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Why study in Manchester?

Creative, ambitious and powered by community, Manchester is a city that helps you grow. Explore your new home.

Welcome to Manchester

Manchester brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world. You’ll study alongside people with different experiences, build a global network and feel part of a welcoming community from day one. 

With a creative spirit, thriving arts and culture scene, and world-famous sporting heritage, Manchester is a city where ideas become reality.  

More than a great student city, it’s a place where the people you meet and the opportunities you discover will shape you as a person – long after graduation. 
 

Thank you, Manchester

“I love the person that I am because of Manchester, and because of the opportunies it’s given to me.” A short student film by Bella Asagba.

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Get to know Manchester’s neighbourhoods

New to the city? Get to know some of Manchester’s most iconic locations with our guided tour. Our city-centre campus puts you right at the heart of it all.

What to do as a student in Manchester

  • Mural at Stevenson Square

    Art and culture

    With over 80 museums, galleries and theatres to explore, creativity is part of everyday life in Manchester.

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  • Art School Live

    Music and nightlife

    Discover Manchester's legendary musical heritage and explore our iconic live music venues, bars, events and festivals.

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  • A group of students sit around a table in a food hall, chatting while eating a variety of food.

    Food and drink

    Manchester's diversity is reflected in its food. Visit the Curry Mile, Chinatown, or one of our many food halls.

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  • A student looks through a rail of jackets in a vintage clothes shop.

    Shopping

    From high street stores to vintage boutiques, Manchester is one of the UK's top shopping destinations.

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Exterior photo of the National Football Museum on a sunny day.

A city of sport

Sport is part of Manchester's DNA. Explore two of football’s most successful clubs, one of England’s most historic cricket grounds, and national centres for cycling, squash, gymnastics and more.

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Explore Manchester at an open day

Join us at an open day to experience Manchester in person.

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Take a virtual tour of Manchester

Explore our city, campus and accommodation online.

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A view of Manchester, with HOME cinema on the right hand side and the Spinningfields skyline in the background
Trams in Manchester city centre

Travelling to Manchester

Manchester is one of the UK’s best-connected cities, with fast rail links to London and other major cities, and an international airport serving 200+ destinations worldwide.

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