Study at Manchester
Choose The University of Manchester for your degree and you'll learn from the world’s brightest minds and gain the skills to make your mark on society.
Why study at Manchester?
- Competitive careers – we’re the second most targeted university by leading graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research).
- Amazing metropolitan city – Manchester has been ranked as the most liveable city in the UK (The Economist Global Liveability Index, 2022).
- Diverse student community – we’re proud to welcome students from more than 170 countries to join our thriving, vibrant community.
- Award-winning social and environmental impact – we’re the only university to consistently rank in the top ten in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
- Global reputation – we’re recognised as the eighth best university in Europe and sixth best in the UK (QS World Rankings, 2024).
- Innovative teaching – enhance your learning with our pioneering facilities and courses led by academics working at the forefront of their subjects.
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