A dynamic institution with a global reputation

The University of Manchester has a worldwide reputation for research, teaching and innovation built on more than 180 years of excellence. 23 Nobel prize-winners are associated with the University and many major advances of the 20th century began in the University’s laboratories – such as the work by Rutherford which led to the splitting of the atom and the development of the world's first programmable computer.

Manchester’s ambition to become one of the very top universities in the world is at the heart of its plans for the future. The University has risen in the influential Shanghai Jiao-Tong University world rankings to its position in 2007 of 5th in the UK, 9th in Europe and 48th in the world.

Some of the reasons why The University of Manchester is one of the UK’s most popular choices for international students

An outstanding choice

• The UK’s most popular university¹ with a community of around 35,000 students from 150 countries.
• Internationally recognised bachelors degrees and a wide range of subjects to choose from.
• Degrees with opportunities for industrial experience or study abroad options.
• Pioneering teaching informed by the latest research.
• Guarantee to single students of accommodation in university-managed residences for the duration of their course of study.

World-class facilities

• The largest programme of capital investment undertaken in UK Higher Education – £650 million to create new buildings and further enhance facilities.
• A friendly, multi-cultural, campus.
• One of the best student cities in the world.

Employability and prospects

• 5th most preferred university in the world from which to recruit graduates².
• Best careers service in the UK for five successive years³.
• Links with employers worldwide.