MANCHESTER
Why Manchester?
University of the Year 2006 and 2005 Ranked fourth in the UK for the quality of our graduates 37 subject areas rated as 5 or 5* in the latest Research Assessment Exercise 32 subject areas rated 'Excellent' for teaching Guaranteed accommodation for international students with free internet connection
Manchester - your unique offer
The University of Manchester is world-renowned for its academic and research excellence.
With a distinguished history and exciting agenda for the future, our graduates are constantly in demand from the world's top employers.
The high-quality education offered in the UK is recognised around the world.
But if you explore our website, you will find out why students from more than 162 countries want to study at The University of Manchester.
Working together
The University of Manchester was created in 2004 when two of the UK's most respected research-led universities joined forces.
The new University can now offer a broad range of courses thanks to its size and diversity.
Because of the University's size, we are also able to offer a wider range of interdisciplinary research areas than any other UK university.
Your future
The University's degree programmes are career-orientated with advice from industry and commerce to make sure you will gain the skills needed to progress in your chosen area.
Employers know that a graduate from Manchester will be of an extremely high standard which increases your career prospects at the end of your degree.
We also have the excellent Manchester Career Service which has been voted the best in the UK for four years running.
World class facilities
Our unrivalled facilities include the Jodrell Bank Observatory and venues of cultural importance such as the Manchester Museum, the Contact Theatre, the Whitworth Art Gallery and the John Rylands Library, which is the third largest academic library in the UK.
The City of Manchester
Manchester is a truly multicultural city and international students are well catered for.
With a variety of cultures, traditions and ethnicities living together, Manchester has amenities for people of all backgrounds.
Food: There is a great range of food on offer in Manchester for those who want to eat out, or cook at home.
In the city centre there are plenty of international restaurants, including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Spanish, while the Curry Mile in Rusholme is host to over 50 restaurants serving both Indian and Pakistani food.
Manchester's bustling China Town is not only host to many restaurants, but also a Chinese supermarket and bakery.
There are plenty of Halal and Kosher retailers also around the city, as well as a Japanese food market and a range of vegetarian and vegan cafes and co-operative stores.
Religions: and faiths Manchester is home to people of many religions and faiths, and there are places of worship for all religions over the city as well as dedicated religious clubs and societies within the Student's Union.
On campus there are two chaplaincy centres for the major Christian faiths. St. Peter's House provides Chaplains for the Anglican, Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed churches, while the Roman Catholic chaplaincy is at Avila House.
There are two prayer rooms provided on campus and there are a number of Mosques located near the University and student areas.
The city centre is also home to Buddhist centres, Jewish synagogues, and facilities for Sikh and Hindu worship close to student halls of residence.
Location: Manchester is also in an ideal location to explore the nearby cities of Leeds and Liverpool. We are just an hour away from the beautiful Lake District, and the Capital city of London is just two hours away by train.
There are direct flights from Manchester International Airport to all major European cities, and many long-haul flights can also be taken from Manchester.
Accommodation in Manchester
The University is committed to providing the best possible opportunities for students coming to Manchester for the first time.
We have a wide and varied range university-managed accommodation options which are safe, affordable and convenient.
For international students, there are huge benefits. The main advantage is the opportunity to live and study alongside British students.
Our accommodation has a number of unique advantages:
-- Guaranteed accommodation for international fee-paying students for the duration of your academic course
-- Over 9,200 places available in halls of residence - the largest of any university in the UK
-- Huge range of choice, including self-catered flats, fully-catered halls, single sex options, campus-based or further afield
-- Ethernet connection in most rooms, providing free 24 hour access to e-mail and internet facilities
-- Safe, supportive and secure environment