Adults returning to education (mature students)

The University of Manchester welcomes people of all ages to its courses, and is committed to extending opportunities to adults returning to study. These are some of our most well-equipped learners, bringing with them a number of skills and attributes gained from work, family and other life experiences.

The University has a large and diverse population of students and around one in five of these is over the age of 21 at the start of their course. They come from a whole array of backgrounds, study every kind of course, undertake full-time and part-time learning and are motivated by career intentions as well as personal interest; there is no such thing as a typical adult returning to education. Adults returning to education who choose to study here have access to a welcoming and challenging learning environment with first-class facilities and employment prospects.

The application process for adults returning to education is the same as for other prospective undergraduates:

For further information on activities and events available to adults returning to education, please visit: