University of Manchester

University of Manchester is established almost for 199 years. It is a part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, The University of Manchester enjoys an international reputation for pioneering research and innovation.

Some of the world’s most important achievements took place at Manchester. Our story is one of world firsts and brilliant discoveries, with 25 Nobel Prize winners having worked or studied here.

According to the 2018 Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities, Manchester is ranked 34th in the world, 8th in Europe and 6th in the UK. Manchester is ranked 27th in the QS World University Rankings 2020.

Now the largest single-site university in the UK, based in one of the most exciting cities in the world, Manchester is also a truly international institution – with just over 10,000 international students welcomed to our campus each academic year.  

 Manchester will give you an experience that will prepare you for a lifetime of achievement. The total number of our students is 40,480 and 10,500 international students in 2019.

Our popular programmes are Engineering, Business, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences.

Libraries and Information Services

The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries. Eleven site libraries house over 4.2 million printed books and manuscripts; and the Alan Gilbert Learning Common is open 24/7.

The library’s entire catalogue of books and journals can be searched via its website, providing access to over 40,000 e-journals and 430,000 e-books as well as printed books and journals.

Careers advice

The university is one of the most targeted institution by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers Research 2019).

The Careers Service offers practical skills development through courses and workshops, careers fairs, professional tailored support via face-to-face appointments, group workshops and online resources, advice on the UK and global job market and access to one of the largest career-mentoring programmes in the UK.

With close contacts and collaborations with companies and major employers, the Careers Service also provides support with internships and placements.

 

Locations

Manchester, England (UK)

Other campuses:

  • Fallowfield, England (UK)

 

Schools / Faculties 

  • Science & Engineering
  • Social Sciences and Biology
  • Medicine & Health

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Rankings

Ranking Subjects/ Topics Resource
#34 University in the World QS World University Ranking 2024
#7 University in Europe QS World University Ranking 2024
#6 Nursing in the World QS World University Ranking 2024
Top 50 Marketing in the World QS World University Ranking 2024
Top 50 Business and Management in the World QS World University Ranking 2024
#31 Business and Economics in the World Times Higher Education 2024
Top 50 Clinical and Health in the World Times Higher Education 2024
Top 50 Engineering in the World Times Higher Education 2024
Top 50 Business & Management UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#17 Mechanical Engineering in UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#24 University in UK The Guardian 2024
#4 Accounting and finance in UK The Guardian 2024
#2 Electrical and electronic engineering In UK The Guardian 2024
#6 Marketing and public relations in UK The Guardian 2024
#21 Law in UK The Complete University Guide 2025