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# University of Manchester

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/university-manchester
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding

- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)

Manchester

United Kingdom

[University of Manchester exchange website](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/study-abroad-exchange/)

## Language of instruction

English

The University of Manchester is one of Britain’s most famous civic universities, with a rich heritage of cutting-edge innovation and enterprise stretching back more than 180 years. Many major advances of the 20th century began at the University, such as splitting the atom and the development of the world’s first modern computer. Notable graduates include actor Benedict Cumberbatch, and TV physicist Brian Cox.

Alliance Manchester Business School is the largest campus-based business school in the UK. Ranked 2nd in the UK for research power, the School is influential in all areas of business and management. MBS has the “Triple Crown” accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS.

Manchester is a big city with a compact and friendly centre. It has been named one of the world’s top 10 travel destinations, and the UK’s most liveable city.

## Semester dates

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UQ Semester** | **Host Semester** | **Dates** |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January/February–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | September–January |

View the [University of Manchester's academic calendar](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/key-dates/).

## Guides and additional information

The University of Manchester has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:

- [International student arrival guide](http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/arrival/)
- [Study abroad flyer](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/206971/Manchester_Study%20Abroad%20flyer.pdf)
- [Manchestor mentor scheme](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/study-abroad-programmes/student-support/global-friends-mentor-scheme/)
- [English language support](http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/study-abroad-programmes/pathways/english-language/)
- [International student society](https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/internationalsociety)
- [Visit Manchester city information](https://www.visitmanchester.com/)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Student testimonials

- [Rebecca - University of Manchester](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/20596/rebecca-university-manchester)

  B Science / Laws (Hons)

  Semester 2, 2024

  > I set myself two rules/mottos for exchange: (1) say yes to everything, and (2) I would rather regret doing it than regret not doing it.
- [Max-Xinn - University of Manchester](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/19956/max-xinn-university-manchester)

  B Science

  Semester 1, 2023

  > Don't be afraid to try new things!
- [Madeline - University of Manchester](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/14676/madeline-university-manchester)

  B Arts

  Semester 2, 2019

  > I would definitely recommend going on exchange as it was such a fun experience for me and I had a great time.

## Full-time study load

60 credits at Manchester is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

## Host university requirements

**GPA**

You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at the University of Manchester (AMBS or general)

**Language**

Non-Native English Speakers need to provide proof of language ability, the minimum requirement being IELTS 6.0 overall.

Some faculties [require a higher score](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/study-abroad-exchange/applications/).

**Study Options**\
You must choose between enrolment at Manchester general or the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS). Students who are allocated to the AMBS must take all of their courses from within this school. Students allocated to Manchester general cannot choose courses from within the AMBS.

**Semester Restrictions**\
Students wishing to study for a full year must commence their exchange in UQ Semester 2.

**Other Restrictions**\
Students studying at Manchester in UQ's Semester 2 (September–January) will have their provisional (interim) transcripts emailed to the Global Experiences team the following March. Official transcripts will be posted to the Global Experiences team in August for credit transfer purposes. It should be noted that if you go on exchange to Manchester in your final year, it will delay your UQ graduation.

**Note**: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

## Find courses

Search the [Manchester course catalogue](http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/study-abroad-programmes/study-abroad/course-units/subject-list/).

Business students can search for suitable courses in the [Alliance Manchester Business School course catalogue](https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/courses-by-topic/).

For AMBS course codes, please be noted of the following:

- Course codes ending with '0' are Full Year courses.
- Course codes ending with '1' are Semester 1 courses.
- Course codes ending with '2' is Semester 2 courses.

Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

## Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate

Aerospace engineering

Anthropology

Archaeology

Art history

Biological sciences

Chemical engineering

Chemistry and biochemistry

Chinese

Civil engineering

Computer science

Criminology

Drama

Earth and Geographical Sciences

Economics

English

English literature

Environmental studies

Event, hospitality, hotel and tourism management

Finance

French

General Electives

German

History and ancient history

Human resources

Information technology

Innovation and entrepreneurship

International business

International relations

Italian

Japanese

Law

Leadership and Management

Linguistics

Marketing

Materials engineering

Mathematics and statistics

Mechanical engineering

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Political science

Psychology

Regional and town planning

Religion

Russian

Sociology

Spanish

Writing

## Academic restrictions

**Study Load Restrictions**

Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:

- Event, Hospitality and Hotel Tourism Management / Finance / Human Resources / Innovation & Entrepreneurship / Marketing
- Anthropology
- Russian / Spanish
- Regional & Town Planning

**Course Restrictions**\
Courses in the following programs are in high demand and fill quickly:

- Economics
- English Literature and English Language
- History
- Politics
- Computer Science

**Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions**\
Courses within the following programs are not available to exchange students:

- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Midwifery
- Pharmacy

## Additional academic information

**Course Numbering**\
Example course unit code interpretation: EN 20502  The Victorian Novel

**2**0502 - The initial number indicates the level of the course unit:

- 1 – first-year course unit
- 2 – second-year course unit
- 3 – third-year course unit
- 4 – fourth-year course unit (this level of study is not available to Study Abroad students)

2050**2** - The final number indicates the time period in which the course unit is offered:

- 1 - Semester 1 (autumn/fall)
- 2 - Semester 2 (spring)
- 0 - full year

**Additional Academic Resources**\
The University of Manchester has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:

- [Undergraduate international student prospectus](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/prospectus/)
- [Alliance Manchester Business School contact](https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/contact/)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Accommodation

Students coming for one semester only are not guaranteed a [Manchester accommodation room](http://www.accommodation.manchester.ac.uk/), but under normal circumstances are usually allocated one.

## Cost of living

Compared with other cities, particularly those in the south of the UK, Manchester is an affordable place to live and very popular with students on a budget. The university provides an [estimated cost of living for students](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/student-life/living-costs/) in Manchester.

The Which? [Student Budget Calculator](https://university.which.co.uk/student-budget-calculator "Student Budget Calculator website external link") is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.

## Financial support

[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.

Students studying at the University of Manchester can apply for a scholarship through [BUTEX](http://www.butex.ac.uk/). BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.

## Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on [UQ’s Travel Insurance web page](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Manchester has guidance information for suitable [health care for international students](http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/arrival/health/). Students whose courses last at least six months are entitled to free health care under the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Manchester provides [visa and immigration information](http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/visa-guidance/) for incoming exchange students.

Contact the [British High Commission](https://www.gov.uk/world/australia#/world/coming-to-the-uk-australia) for more visa information.

## Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with [a risk level of 3](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the [Smartraveller website](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)