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Türkiye
Study at a top 50 global university known for world-leading research and industry connections.
- Join a university with a long history of welcoming students from Turkyie, in one of the UK’s most exciting cities.
- Flexible entry options with direct routes to help you achieve your degree.
- Complete your bachelor’s in three years or your master’s in one.
Welcome
Joining our global community
With academic roots stretching back to 1824 and claims for 26 Nobel prizes, The University of Manchester is one of the world’s leading institutions.
Our world-class campus has benefited from a £1 billion investment in teaching and research facilities. These include the new £400 million engineering campus opened in 2022 and the completed £105 million Henry Royce Institute, which is the UK’s National Institute for Advanced Materials Research and Innovation. It also includes the £85 million refurbishment of the ‘triple-crowned’ (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) Alliance Manchester Business School.
These facilities, together with our acclaimed teaching (once again top ten in Europe, Times Higher Education: Teaching Ranking), give our students opportunities to enjoy an engaging and enriching student experience across our portfolio of programmes. Our provision spans the disciplines of engineering, humanities, medicine, sciences and social sciences. Students from Turkiye regularly express interest in our science and engineering foundation programmes, as well as bachelor's, master's and research degrees in a wide range of subjects, including:
- Accounting and Finance
- Architecture
- Business and Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics
- Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Politics
- Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Our long tradition of giving international students a warm welcome and helping them to make Manchester their ‘home from home’, complements the diverse, dynamic and cosmopolitan community we enjoy today as the University is home to students from approximately 180 countries.
On these pages, you will find key information for students from Türkiye, including entry requirements, exhibitions and visits.
Manchester
The single-site campus is at the heart of the city of Manchester. Manchester is one of the UK’s, and world’s, most popular student cities – a buzzing modern metropolis and a vibrant, cosmopolitan, friendly place to live and learn.
Manchester has one of the most diverse populations in the UK with more than 200 languages spoken, restaurants and shops to cater to a wide range of taste and dietary requirements, as well as faith facilities to support those who follow the world’s major religions.
We understand the needs of our Muslim staff and students, as well as those of other faiths and beliefs. Our food outlets sell halal food and prayer rooms are widely available on campus. In addition, there are a number of mosques close to the University and within the city itself.
It is budget-friendly for international students as rent tends to be more reasonable than in other locations. Many amenities are within walking distance of the campus with most of the shops, theatres, cafes and restaurants just a short stroll away.
Employability
We're the most targeted university by the UK's top graduate employers (The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research) and among the leading institutions for global graduate employability (QS and Times Higher Education’s respective rankings).
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 2021.
The impact of that research makes a real difference, some examples are:
• Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease
• University of Manchester scientists awarded a Guinness World Record for the ‘Finest Woven Fabric’
• Rolls Royce to work with graphene experts to pioneer next-generation of aero-engines
• Astrophysicists confirm cornerstone of Einstein's Theory of Relativity
• Graphene and 2D materials could move electronics beyond Moore's Law
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 (2027) | 40 | 16 | 8 |
| QS World University Rankings: Europe (2026) | 9 | ||
| Academic Ranking of World Universities (2025) | 46 | 13 | 6 |
| Times Higher Education (2026) | 56 | 8 | |
| Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings (2026) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| QS World University Sustainability Rankings | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Entry requirements
General requirements
Undergraduate courses
A Levels, American Diploma (AP’s) and International Baccalaureate
If you are studying A-levels, American Diploma (AP’s) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) then you can apply for 'direct entry' to the first year of a bachelor's degree.
Turkish Lise Diplomasi (MEB)
Most students taking the Turkish Lise Diplomasi (MEB) will be required to take a foundation year, however, we will consider students for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes where they are studying at one of our approved schools.
Grade requirements on our undergraduate course profiles are expressed as A-level grades. The below table shows how we generally equate Turkish Diploma grades from an approved school to A-level grades.
| A*A*A* | A*A*A | A*AA | AAA | AAB | ABB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93% | 90% | 87% | 85% | 80% | 75% |
| A-level grade | Subject specific requirements |
|---|---|
| A* | 87% |
| A | 85% |
| B | 80% |
Please note, the Turkish Diploma is not accepted for the following courses: Medicine, Dentistry, all Mathematics courses and BSc Economics.
To check whether your school features on our approved list please contact the country manager for Türkiye, Jamie Vegad, at jamie.vegad@manchester.ac.uk.
