The University of Manchester:
The University of Manchester is a leading UK university conveniently located in Manchester in North-West England, approximately 27 miles (43 km) east of Liverpool, 67 miles (107 km) north of Birmingham and 165 miles (265 km) north-west of London. The University of Manchester is the largest single-site higher education institution in the country and offers a wide range of undergraduate programmes to both UK and international students. The university has a world-class reputation for generating new ideas and innovations and counts over 20 Nobel prize winners among its staff and former students. Building on its historical prestige, the university aims to be listed among the world’s top 25 research universities in the world.
Manchester is a truly multicultural city where international students are well catered for. With a variety of cultures, traditions and ethnicities living together, Manchester has amenities for people of all backgrounds.
Manchester is an ideal location to explore the nearby cities of Leeds and Liverpool. We are just an hour away from the beautiful Lake District, and the capital city of London is just two hours away by train. There are direct flights from Manchester International Airport to all major European cities, and many long-haul flights can also be taken from Manchester.
World-Class Facilities:
Our unrivalled facilities and cultural assets include the Jodrell Bank Observatory, the Manchester Museum with its recent £20m extension, the Contact Theatre, the Whitworth Art Gallery and the John Rylands Library, the third largest academic library in the UK.
We also invest heavily in the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment, with more than 10,000 PCs across campus, 24/7 access to computer facilities on campus, plus optional internet access to the university network in most halls.