Global influence

Our University is an internationally renowned institution with a reputation for research and teaching excellence, driven – always – by innovation.

Our global strategic partnerships and collaborations deliver transformative solutions to businesses, and insight to institutions and create an unforgettable experience for those who study with us.

We’re proud to be the only university in the world to rank in the top ten for social and environmental impact in all seven years of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

As England's first and most eminent civic universities, we draw our pioneering and innovative spirit from a city that was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution.

Now, with a multicultural campus, four global centres and interdisciplinary research across three Faculties that is tackling the biggest questions facing the planet, we're well-positioned to continue to thrive in an increasingly international sector.

Our global influence

Find out more about our international collaborations, partnerships and centres.

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Global partnerships

Discover our global, pioneering collaborations with key partnerships in Melbourne, Toronto and Hong Kong.
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Global centres

We have four global centres that offer a diverse portfolio of distance and blended learning programmes.
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International education

We welcome one of the largest international student populations in the UK to our University each year.

The global impact of our research

Find out how we're setting worldwide standards for emergency medical teams and creating more effective treatments for anxiety and depression.

Creating effective treatments for anxiety and depression

We've developed a more effective mental health therapy that is practiced worldwide.

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Setting worldwide standards for emergency medical teams

Our research has created international standards to ensure high levels of care in disaster contexts.

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Solving health, equality and sustainability challenges

Learn how our research is creating a healthier, fairer and greener world.

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Contact us

Learn more about the benefits of partnering with us and get in touch with our Business Engagement Team.

Partner with us

Whether you're a researcher or a business, find out how we can partner together.

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Contact our Business Engagement Team

Our knowledge benefits all kinds of organisations, from multinationals to local SMEs.

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University strengthens global ties with new Indian partnerships

Manchester announces three new partnerships with leading Indian institutions, reinforcing its strong and long-standing connections in India.
Leaders from The University of Manchester and the University of Texas at Austin holding partnership documents at a signing ceremony.

Manchester establishes new partnership with University of Texas at Austin

The University has signed a new strategic partnership with the University of Texas at Austin, as the two become official sister cities.
President Duncan Ivison and University of Manchester delegation taken photo with Tsinghua University colleagues during visit to Beijing.

University President and VC strengthens ties with partners and alumni in China and Hong Kong

President Duncan Ivison and Manchester academics visited China and Hong Kong to connect with partners, alumni and institutions.
University of Manchester delegation and Kenyan hosts in front of Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, facing the camera.

Manchester launches Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners

University representatives visited Kenya to launch the Africa Strategy and deepen research partnerships aligned with the UN's SDGs.
Mansoura Manchester Medical Program faculty, student, guest on stage at graduation ceremony.

Manchester celebrates Mansoura partnership ahead of 20th anniversary

University representatives visited Egypt to celebrate the latest graduation from the Mansoura Manchester Medical Program, ahead of its 20th anniversary.
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University welcomes Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore

Manchester welcomed Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister, Heng Swee Keat, to explore future collaborations in R&D and innovation.

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