Foundation Year Requirements
If your school is not on our approved list and you have a high average in your Turkish Diploma, you would be considered for a foundation programme at The University of Manchester.
Foundation courses for Engineering and Physical Sciences
Students with high grades in the Turkish Diploma (including Mathematics and Physics) would be considered for the University’s Science and Engineering with an integrated foundation year programme.
Find out more about grade requirements.
Foundation Courses for Biosciences
Applications for the University’s Biosciences with a foundation year programme would be considered following completion of the Turkish Diploma on case by case basis.
Foundation at INTO Manchester
Students who have achieved 65% or above would be considered for the foundation programmes (Engineering and Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (including Management and Law), Biosciences, Pharmacy and Psychology) run in partnership with the University by INTO Manchester. Subject specific requirements may also apply.
Postgraduate/research courses
Taught master's
If you have completed your degree from a reputable institution with a minimum GPA of 2.8 or 65% average, you will be considered for postgraduate (including research/PhD) programmes at The University of Manchester.
PhD
As the research programmes involve individual supervision, we strongly recommend that you makes initial enquiries with the supervisor or the relevant school first. A research proposal is required when submitting your application.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and overseas) are required to show evidence of English language proficiency.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the ‘B2 level’.
Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English language policy, including a list of some of the English language qualifications we accept, can be found here.
Some Schools ask that the appropriate score has been met before you apply for a course, while others give conditional offers subject to applicants achieving our general entry requirement level of English language proficiency before starting the course.
Under certain circumstances, the University may consider IGCSE/O-level English, or International Baccalaureate Language (English) or Language and Literature (English) at high grades as a recognised English language qualification.
Other entry requirements
Please note that this is generic information only. Faculties and Schools have different entry requirements and some qualifications may not be acceptable for certain courses, so it is important to check with the School directly before you apply.
Some courses have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work with the application or previous study of a particular subject.
Finance
Scholarships
Global Futures Scholarships 2026
The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 300 awards to international students commencing their studies in September 2026. The total value of scholarships offered will be more than £6 million, and awards will be open to students applying for undergraduate and master’s degrees.
Undergraduate awards
We're proud to offer over 100 merit-based undergraduate scholarships of up to £30,000 (£10,000 per year over three years) to international students from a selection of countries across the globe.
Please note: the application form will only be made available once you've applied and received an offer.
Each award comprises £10,000 for the first year of study with a further £10,000 awarded in second and third years. Continuation of the award is conditional on attainment of 60% in final exams and assessments each year. Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published international tuition fees.
Students must be taking one of the following qualifications: A-level, IB or AP’s (American Diploma).
Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, predicted and achieved grades, and your responses to questions in the online application form, which will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.
Awardees will be selected based on academic merit, but we'll endeavour to achieve a balance in the allocation of the awards by gender, domicile, qualification type and course of study.
- Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in Türkiye.
- To be considered as 'domiciled' in Türkiye, you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years.
- We consider your permanent country of residence to be the country you're ordinarily resident, not a country where you're only living for full-time education.
You must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2026 and have, or be working towards, one of the following qualifications: A-levels, IB Diploma, AP’s (American Diploma).
- Application deadlines will vary by the qualification taken.
- Scholarship applications from A-level, IB and AP’s will be assessed on any previous exams, predicted grades in the above-listed qualifications, and the strength of the personal statement.
- You must be self-funded (not sponsored).
- You must have selected The University of Manchester as your 'Firm' UCAS choice by 25 May 2026.
- The award applies only to full-time courses at The University of Manchester’s UK campus.
Not eligible
- Applicants who've previously studied in the UK.
- Applicants for Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry (BDS), Architecture, or any courses with an integrated foundation year.
- Blended and distance learning programmes.
The application form will be emailed automatically to all eligible applicants shortly after an academic offer is made. Forms will be emailed from December 2025 until the closing date.
The above is provided as a summary so make sure that you download and read our full terms and conditions (PDF, 268KB).
You must submit the online application form by 1 April 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 May 2026.
In addition, a number of other Faculty, School and programme-specific scholarships are available to students from Türkiye.
Master's awards
The University of Manchester is proud to offer more than 200 merit-based master’s scholarships to prospective international students from a range of countries across the globe.
The value of the Global Futures Scholarships for Turkish students is £10,000. Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published overseas tuition fees.
The awards are open to applicants domiciled in Türkiye.
