University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public university in Manchester, England. This guide covers what it publishes for international students, with sourced rankings.
Fees, deadlines and requirements can change; confirm them on the university's official pages before applying. Information last reviewed: 3 October 2026
About
It has about 44,000 students, including more than 10,000 international students, per the university.
Location
The campus is in Manchester, England.
World rankings
| Ranking body | Overall rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | =40 (2027) | Link |
| Times Higher Education (THE) | 60 (2027) | Link |
| U.S. News Best Global Universities | Not verified at source | — |
| ARWU / Shanghai Ranking | 51 (2026) | Link |
Figures above are overall institutional ranks, not subject rankings. Rankings change every year; check each ranking body for the latest edition.
Programmes
- The university offers an A-Z course finder for undergraduate and postgraduate study, with each course page listing requirements. Course lists are not reproduced here.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's
International undergraduates apply through UCAS (institution code M20 MANU). Requirements vary by course and home country, and the university provides country-specific pages. Some courses may require work experience, written work or particular prior subjects.
Master's and doctorate
Requirements are per programme. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
English language requirements
Undergraduate requirements are usually the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 depending on the course (5.5 for foundation courses); exact scores are on each course page.
Fees and cost of living
International fees appear on each course page (first-year amount), and the university says it may raise fees up to 7% a year for later years. We did not verify a specific figure here; check the course page.
Application deadlines
The page we read still described the September 2026 intake (UCAS equal-consideration deadline 14 Jan 2026, final deadline 30 June 2026, Medicine/Dentistry 15 Oct 2026). We did not verify September 2027 dates.
Scholarships and financial aid
The university lists awards for international students including the Carbon Reduction Scholarship, Equity and Merit Scholarships, Global Futures Scholarship and GREAT Scholarships; amounts and deadlines were not shown on the page we read.
International students
The university has a dedicated international study page.
Campus life and housing
The university guarantees an offer of a room in halls to all new full-time undergraduates and international postgraduates; check the guarantee terms.
Why students choose it
- A guaranteed halls room offer under conditions.
- Scholarships aimed at international students.
- Country-specific requirement pages.
How to apply
- Choose the programme and level (bachelor's / master's / PhD) that fits your academic background.
- Check admission, language and deadline details on the university's official page (links under Sources).
- Prepare documents: transcripts, certificates, passport, English test result, and any essays or references required.
- Submit through the university portal, Common App or UCAS depending on the institution, and pay any fee.
- After admission: obtain the admission document (e.g. I-20 or CAS), then visa and housing.
Almorad helps prepare and follow up your application but cannot guarantee admission; the decision belongs to the university. Contact us or browse the universities list.
FAQ
How do I apply to Manchester for a bachelor's degree?
Through UCAS using the code M20 MANU.
What IELTS score does Manchester need?
Usually between 6.0 and 7.0 depending on the course; the exact score is on the course page.
Is housing guaranteed?
The university states a guaranteed room offer for new undergraduates and international postgraduates, under conditions.
How much are the fees?
They are shown on each course page and change yearly; we did not verify a specific figure.
Sources
- Official website — https://www.manchester.ac.uk
- Admission — https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/undergraduate-application-process/
- Admission — https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/postgraduate-application-process/postgraduate-entry-requirements/
- English — https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/undergraduate-application-process/undergraduate-entry-requirements/
- Fees — https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/fees/
- Scholarships — https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/finance-and-scholarships/funding/
- Housing — https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/accommodation/
- International office — https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/
- Ranking QS — https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/university-manchester
- Ranking THE — https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-manchester
- Ranking ARWU — https://www.shanghairanking.com/universities/the-university-of-manchester
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