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University of Manchester

Manchester, England

The University of Manchester was formed in 2004 through the merger of the Victoria University of Manchester (founded 1851) and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST, 1824). It is consistently ranked among the top 35 universities globally and is a founding member of the Russell Group. Manchester has produced 25 Nobel Prize winners, including Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov who discovered graphene on its campus in 2004. Manchester Business School is one of Europe's largest business schools with a highly regarded MBA. The university sits at the heart of one of the UK's most dynamic cities, home to a booming tech and creative sector.

TypePublic
Students40,000
Intl Students35%
Acceptance30%
IELTS6.5+
Established1824

Why Choose Manchester?

Top reasons Indian students choose this university

Ranked #34 globally and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK research universities

25 Nobel laureates affiliated — including Rutherford (nuclear physics) and Graphene discoverers

Graduate Route visa allows 2 years post-study work in the UK after graduation

Manchester city: lower cost of living than London while maintaining major corporate and tech presence

Annual Costs

International Tuition

₹25L/yr

Est. Living Costs

₹9L/yr

Avg. Career Outcome

90% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months. Average UK graduate salary £32,000.

Intakes

September

Official Website

https://www.manchester.ac.uk

Top Programs

Popular courses for international students at Manchester

MSc Computer Science

Master's
1 year
₹26L/yr

MBA (Manchester Business School)

MBA
1 year
₹42L/yr

MSc Data Science

Master's
1 year
₹25L/yr

MSc Advanced Computer Science

Master's
1 year
₹26L/yr

Scholarships & Funding

Major scholarships available for international students at Manchester

President's Doctoral Scholar Award

Amount

Full funding + stipend

Eligibility

Top PhD applicants

Global Futures Scholarship

Amount

£5,000

Eligibility

International PG students, merit-based

Application Deadlines

Don't miss these key dates to secure your place at Manchester

September 2025

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

September 2026

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Campus Highlights

What makes Manchester's campus experience unique

Oxford Road CampusManchester Business SchoolNational Graphene InstituteWhitworth Art GalleryJodrell Bank Observatory

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