South Korea
Introduction
With academic roots stretching back to 1824, The University of Manchester is one of the most respected universities worldwide. Almost 14,500 of our 44,000+ students come from outside the EU – one of the largest international intakes of any UK university.
The University of Manchester has a long history of welcoming students from South Korea and there are approximately 175 students from South Korea studying at the University.
The University’s reputation as a world-class teaching and research university is confirmed through our current world ranking of 34 in the influential QS ranking. We are consistently one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s leading employers.
On these pages, you will find key information for South Korean students, including entry requirements and exhibitions and visits.
Manchester
The single-site campus is at the heart of the city of Manchester. Manchester is UK’s most popular student city – a buzzing and modern metropolis and an incredibly vibrant, cosmopolitan, friendly place to live and study. Manchester has one of the most diverse populations in the UK with more than 200 languages spoken.
It is budget-friendly for international students as rent tends to be more reasonable than in many other locations. The many amenities are within walking distance of the campus with most of the shops, theatres, cafes and restaurants a short walk away.
Employability
Our Careers Service placed second for Careers and Employability at the StudentCrowd University Awards 2022, based entirely on verified reviews from students.
We're also the second most targeted university by the UK's top graduate employers (The Graduate Market 2024, High Fliers Research).
World-leading research
We are recognised as a global powerhouse of research, with 93% of the University’s research activity assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2021.
World rankings
Using different methodologies, international rankings typically compare universities from across the globe for their research performance and academic reputation.
| League table | World | Europe | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World University Ranking (2026) | 35 | 11 | 7 |
| QS World University Rankings: Europe (2025) | 7 | ||
| Academic Ranking of World Universities (2024) | 52 | 15 | 6 |
| Times Higher Education (2025) | 53 | ||
| Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings (2025) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| QS World University Sustainability Rankings | 9 | 6 | 4 |