Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position23rd percentile
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University profile
University of Manchester in profile
The University of Manchester is a university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1824
Founded
Silver
TEF award
359
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for University of Manchester, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position36th percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position85th percentile
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Subject strengths
University of Manchester ranks in the UK top 10 for 28 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#2 American Studies#2 Drama Dance & Cinematics#3 Music#3 Optometry Ophthalmics & Orthoptics#4 African & Middle Eastern Studies#4 Archaeology#5 Anthropology#5 Asian Studies#5 Electrical & Electronic Engineering#5 German
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where University of Manchester ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a university, founded in 1824. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about University of Manchester at a glance.
1824
Founded
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Location
359
Programmes listed
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Institution type
Silver
TEF award
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to University of Manchester through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, University of Manchester considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to University of Manchester through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at University of Manchester
359 programmes at University of Manchester. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Leadership and Culture | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Art History and English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Dentistry | BDS (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Arabic and French | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Accounting and Finance | BA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| American Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Ancient History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Cultural, Creative and Media Industries | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Digital Media, Culture and Society | BA (Hons) | Computer Science |
| American Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Ancient History and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Ancient History and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Arabic Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Archaeology and Anthroplogy | BA (Hons) | History |
| Art History and French | BA (Hons) | History |
| Art History and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Art History and Italian | BA (Hons) | History |
| Chinese and Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Chinese Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Classical Studies | BA (Hons) | History |
| Classics | BA (Hons) | History |
| Criminology and Data Analytics | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology with International Study | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Drama | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Drama and English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Drama and Screen Studies | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| East Asian Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| East Asian Studies with International Study | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics & Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Data Analytics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Finance | BA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Politics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Sociology | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| English Language | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Language and English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and American Studies | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and French | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and German | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and History | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature and Spanish | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English Literature with Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Film Studies and East Asian Studies | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Film Studies and English Language | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Film Studies and English Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Film Studies and French | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Film Studies and History | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Film Studies and History of Art | BA (Hons) | History |
| Film Studies and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Finance | BA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| French and Chinese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and German | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Italian | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Japanese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Russian | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| French Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Geography | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography with International Study | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| German and Russian | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| German and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| German Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and American Studies | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and French | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and German | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Russian | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Sociology | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Spanish | BA (Hons) | History |
| History of Art | BA (Hons) | Architecture |
| Italian and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Italian Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Japanese Studies | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Liberal Arts | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Liberal Arts with International Study | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Linguistics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Arabic | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and French | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and German | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Italian | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Japanese | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Portuguese | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Russian | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Sociology | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Linguistics and Spanish | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Middle Eastern Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Modern History with Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (Chinese) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (French) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (German) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (Italian) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (Japanese) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (Portuguese) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (Russian) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business & Management (Spanish) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Modern Language and Business and Management (Arabic) | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy & Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Philosophy and Politics | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Religion | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Politics & Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Politics & Social Anthropology | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Arabic | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Chinese | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Data Analytics | BA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Politics and French | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and German | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Italian | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Japanese | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Modern History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Politics and Portuguese | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Russian | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Sociology | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics, Philosophy and Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Religion and Anthropology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Religions, Theology and Ethics | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Russian and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Russian Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Social Anthropology & Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Social Anthropology & Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Social Anthropology & Sociology | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Social Anthropology and Data Analytics | BA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Sociology & Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Sociology & Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Sociology and Chinese | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Data Analytics | BA (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Sociology and French | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and German | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Italian | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Japanese | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Portuguese | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Russian | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Spanish | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Spanish and Chinese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Spanish and Japanese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Spanish and Portuguese | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies | BA (Hons) | Modern Languages |
| Chemical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| BMidWif (Hons) Midwifery | Degree | Nursing & Health |
| Music | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Nursing: Adult Nursing | BNurs (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing: Child Nursing | BNurs (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing: Mental Health Nursing | BNurs (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Actuarial Science and Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Aerospace Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biochemistry with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biochemistry with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Biology with Science & Society | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology with Science & Society | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biomedical Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biomedical Sciences with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biomedical Sciences with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Biotechnology | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| Biotechnology | BSc (Hons) | General Studies |
