The University of Manchester
1824
Founded
approx. 46,000
Students
approx. 40%
International students
Public
Type
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester traces its history to the Mechanics' Institute of 1824 and took its present form in 2004. It is one of the largest single-site universities in the UK.
It has deep research strengths in materials science, engineering, business and the life sciences, and the Alliance Manchester Business School is well known among Indian applicants.
Highlights
- Russell Group research university
- Alliance Manchester Business School
- Large engineering and materials research campus
- Located in a lively, affordable northern city
Tuition (indicative, per year)
GBP 26,000 – 38,000 per year (indicative)
Intakes
September
English requirements (from)
IELTS 6.5 · PTE 64 · TOEFL 90
Campus and student life
The campus runs along Oxford Road into the city centre, with student areas like Fallowfield and Rusholme nearby and a huge students' union.
Courses at The University of Manchester
A selection only. The University of Manchester offers many more programmes; ask a counsellor or see the university's website.
Studying in United Kingdom?
The UK offers one-year master's degrees and three-year bachelor's degrees that save time and money. The Graduate Route allows two years of post-study work for applications made up to 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months from January 2027.
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