Study In Manchester

Manchester – A Student-Friendly City

• Manchester’s world-recognised reputation & its unique geographical placement make it one of the best places to study in the UK
• Manchester is one of the major cities in England providing high-quality education for students
• Manchester is the 3rd most visited city by international tourists in the UK
• With approximately 1,00,000 students, Greater Manchester is a famous study abroad destination for many international students
• Manchester is ranked 4th best student city in the UK and 40th best in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2026)
• Manchester is home to one of the largest South Asian communities in the UK. A famous area of the city, Rusholme (aka “The Curry Mile”) is a 10-minute walk from the campus.
• Manchester is home to one of the world’s most famous music scenes – Oasis, The Happy Mondays & Joy Division
• Widely regarded as the 'Capital of the North' of England

Why Study at the University of Manchester?

• The University of Manchester is one of the top universities in the world providing high-quality education for its students.
• With a student-friendly campus, the university offers 1000+ degree programmes, including 400+ undergraduate programmes and 550+ postgraduate programmes for students across the world.
• The University guarantees international students with accommodation for all years of the course, contrary to the first/one-year accommodation offered by other UK universities. The university offers a wide variety of rooms in over 20 halls of residence.
• Manchester is the only university in the UK to have social responsibility as its core goal.
• Birthplace of Modern Computing and Nuclear Physics.
• Home to 26 Nobel laureates among its current and former students and staff.
• Only 30 minutes away from the Manchester International Airport.

Fees, Scholarships and Other Expenses

While tuition fees may vary depending on the course you choose, general guidelines are mentioned below:

• Estimated Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Tuition Fees: £20000 - £30000
• Estimated Living Costs for Students: £12,000 - £15,000
• Total Value of the Scholarship Programme: £800,000

Careers Service for International Students

• The University of Manchester's award-winning Careers Service is dedicated to helping international students take their first steps towards their dream career.
• The Careers Service provides personalised career timelines for first-year, final-year, and postgraduate international students.
• Students get dedicated support to find part-time jobs, internships, and work placements.
• Access to exclusive events, workshops, and networking sessions designed specifically for international students is available both online and in person.
• One-on-one guidance from trained career consultants, including CV reviews, application support, interview preparation, and visa and job market advice for international students.
• Access to CareerConnect – the university's exclusive careers portal for job listings, events, appointments, and mentoring.

Are you eligible to pursue a degree programme in The University of Manchester?

Eligibility requirements depend on the degree programme and the university students choose.

Eligibility Requirement for UG

• CBSE, State Board & ICSE National Board Standard XII exams are accepted for a wide range of programmes.
• English or English Core from the National Standard XII exams in place of IELTS are also considered.

Eligibility Requirement for PG

• Academic schools at UoM will take into account the performance of the applicant in their class, along with the Ranking/Reputation of the Institution and Transcript grades.
• A First-Class or First-Class with Distinction degree from a recognised Indian institution is required.