This is your future
Undergraduate prospectus
Manchester's best bits
Why Manchester?
We asked our students why they chose Manchester, and why they love studying here.
At The University of Manchester, you'll benefit from world-class teaching and exciting opportunities to shape your future and make a difference in people's lives.
Student Aidan went to campus with a microphone and camera to ask why students chose Manchester.
Manchester was voted the top UK city to live in for 2023
(The Economist Global Liveability Index)
Join a global community
Our student body comes from more than 170 countries.
Accommodation
Accommodation options
Living in University accommodation is a great way to meet people and get to know Manchester if you’re new to the city.
Our halls of residence are set across three main areas, each offering something different to cater for everyone’s tastes.
Which accommodation is right for you?
We want you to have peace of mind in your move to university.
That's why we guarantee the offer of a room in student accommodation for your first year.
Whether you’re looking for shared facilities or an en suite, self-catered or catered, or single-sex or mixed, we have a variety of options across our three residential campuses.
Complete our short quiz to discover which residential campus best suits you.
Campus and city
City tour
Get to know Manchester, voted the top UK city to live in (The Economist Global Liveability Index 2023).
Campus tour
Explore a campus packed with excellent facilities and green spaces, all within easy reach of the city centre.
Getting around
Manchester has a range of transport networks offering local and international connections.
Living in Manchester
Cost of living
How much does student life really cost?
Joining university may be your first time living away from home and managing money for bills, food, rent and other outgoings.
Use our money guides to help get prepared, whether that’s accessing additional financial support or learning how to budget at university.
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International Manchester
We’re proud to be a truly multicultural university and welcome students from over 170 countries to live and learn here.
The city itself is one of the most diverse in the UK and you’ll find a mix of cultures and communities to explore and enrich your experience of Manchester.
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