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Studying at Manchester
International students
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Accommodation
With 24 halls across three unique campuses, you can choose the room option that best suits you.
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Student life
Dive into life at Manchester through our current student voices and experience.
Virtual Manchester
Get a feel for the campus and facilities with our virtual tours and self-guided campus app.
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Why Manchester?
Our global reputation
We are also ranked the tenth best in Europe and sixth in the UK.
*(QS World University Rankings, 2025)
Learn from the world’s brightest minds and set yourself up for future success. You’ll benefit from our continuous investment in facilities and courses led by distinguished academics working at the forefront of their subjects.
Award-winning Careers Service
*(The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research)
Our global links, job market insight and work experience opportunities will help you prepare for an outstanding career.
Take advantage of our award-winning Careers Service (StudentCrowd, 2022) before, during and after your time at Manchester.
Top UK city to live in
*(The Economist’s Global Liveability Index, 2022)
The first of Britain's great modern cities, Manchester is a true original; a city that’s proud to do things differently.
Look forward to an exciting mix of sport, entertainment, art, culture, shopping and much more.
A diverse community
We're proud of our thriving, vibrant and diverse community of students and staff, with more than 44,000 students from 177 countries studying here, and 550,000 alumni worldwide.
Find out more about our offering for international students.
Making a difference
*(Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024)
Social responsibility is one of our core goals and we’re committed to creating a healthier, fairer and greener world through teaching and learning, research and public engagement. With us, you’ll be empowered to make a difference to society and help shape our future.
Discover how you can get involved in socially responsible activities at Manchester.
Admissions information
Policies, procedures and payments
Key information for when you apply to study or need to make a payment to the University: