The university is a single-site campus located in the center of town within walking distance of bus and train stations. The facilities include well-equipped buildings, mostly of modern design. A notable exception in the center of the campus is an early 19th century church that has been restyled as a college and community arts center. The University of Central Lancashire has more than 11,000 students enrolled full and part-time. It has some of the best educational and computing facilities in the United Kingdom.
Computers are available throughout the institution for student use.
The university and the town welcome students from many parts of the world. The University of Central Lancashire offers facilities for every type of sporting and leisure activity. Students participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor sports such as sailing, windsurfing, and skiing. The Student Union is the social and cultural hub of the campus and hosts special events such as Hawaiian parties and appearances by musical groups from around England. There is an Overseas Society that provides advice and help for foreign students.