University of Central Lancashire Placements

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) stands out for international students because placement support is built into almost every course, not just an add-on for UK/EU students. The university runs one of the largest paid placement programmes in the UK, over 1,000 students go on 48-week paid placements every year, and international students are treated exactly the same as home students.

Companies like Boeing, Airbus, NHS trusts, Bentley, Disney, Sony, KPMG, PwC, IBM, BAE Systems, and dozens of London and Manchester firms recruit directly through UCLan’s placement office. Average placement salary sits around £19,000-£22,000 per year (₹20-24 lakh), and many students convert these placements into full-time graduate roles with Tier 2 sponsorship.

The Centre for Global Opportunities and the dedicated International Placement Team work exclusively for international students, helping with CVs in UK format, interview coaching, and even arranging placements that qualify for the Graduate Route visa extension.

UCLan’s location in Preston puts it within one hour of Manchester and Liverpool, so students land roles in both cities without paying London rent. Recent data shows 94 % of placement students receive a job offer before or within three months of graduation, and the figure is almost identical for international students.

Nursing, pharmacy, business, computing, engineering, and aerospace courses have near-100 % placement rates because the university has long-standing NHS and industry contracts. For Indian students who want real UK work experience and a strong chance of sponsorship after studies, UCLan delivers results year after year.