Please note the application form will only be made available to you once you have applied and been made an offer (either conditional or unconditional).
These scholarships of £10,000 will be awarded based on academic excellence and the quality of your responses in the online application form.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published overseas tuition fees.
- Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in Türkiye.
- To be considered as 'domiciled in Türkiye', you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years.
- We consider your permanent country of residence to be the country you're ordinarily resident, not a country where you're only living for the purpose of full-time education.
- You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Manchester starting in September 2026 by 30 April 2026, and submit an online scholarship application form by the same deadline. The application form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.
- You'll be considered for the award based on academic merit and the quality of your scholarship application, but we'll try to achieve a balance by gender, domicile and course in the allocation of the awards.
- You must be self-funded (not sponsored).
Not eligible
- Applications for MBA, MPhil, Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture and Urbanism (MA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Clinical Medicine and Dentistry degrees.
- Some ‘Master’s by Research’ courses are also ineligible (see terms and conditions below).
- Those who've studied a bachelor’s degree outside of Türkiye.
- Blended and distance learning programmes.
The above is provided as a summary so make sure that you download and read our full terms and conditions (PDF, 2MB).
Applicants for the Türkiye awards must hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time master’s course at Manchester and must submit an online scholarship application form by 30 April 2026.
All successful applicants will be notified by 5 June 2026.
For PhDs, the University offers a number of competitive bursaries via individual Schools and research groups for well-qualified candidates. Please check with your prospective academic School for details, in addition to the University’s postgraduate research funding database.
Careers and alumni
Manchester graduates have an excellent reputation among employers. We are the most targeted university by major UK graduate employers (The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research). The Times and Sunday Times recently recognised Manchester as ‘the university of the year for graduate employment’. Many of our academic Schools offer career-related course units and lectures delivered by employers who will explain exactly what they are looking for in recruits.
In addition, we maintain links with more than 7,000 UK and global employers. This enables us to ensure teaching and course content are relevant to the needs of industry and commerce so our graduates leave not just with academic knowledge but also with the transferable skills needed to be successful on their chosen career path.
At Manchester we are mindful of the concerns of prospective students from Turkiye regarding opportunities to improve career prospects by gaining work experience post-graduation in the UK. Our Careers Service has key information on work visas during and after study including the new Graduate Immigration Route which will offer Manchester graduates the possibility of staying in the UK for two further years to work, or look for work, at any skill level. Many of our undergraduate programmes feature the opportunity for industrial/professional experience and the Masood Enterprise Centre offers fantastic support to budding entrepreneurs.
Career resources for Turkish students
- Manchester has an outstanding careers service, offering a broad range of innovative support to students from the first day of their study here, including:
help to find part-time jobs and internships; - access to fairs, workshops and presentations attracting more than 600 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors a year;
- essential advice from trained careers consultants and industry professionals and support tailored to the specific needs of our international students including our International Students Careers Week and country-specific events;
- our International Mentoring programme allows students to connect with alumni across the globe for career advice, feedback and networking.
Find out more on our Careers Service website.
Global Manchester
Manchester welcomes students from all over the world, creating a vibrant, inclusive community you can quickly feel part of.
With a rich cultural mix, global food scene and friendly atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect with others, celebrate your own culture and experience new ones.
Through our strong international partnerships with universities, organisations and global networks, you’ll also benefit from opportunities such as study abroad, collaborative research and global career connections.
Together, this makes Manchester an exciting and supportive place to call home during your studies.
Student societies
The Turkish Society is a cultural exchange environment which aims to help bring together Turkish students and all other students who are interested in Turkish culture.
Meet us
Representatives from The University of Manchester will be visiting Türkiye to share information about studying at our institution. Full details of the scheduled events are available below:
For further information, please email international@manchester.ac.uk.
Virtual Open Days
If there are no current opportunities to meet us, you can still discover what it’s like to study at Manchester.
By joining one of our virtual open days, you can explore the campus, accommodation and the city, join live sessions and Q&As with staff and current students - and get a real feel for student life and support available to you from application to graduation. It’s your chance to connect and ask questions.
- Undergraduate virtual open days
- Postgraduate taught information sessions
- Postgraduate research virtual open days
Campus tours
Thinking of visiting campus? Learn more about our international student campus tours.
Guided tours
Join us for a walking tour of campus. You’ll explore key student spaces such as our Learning Commons, Students’ Union and central facilities, while learning about teaching, learning and student life in the UK.
