Overview

The University of Manchester is one of Europe’s top universities, and is internationally recognized for both its teaching quality and research excellence. It is the largest single-campus university in the UK, with approximately 35,500 students. It is also the most popular university in the UK in terms of number of applications from UK students.

Many of the major advances of the 20th century began at the University, including the development of the world’s first programmable computer, and the splitting of the atom. The University campus spans a large area right next to the city centre and is dominated by grand buildings, but also has quiet corners, landscaped gardens, cafes and common rooms. Everything is within easy walking distance.

In the latest UK Research Assessment Exercise (the UK government’s formal method of assessing the quality of research in universities), The University of Manchester emerged amongst the country’s top four or five major research universities, alongside institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge and University College London.

Location

Manchester itself is a vibrant, youthful city with a thriving cultural scene and an abundance of theatres, restaurants, museums, music venues and sporting opportunities. It is located in the North West of England, approximately 180 miles north of London. Because of its prime location on the national and international network of airline routes, rail links and motorways, Manchester operates as a gateway to all areas of the country and to the rest of Europe and the world. There are daily direct scheduled flights to many major US cities, including Chicago, New York, Newark, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Orlando, as well as regular short-haul flights to many European cities such as Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Brussels.

More than 80,000 university students live in Manchester in total, meaning the city buzzes with young people. The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester is a city of contrasts, with sparkling new buildings seated right beside regenerated original cotton mills and historic Victorian buildings and monuments. Manchester is also a great base from which to explore the rest of the UK. The beautiful Lake District, Peak District and Snowdonia National Parks are all within easy reach, and the North West coast is less than an hour away.

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Academic Highlights

The University of Manchester is ranked as number 29 in the world according to the 2008 THES rankings, and number 9 in Europe. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, Manchester was ranked as third in the UK (behind Cambridge and Oxford) in terms of ‘Research Power’. 65% of research activity at Manchester was judged to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, and Manchester came top in the country for quality in 6 subject areas, behind only Cambridge (18 subject areas) and Oxford (8 subject areas)

The Manchester Business School is AACSB accredited.

Extracurricular Activities

Students at The University of Manchester can take part in a huge range of activities during their period of study abroad. Lots of societies, run by and for students, exist at the University, enabling participants to meet like-minded friends – whether students are interested in Basketball, Dance, Film, Hiking, Swimming, Ice Skating, Jazz, Photography, Tai Chi, Rowing or Tennis, there are clubs to suit!

University Services

Study Abroad students coming to The University of Manchester are looked after by the Study Abroad Unit, but also have access to the full range of standard university support services, including disability support, Careers Service, international advice and guidance, and counselling services. The Study Abroad Unit also offers a Mentor Scheme, enabling incoming study abroad students to be matched to a Manchester student who has previously studied abroad.

Housing

University accommodation is guaranteed to all students joining the university for a full academic year. Students applying for a single semester must adhere to early accommodation deadlines to be allocated University accommodation.

Students can choose from either catered (with a meal plan) or self catered accommodation, as well as from en-suite rooms (with a private restroom) or shared facilities. All students will have single-study bedrooms with shared living/communal areas. A wide variety of styles of accommodation are available, ranging from modern apartments to traditional collegiate-style halls of residence. Residences are self-contained communities with their own common rooms, bars and social activities.  Housing options for Spring semester students is more limited with catered halls (with meal plans) more prevalent during this term.

Orientation

To help students find their feet in their new environment, the University offers an orientation course for all new international students, including sessions specifically tailored for students who are studying abroad for a single semester or year.

Orientation topics include Living in Manchester, Health and Well Being, Student Support Services and Money Matters, as well as a number of social events such as salsa dancing, a world quiz, karaoke and a barbecue.

The International Society also runs an airport collection service (from Manchester airport) in September to ensure a warm welcome!

Special Programs

Study Abroad plus Leadership and Service

The University has an innovative ‘Study Abroad plus Leadership and Service’ program, which enables students to combine Service Learning and Leadership training with their standard study abroad program. Registration for this module is done in advance and a supplemental application is required.  Further detail will be provided to those students interested in this unique opportunity.

The program allows students to engage with local community groups, facilitating engagement with British life and society in a more direct way than is possible through academic study alone. The taught leadership element of the program helps students understand the importance of sustainable leadership that promotes environmental care, social justice and prosperity.

Pre-Law Program

Course Catalog

Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog:

Click here to view courses/subjects available at this university.

Click here to view the "Academics: Course and Credit Information" for instructions on choosing the right subjects, tips on navigating the course catalog, and information on credit transfer.

If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@eurolearn.org  

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EuroLearn Coordinator

Name: Mona Miller Title: Director, EuroLearn Programs Department: Semester or Year Abroad in Europe and Asia BIO: Mona serves as the Director of Student Services and Programs for EuroLearn and has been with the company since 2008. In this position, she manages the EuroLearn programs including EuroScholars. Her background in International Education includes Director of Faculty-Led Customized Programs at International Studies Abroad, Director of Study Abroad at Colorado State University, and Study Abroad Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Mona served from 1981 to 1987 with the U.S. Peace Corps in sub-Saharan Africa as a volunteer in Gabon and Associate Country Director in both Burundi and Togo. She has been an active member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and has served in various leadership roles in the Education Abroad Knowledge Community and on the Region II Team. She earned a B.S. in Political Science at Oklahoma City University, did graduate work in International Studies at the University of Denver and received a Masters in International Administration from the School for International Training in Vermont.