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University of Manchester

Manchester, England · Public University · Est. 1824

QS World #34 Admissions open
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Type
Public University
Founded
1824
Students
46,000
International
15,000

Manchester: the applicant's brief

6 findings

  1. The short answer

    The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. It suits students who want a large university with a strong international presence and a broad research profile.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a public research university. A detailed programme catalogue is not included in the information available here, so check the official website for the subjects, degrees, and entry routes currently open to international applicants.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the course-specific entry requirements, document list, and deadlines on its website. The university has a large international student community, but you still need to confirm the exact academic and English-language requirements for your chosen programme before applying.

  4. What it costs

    Tuition is listed at GBP 23,000 to GBP 31,000. Living costs in Manchester will add to that total, so confirm current accommodation and day-to-day expenses with the university and plan your budget before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university has 15,000 international students. If you are moving from abroad, confirm the language of instruction for your course, visa steps, housing options, required documents, and whether your programme has any extra country-specific conditions before you submit an application.

  6. How it compares

    Among 193 universities in the United Kingdom, this is one of the larger public institutions and it stands out for its size, international student body, and research-university status. Applicants who want a big university environment in a major English city will find more fit here than at smaller specialist institutions.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Manchester

What type of university is the University of Manchester?

It is a public research university.

Where is the University of Manchester located?

It is in Manchester, England, in the United Kingdom.

How many students does it have?

It has 46,000 students.

What is the tuition range for international students?

Tuition is GBP 23,000 to GBP 31,000.

Overview

The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England, with its main campus south of the city centre on Oxford Road. It is a red brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century. The current institution was formed in 2004 through the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and the Victoria University of Manchester. This merger followed a century of close collaboration between the two institutions.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at Manchester

254 programs across 2 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Science

BSC Chemistry

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Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

BSC Economics

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Master's Degree

Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

MA Architecture

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Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

MA Art Gallery

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Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

MA Classics

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Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

MA Creative

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Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

MA Creative Writing

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Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

MA Criminology

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Master's Degree Economics & Public Policy

MA Economics

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Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

MA Egyptology

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Master's Degree Media & Communication

MA Film Studies

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Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

MA History

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Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

MA Humanitarianism

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Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

MA Library

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Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

MA Linguistics

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Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

MA Peace

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Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

MA Philosophy

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Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

MA Playwriting

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Master's Degree Economics & Public Policy

MA Politics

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Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

MA Screenwriting

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Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

MA Social Work

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Master's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

MA Sociology

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Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

MA Tesol

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Master's Degree Languages & Linguistics

MA Translation

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Master's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

MSC Accounting

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Adult Nursing

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Audiology

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Master's Degree Science

MSC Chemistry

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Clin Fixed

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Clin Oral

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Clinical

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Master's Degree Computer Science & IT

MSC Computational

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Master's Degree Economics & Public Policy

MSC Economics

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Master's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

MSC Finance

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Master's Degree Professional Accounting & Finance

MSC Financial Crime

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Global Health

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Master's Degree Life Sciences

MSC Immunology

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Master's Degree Business & Management

MSC Management

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Master's Degree Business & Management

MSC Marketing

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Medical

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Nanomedicine

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Pgdip Oral

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Master's Degree Built Environment

MSC Planning

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Master's Degree Agriculture & Environment

MSC Pollution

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Master's Degree Engineering

MSC Robotics

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Master's Degree Science

MSC Science

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Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

MSC Skin Ageing

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Master's Degree Science

MSC Statistics

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Master's Degree Built Environment

MSC Transport

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Master's Degree Built Environment

MSC Urban Design

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Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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