’s fun, friendly AND affordable.
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All our student accommodation is located on or close to campus. When you wake up every morning you’ll never have to worry about whether your bus is going to turn up or whether you’ll make it to your lecture on time. Everything you need – the Library, the Students’ Union, our on-campus Sports Centre and the city centre - is just a short walk away from your room.
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When you live in halls, your rent costs are all-inclusive, so you don’t need to pay separately for water, electricity, heating or even Wi-Fi – it’s all included and won’t go up in price for the year. In these uncertain times, you won’t need to worry about your energy bills.
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Free gym membership

Keep healthy without the cost of an expensive gym membership at UCLan. Did you know, we offer all our students free membership at our gym and sports facilities? This includes access to our Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre and Sports Arena, plus all our fitness classes.
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On campus, warm spaces

We’ve lots of warm spaces on campus for you to study or catch up with friends. Access a computer or study space, and save money by using our microwaves, hot water, water fountains and showers across campus.
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Graduates earn more

Invest in your future. Graduates earn on average 30% more over their lifetime than non-graduates (Department for Education) so don’t be put off by the headline course costs. You’ll only need to pay these loans back once you’ve graduated and are earning over £25k. University can be fun without costing a ton!
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Student support

Struggling with the cost of student life? We have expert financial advisers based at our Student Centre who can help with practical advice on managing your living costs, paying your student fees, budgeting and more.
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