Manchester worldwide

The University of Manchester has strategic partnerships and collaborations worldwide. We bring innovation to businesses, insight to institutions and create an unforgettable experience to those who study with us.

With a multicultural campus, four global centres and a research portfolio tackling some of the biggest questions facing the planet, choose to work or study with us and you'll be entering a relationship with England's first and most eminent of civic universities. Born in a city that was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, this pioneering and innovative spirit is the foundation for our University.

Find out about some of our pioneering collaborations around the world including China, India and North America.

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

We're the UK's most popular university among international students and offer innovative online and blended learning opportunities.

Our reputation for education and innovation resonates across the world.

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Waste biomass turned into high-value chemicals

An international team has converted waste sugar cane and wheat straw from agricultural processes into valuable chemicals.

The universe isn’t flat – it’s curved

Manchester-led research has challenged the current model of the universe.

Gary Younge becomes a Professor at the University

Award-winning author, broadcaster and columnist Gary Younge is joining Manchester's Faculty of Humanities.

Ancient bones aid modern conservation

An international team are helping identify which turtle species were fished through ancient bone proteins to inform long-term human impact trends.

Enzyme structure key to all life on earth

Manchester–China collaboration has uncovered a key finding in the structure of an enzyme essential for photosynthesis and all life on earth.

Bacteria could replace crude oil in biofuels

Researchers are exploring how to create bio-based jet fuels from bacteria that grows in seawater rather than using crude oil.

University launches UK-China Diplomatic Dialogue

British and Chinese diplomats and civil servants have met in Manchester to discuss educational exchanges, trade relations and the future of UK-China relations.

University and Abu Dhabi collaboration tackles world water shortages

A partnership between Manchester and Khalifa University of Science and Technology used graphene-based membranes to remove salts from water.