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This is your future

Get ready for Manchester

We're excited to welcome you to Manchester and are busy making plans for your arrival.

We’re here for you

Whatever your chosen subject and interests, wherever you’re from and whatever you hope to achieve, we’ll support you throughout your time with us and beyond.

There can be a lot to think about before you arrive – that’s why we're here to help you get organised and feel ready to start. Our guide to accommodation, wellbeing, finances, travel and more is the place to start your Manchester journey.

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Welcoming community

Our community is committed to building a better future.

Key information about starting at Manchester

Become a student

Make sure you’ve completed IT sign up and online registration.

Register now to become a student

Accommodation

Finalise where you’ll be living for the next academic year.

Find out more about accommodation

Health and wellbeing

Find out more about health, wellbeing and safety at the University.

Find out more about health and wellbeing

Finance and funding

Everything from paying your fees to opening a student bank account.

Find out more about finance and funding

Key dates

From term times to graduation, here's what to note in your diary during your next academic year.

Find out more about our key dates

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International guidance

Welcome to Manchester

We're looking forward to welcoming you to Manchester and we want to make the transition from your home country to the UK as easy as possible.

We've put together some useful information to help you prepare for your journey.

International student experience

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Visas and immigration

Supporting your journey if you’re joining us from overseas.

Find out more about travel and visas

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Healthcare in the UK

We take the health, wellbeing and safety of our students seriously and support you to stay happy and healthy at the University.

Learn about UK healthcare

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Getting to Manchester

Manchester is a well-connected international city, with plenty of ways to reach us.

Travelling to campus

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Stay safe from scams

Learn to spot the red flags that could help you avoid falling victim to fraud. If you have lost money or data in a scam, know who to contact.

Protect yourself : from scams

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Connect with us

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Join our Instagram broadcast channel to see exclusive content just for offer-holders.

Join us on our Instagram broadcast channel.

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Celebrate with us

Our annual A-Level Results Day YouTube Live will be bigger than ever and we hope you'll join us and chat to your new classmates.

Meet Manchester students on A-Level Results Day.

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Supporting you

Help and support services

There’s so much to do and think about in your preparation for starting or returning to your studies.

We try to provide as much help and support as possible to make the process of becoming a student straightforward. If you find yourself confused or in need of some help then we're here for you.

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Cost of living

We understand that the rising cost of living is a concern for many. We have plenty of advice and support available to help you with your finances.

Find out more : cost of living

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Support services

Whether you need support with IT, finance or accommodation, we're here to help.

Find out more : help and support services

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Download your guide

Your Get Ready guide

Download our Get Ready Guide for all the key information you need before joining us, and discover how you can make the most of your time here at Manchester.

Download your Get Ready guide (PDF,3.83MB)

Student Communications Commitment

Read our commitment to you

We’ll achieve greater collective success if each of us commits to working in true partnership.

Our Student Communications Commitment has been jointly developed with students and the Students' Union to enable regular, positive dialogue between the University and our student community.

Your needs as a student will evolve as you move through your University journey – we’ll review this commitment annually and take it in new directions to meet you where you are.

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Contact us

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