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Student life in Manchester

Manchester offers a student life that can be tailored to your own tastes. It’s easy to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities and experiences both at University and across the city.

You’ll find a vast number of ways to enjoy yourself, keep busy and make friends on campus and in halls. Meanwhile, the cosmopolitan attractions of one of UK’s most famous cities are never more than a short bus ride away.

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The University

A welcoming campus, endless extracurricular activities and a solid support structure ensure you’ll quickly feel at home.

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The city

Manchester’s social, cultural and sporting scenes are the envy of other UK cities.

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Students’ Union

Get involved or take a well-earned break – at the Students’ Union, you choose how to make the most of your spare time.

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Cost of living

Manchester is a great place in which to live on a student budget.

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Student blogs

Hear from some of our undergraduate students about life at Manchester.

Visit the Manchester Student Blogs website