| Biotechnology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Chemical Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Civil Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science and Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science and Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Dental Hygiene and Therapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Earth and Planetary Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Earth and Planetary Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Education | BSc (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Educational Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Electrical, Electronic & Mechatronic Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Environmental Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Environmental Management with Placement | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Fashion Buying and Merchandising | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Fashion Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Fashion Marketing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Fashion Product Innovation | BSc (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Genetics | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Genetics | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Genetics with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Genetics with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography with International Study | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography with Professional Placement | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Global Development | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Global Development with International Study | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Healthcare Science (Audiology) | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Immunology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Immunology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Immunology (with a Modern Language) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Immunology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Information Technology Management for Business | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Information Technology Management for Business | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business, Finance and Economics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| International Business, Finance and Economics | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| International Disaster Management & Humanitarian Response | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Arabic | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Chinese | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and French | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Spanish | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Life Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Life Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Life Sciences with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Life Sciences with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (Accounting and Finance) | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Management (Accounting and Finance) | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Management (Human Resources) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (Human Resources) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (International Business Economics) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (International Business Economics) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (Marketing) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Management (Marketing) | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Materials Science | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Materials Science and Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Philosophy | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Mathematics and Statistics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics with Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Mathematics with Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mechanical Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Medical Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Physiology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Physiology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Physiology with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Physiology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Microbiology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Microbiology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Microbiology with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Microbiology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Molecular Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Molecular Biology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Molecular Biology with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Molecular Biology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Neuroscience | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Neuroscience | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Neuroscience with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Neuroscience with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Pharmacology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Theoretical Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Planning and Real Estate | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Planning and Real Estate | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Public Health | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Sociology and Arabic | BSc (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Speech And Language Therapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Zoology with a Modern Language | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Zoology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| BSocSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations | Degree | Politics & International Relations |
| BSocSc (Hons) Social Anthropology | Degree | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| BSocSc (Hons) Sociology | Degree | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with Criminology | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with International Study | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with Politics | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Medicine | MBChB (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicine (Graduate Entry) | MBChB (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with International Study | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| MEarthSci (Hons) Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement | Degree | Environmental Science |
| MEarthSci (Hons) Earth and Planetary Sciences | Degree | Environmental Science |
| MEarthSci (Hons) Earth and Planetary Sciences | Degree | Environmental Science |
| MEarthSci (Hons) Earth and Planetary Sciences with International Study | Degree | Environmental Science |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil and Structural Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering (Enterprise) | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science & Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering with Biomaterials | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering with Metallurgy | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering with Nanomaterials | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering with Polymers | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Materials Science and Engineering with Textiles Technology | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechatronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Environmental Science | MEnvSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science | MEnvSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science with a Research Placement | MEnvSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental science with International Study | MEnvSci (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Mathematics | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Statistics | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| &Phys (Hons) Mathematics and Physics | MMath | Physics & Chemistry |
| Pharmacy | MPharm (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Theoretical Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Master of Planning | MPLAN (Hons) | General Studies |
| Master of Planning | MPLAN (Hons) | General Studies |
| Planning and Real Estate | MPLAN (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Planning with Real Estate | MPLAN (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Biochemistry | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biomedical Sciences | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biotechnology | MSci (Hons) | General Studies |
| Genetics | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Immunology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Medical Biochemistry | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Physiology | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Microbiology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Molecular Biology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Neuroscience | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Optometry | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Pharmacology | MSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Zoology | MSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
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Complete programme list for University of Manchester; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (359 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
University of Manchester is a campus-based university in Manchester.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Manchester
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at University of Manchester in Manchester. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
46,305
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
40%
International
students from outside the UK
18%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White63%
Asian20%
Black6%
Mixed7%
Other3%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is University of Manchester right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- are aiming for a research-intensive Russell Group environment
- like the idea of student life in Manchester
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about University of Manchester, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
University of Manchester awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Silver award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Manchester with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read University of Manchester’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Silver Russell Group
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
University of Manchester awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Silver for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Russell Group member
One of 24 research-intensive UK universities, a marker of research strength and strong employer recognition.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about University of Manchester
Is University of Manchester officially recognised?
Yes. University of Manchester is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised and it is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
How highly is University of Manchester rated?
University of Manchester is holds a Silver TEF award for teaching quality.
What can I study at University of Manchester?
359 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to University of Manchester?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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