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University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
About the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is the UK’s most popular university for undergraduate applications, and the most targeted by the UK’s top graduate employers. Their pioneering courses draw on world-leading research and strong links to global industry. Students of the University of Manchester can get involved in the transformational Stellify programme of activities alongside their studies, or choose from more than 480 societies at the Students’ Union. And this is all experienced in the UK’s most liveable city.
A brief history
The University of Manchester, in its present form, was created in 2004 by an amalgamation of the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
General information
The University of Manchester offers over 1,000 degree programs across the humanities, business, science, and engineering subject areas.
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Quick facts about the University of Manchester
- Average undergrad degree: 3 years course specific
- Setting: City in south-side Manchester
- Residential Status: Primarily on campus
- Number of Undergraduates: 26,855 (approx)
Manchester by the Numbers
What is Manchester's QS World University Ranking?
#27
How many colleges and halls does Manchester have?
44
What is Manchester's Student-Faculty Ratio?
12:1
What percentage of Manchester students are international students?
34%
What is the median starting salary of Manchester graduates?
£22,000
What is ratio of male to female students at Manchester?
46% male and 54% female
How hard is it to get into Manchester?
The University of Manchester acceptance rate is about 59%. However, for more competitive courses, the acceptance rate is lower.
Six popular courses
Biochemistry
The Biochemistry course at Manchester offers a grounding in a subject that forms the basis of virtually all of the biological sciences.
Physics
The course provides a foundation in classical physics including dynamics, waves, electromagnetism and thermodynamics before allowing students to branch out in their own fields of choice.
Neuroscience
The Manchester BSc Neuroscience course examines how the brain and nervous system work to generate behaviour, perception, movement, thought, memory and other key functions.
Computer Science
Through the development of new applications in science, engineering, and business, Computer Science is radically changing the way in which we experience our world.
Chemistry
Choosing to study chemistry at Manchester can open the door to an exciting range of career options, from practical scientist through research technologist to academic specialist.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering is concerned with designing and managing processes to carry out molecular transformations at large scale, in order to provide the products and materials we all need.
