# Study

**Source**: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/

Join our world-leading university and experience student life in one of the UK’s most diverse and vibrant cities.

## Studying at Manchester

### International students

Explore essential resources and support for international study.

### Accommodation

With 24 halls across three unique campuses, you can choose the room option that best suits you.

### Student life

Dive into life at Manchester through our current student voices and experience.

### Open days

Join us in-person or online and discover what sets us apart.

### Virtual Manchester

Get a feel for the campus and facilities with our virtual tours and self-guided campus app.

### Get ready

Already decided Manchester’s for you? Get ready to join us.

## Why Manchester?

Our global reputation

35th best university in the world\*.

### Our global reputation

We are also ranked the 11th best in Europe and 7th in the UK.

*\*(QS World University Rankings, 2026)*

Learn from the world’s brightest minds and set yourself up for future success. You’ll benefit from our continuous investment in facilities and courses led by distinguished academics working at the forefront of their subjects.

[Discover more about our University rankings](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/reputation/rankings/ "Manchester's rankings").

Award-winning Careers Service

Most targeted university by leading graduate employers\*.

### Award-winning Careers Service

*\*(*The Graduate Market in 2026,* High Fliers Research)*

Our global links, job market insight and work experience opportunities will help you prepare for an outstanding career.

Take advantage of our award-winning Careers Service (*StudentCrowd*, 2022) before, during and after your time at Manchester.

Top UK city to live in

Manchester is the UK’s most liveable city\*.

### Top UK city to live in

*\*(The Economist’s Global Liveability Index, 2022)*

The first of Britain's great modern cities, Manchester is a true original; a city that’s proud to do things differently.

Look forward to an exciting mix of sport, entertainment, art, culture, shopping and much more.

[Get to know the city of Manchester](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/student-life/city/).

Inclusive and diverse community

Home to one of the UK’s largest international student populations.

### A diverse community

We're proud of our thriving, vibrant and diverse community of students and staff, with more than 44,000 students from 177 countries studying here, and 550,000 alumni worldwide.

Find out more about [our offering for international students](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/ "Manchester international students").

Making a difference

Number one in UK and Europe and number two in the world for social and environmental impact\*.

### Making a difference

*\*(Times Higher Education* Impact Rankings 2025*)*

Social responsibility is one of our core goals and we’re committed to creating a healthier, fairer and greener world through teaching and learning, research and public engagement. With us, you’ll be empowered to make a difference to society and help shape our future.

Discover how you can get involved in [socially responsible activities](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/social-responsibility/socially-responsible-graduates/) at Manchester.

## Admissions information

### Policies, procedures and payments

Key information for when you apply to study or need to make a payment to the University:

- [Making a payment](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/payment/)
- [Student terms and conditions](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/student-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Tuition fee status](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/tuition-fee-status/)
- [Privacy notice](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/privacy-notice/)