Overview
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England, formed in 2004 by the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and the Victoria University of Manchester. The University of Manchester is a red brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century.
The main campus is south of Manchester city centre on Oxford Road. In 2016/17, the university had 40,490 students and 10,400 staff, making it the second-largest university in the UK (out of 167 including the Open University), and the largest single-site university. The university had a consolidated income of £1 billion in 2017–18, of which £298.7 million was from research grants and contracts (6th place nationally behind Oxford, UCL, Cambridge, Imperial and Edinburgh). It has the third-largest endowment of any university in England, after the universities of Cambridge and Oxford. It is a member of the worldwide Universities Research Association, the Russell Group of British research universities, and the N8 Group. s of 2021, the University of Manchester has been recognised as the 27th best university in the world by QS. The university was ranked 6th nationally. The University of Manchester was ranked 36th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020. It had the 5th highest ranking of UK universities on this list. In 2019, the university placed 4th nationally in Reuters’ list of the World’s Most Innovative Universities
The university owns and operates major cultural assets such as the Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery, John Rylands Library, and Jodrell Bank Observatory and its Grade I listed Lovell Telescope.
The University of Manchester has 25 Nobel laureates among its past and present students and staff, the fourth-highest number of any single university in the United Kingdom. Four Nobel laureates are currently among its staff – more than any other British university.
The University of Manchester has the largest number of full-time students in the UK unless the University of London’s colleges is counted as a single university. It teaches more academic subjects than any other British university.
The university’s main site contains most of its facilities and is often referred to as the campus, however, Manchester is not a campus university as the concept is commonly understood. It is centrally located in the city and its buildings are integrated into the fabric of Manchester, with non-university buildings and major roads between.
Well-known figures among the university’s current academic staff include computer scientist Steve Furber, economist Richard Nelson, novelist Jeanette Winterson (who succeeded Colm Tóibín in 2012), and biochemist Sir John Sulston, Nobel laureate of 2002.
25,000 Students
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Learning
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Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
- Health Professions
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Theology
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
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Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
The University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships
| Total Worth | covering tuition fees, living expenses, and visas for both undergraduate and master's degree programs |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | be at serious risk as a direct result of armed conflict, and/or be displaced inside or have been forced to leave your home country within the last three years because of armed conflict; be unable to access or complete higher education; have not previously studied, at any level, in the UK or EU; have received an offer of admission for entry in September 2024; be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment, to, your chosen course; have an excellent academic background. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | 15 April 2024 |
Sport Scholarships
| Total Worth | Amounts varies with others benefits |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | A University of Manchester full-time/part-time undergraduate/postgraduate student OR a prospective student who has received a conditional/unconditional offer and is commencing study in September 2024. Competing at a minimum of UK Junior National level on a recognised player pathway of a Sport England/UK Sport recognised sport (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK). Be contracted to a club in a professional/semi-professional league, competing at national/international level (for overseas applications, the standard must be equivalent to that of the UK). Evidences a personal, sport and technical/physical profile that demonstrate performance levels of the minimum criteria. Evidences continuing striving for personal excellence, defined in this application under headline areas of: Displays a commitment to striving for personal excellence Manages and balances the demands of a dual-career athlete Takes ownership of their programme Embraces learning and personal development |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The University of Manchester Sport Scholarship is awarded to our high performing student-athletes. Our support proudly offers a bespoke and comprehensive package, designed with you at the centre, to help you develop and excel in all aspects of your life. |
Global Futures Scholarship
| Total Worth | Varies |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | -- |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and master's students holding an offer from the University for full-time study on campus in Manchester. |