Get ready for Manchester
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This is your future
Get ready for Manchester
We're excited to welcome you to Manchester and are busy making plans for your arrival.
We’re here for you
Whatever your chosen subject and interests, wherever you’re from and whatever you hope to achieve, we’ll support you throughout your time with us and beyond.
There can be a lot to think about before you arrive – that’s why we're here to help you get organised and feel ready to start. Our guide to accommodation, wellbeing, finances, travel and more is the place to start your Manchester journey.
Global top 5
We’re a world leader for social and environmental impact (THE, 2024)
Welcoming community
Our community is committed to building a better future.
Key information about starting at Manchester
Become a student
Make sure you’ve completed IT sign up and online registration.
Accommodation
Finalise where you’ll be living for the next academic year.
Health and wellbeing
Find out more about health, wellbeing and safety at the University.
Finance and funding
Everything from paying your fees to opening a student bank account.
Key dates
From term times to graduation, here's what to note in your diary during your next academic year.
International guidance
Welcome to Manchester
We're looking forward to welcoming you to Manchester and we want to make the transition from your home country to the UK as easy as possible.
We've put together some useful information to help you prepare for your journey.
Visas and immigration
Supporting your journey if you’re joining us from overseas.
Healthcare in the UK
We take the health, wellbeing and safety of our students seriously and support you to stay happy and healthy at the University.
Getting to Manchester
Manchester is a well-connected international city, with plenty of ways to reach us.
Stay safe from scams
Learn to spot the red flags that could help you avoid falling victim to fraud. If you have lost money or data in a scam, know who to contact.
Connect with us
Sign up to exclusive content
Join our Instagram broadcast channel to see exclusive content just for offer-holders.
Celebrate with us
Our annual A-Level Results Day YouTube Live will be bigger than ever and we hope you'll join us and chat to your new classmates.
Supporting you
Help and support services
There’s so much to do and think about in your preparation for starting or returning to your studies.
We try to provide as much help and support as possible to make the process of becoming a student straightforward. If you find yourself confused or in need of some help then we're here for you.
Cost of living
We understand that the rising cost of living is a concern for many. We have plenty of advice and support available to help you with your finances.
Support services
Whether you need support with IT, finance or accommodation, we're here to help.
Download your guide
Your Get Ready guide
Download our Get Ready Guide for all the key information you need before joining us, and discover how you can make the most of your time here at Manchester.
Student Communications Commitment
Read our commitment to you
We’ll achieve greater collective success if each of us commits to working in true partnership.
Our Student Communications Commitment has been jointly developed with students and the Students' Union to enable regular, positive dialogue between the University and our student community.
Your needs as a student will evolve as you move through your University journey – we’ll review this commitment annually and take it in new directions to meet you where you are.
Your next steps
Activate your IT account
Begin your registration as a student by following our guidance to activate your IT account.
Check out our accommodation
Browse and learn about the student accommodation we have available, what to do next and what to expect when you arrive.
You can also use our search tool to find the room type that meets your needs, and fill out our online application form for halls accommodation.
Register with a GP
Sign up with a general practitioner (GP), and find out more about the practical and mental health and wellbeing support we provide.
Register with our Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)
The University has a dedicated Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) to support disabled* members of our community.
To ensure your support can be agreed and arranged ready for the start of your course, please apply as soon as possible. This includes letting us know if you've previously been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and will allow us to signpost you to our support and wellbeing services should you need them. It won't affect your application or your place with us and is all confidential.
*In the UK, the term 'disability' includes:
- medical conditions
- mental health difficulties
- mobility difficulties
- neurodivergence
- sensory issues
- specific learning difficulties
Make a visa application
Download our guides to completing your online visa application.
You’ll also find the answers to some of your most frequently-asked questions by watching this video.