UCLan Gains 4 QS Stars

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a rising star according to a revealing new analysis undertaken by Quacquarelli Symonds, the compilers of the prestigious QS World University Rankings.

UCLan became the first modern university to enter the QS rankings in 2010. Now the company has launched the ‘QS Stars Development Road Map’ in order to showcase the broader quality of institutions, enabling them to stand out in their particular areas of excellence.

Overall the University has been awarded four out of the maximum of five stars.

According to the QS Top Universities website: a typical four stars university is: ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both research and teaching. The institution provides an excellent environment for students and faculty’.

And within the sub-areas which make up the overall grading, UCLan has been awarded the maximum of five stars for teaching, infrastructure, internationalisation and engagement.