Tour highlights:
- Led by your Country Manager or one of our friendly current students.
- Covers key student areas and services.
- Opportunity to ask questions.
Tour dates and booking
The International Team accommodates campus tours throughout the year. We ask that you book at least one week in advance to help us prepare for your visit.
Complete the request form
Self-guided tours
Can’t make a scheduled tour? You can download our Visit The University of Manchester App (App Store or Google Play) to take a self-guided tour at your own pace on campus or from home.
Contacts
The International Team is here to help.
Please complete the form below to contact us with any questions you may have.
We also welcome enquiries from schools and invitations to any planned events.
Jamie Vegad – Türkiye country manager
The University of Manchester’s dedicated country manager for Türkiye, Jamie Vegad, can advise and assist with course choices, making an application, and general pre-departure guidance. You can contact him at jamie.vegad@manchester.ac.uk.
Educational advisers (agents)
Our network of agent partners can advise you on study opportunities at The University of Manchester, help you with the application procedure and advise you on your visa application. You may contact them directly for further guidance:
Edcon Education Consultancy
Valikonagi Cad. No 62 Saadet Apt. Kat:1 D:3
Nisantasi Istanbul Türkiye
Tel: 0212 234 48 99
Email: edcon@edcon.com.tr
Edcon offices
Ankara
Tunus Caddesi 63/5 Kavaklıdere
Tel: +90 312 427 90 00
Email: ankara@edcon.com.tr
Istanbul – Bahcesehir
Bahcesehir 2.kısım Avni Akyol Cad.Loca Evleri B blok No 45
Kat 6 Bahcesehir Istanbul Türkiye
Tel: +90 212 669 29 29
Email: bahcesehir@edcon.com.tr
Istanbul – Gokturk
Begonya Sok.Arcadium 3 No:2 K1 D:23 Göktürk/ Eyüp
Tel: +054 5930 5187
Email: gokturk@edcon.com.tr
Istanbul – Levent
Birinci Levent Çarşısı Gonca Sok. No:17/C Levent
Beşiktaş İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: +90 212 234 4899
Email: levent@edcon.com.tr
Istanbul – Nişantaşı
Valikonagi Cad.Konak Apt.No:67 K7 Nisantasi İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: +90 212 234 4899
Email: nisantasi@edcon.com.tr
Istanbul – Şaşkınbakkal
Bagdat Caddesi No:365/7 Saskınbakkal – Kadikoy
Tel: +90 215 301 1323
Email: saskinbakkal@edcon.com.tr
Izmir
Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cad. No: 152 Aksoy Plaza İş Merkezi
Bodrum Kat B02 (73) Alsancak / İZMİR
Tel: +90 232 425 25 56
Email: izmir@edcon.com.tr
Londra
621 Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street W1B 5TE
London UK
Tel: +44(0)20 7734 6467
Email: londra@edcon.com.tr
EDUKAS
Istanbul (Nişantaşı Office)
Tel: +90 21 401 41 90
Email: istanbul@edukas.com.tr
Istanbul (Suadiye Office)
Tel: +90 216 408 22 20
Email: istanbul@edukas.co.tr
Ankara
Tel: +90 312 465 04 64
Email: ankara@edukas.com.tr
Izmir
Tel: +90 232 422 05 56
Email: izmir@edukas.com.tr
ATEC
Caferağa Mah. Sakiz Gulu Sk.,
Beyaz Saray Apt. No.30B K.5/10,
34710 KadikoTürkiye
Tel: 0216 550 12 13
Email: atec@atec.com.tr
British Council Türkiye
The British Council provides comprehensive, free and impartial advice on all aspects of studying in the United Kingdom.
PO Box 34 Çankaya
Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 (212) 355 5657
PO Box:188
İstanbul, Türkiye
Tel: +90 (212) 355 5657
Working with an educational adviser or agent
Using the services of an agent is entirely optional. If you're planning to seek the support of an educational adviser or ‘agent’, we would strongly recommend that you first refer to sector guidance including the British Councils' Education agents page and the UK’s Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent (PDF, 189KB).
The University of Manchester’s contracted educational advisers are trusted, trained representatives of the institution. If you're dissatisfied with your experience or have any queries relating to agents who represent us, email international@manchester.ac.uk.
Contact a student
If you would like to speak to a current student from your home country to hear about student life at Manchester, please contact the International Office via email international@manchester.ac.uk – please include your name and subject of interest.