University of Manchester United Kingdom
History
The University of Manchester was created in 2004 through a merger of the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST.
UMIST can trace its roots back to 1824 and the formation of the Manchester Mechanics' Institute, whilst the Victoria University of Manchester was founded as Owens College in 1851.
Location and transport
A compact city campus, within walking distance of the city centre on Oxford Road.
Both the city and the university are served by excellent bus, tram and train networks, with Manchester International Airport 14.5 km (9 miles) away.
Entry standards
The universtity does not use the UCAS tariff system, but makes offers based on A-level grades or equivalent.
Full details of the entry requirements for each of the university's courses are available through the Course Profiles.
Course flexibility
Many study opportunities for students, including study abroad and industrial placements.
Full details of the flexibility of each of the University of Manchester's courses are available through the Course Profiles.
Teaching standards
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has awarded 32 of the university's subject with an 'excellent' rating.
There is a multi-million pound centre for excellence for Enquiry Based learning on campus, pioneered by the School of Medicine.
Research standards
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Manchester was rated third in the UK only to Oxford and Cambridge in terms of 'research power'.
Academic strengths
One of the world's top centres for biomedical research, leading the search for new treatments for life-threatening diseases.
By 2015, the university aims to hold a world-class leading research profile and be among the top 25 universities in the world.
Student facilities, including library and computing
The John Rylands University Library has over 4 million books and printed materials and is one of the largest single site university libraries in the UK.
In 2009, £1.8 million was invested in a refurbishment of the ground floor reception area.
There are over 3,000 computers on campus, in libraries, public clusters and academic schools.
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons boasts more than 1000 flexible study spaces and an inspiring range of equipment and furnishings for individual and group study.
The world-class Learning Commons opened in October 2012 and has 400 PCs, laptop charging lockers, 30 bookable group study rooms, Skype area and media suites for presentation and group work.
Disability services
For information on disability services at Manchester, email disability@manchester.ac.uk or visit the website.
Students' Union
There are over 100 clubs and societies run for students by students, ranging from subject related societies, sporting and those that are just for fun.
Student Direct newspaper and Fuse fm radio station are also run for students by students from within UMSU.
Sport
The Athletic Union has 46 different sports clubs, varying from the traditional (football) to the unconventional (speleology).
The university is currently ranked 8th in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).
Students are encouraged to get involved in the local community through the Sports Volunteer Scheme.
Recent/prospective new builds
The university is investing over £650 million in the campus.
Visit the website for further details of the programme.
Availability of part-time work
There are a wide range of opportunities for part-time work in Manchester.
The careers service runs a part-time jobs fair every October to help students find flexible employment in Manchester.
For more information on part-time work and careers please visit University of Manchester's careers service website.
Notable alumni
The University has the UK’s largest alumni community for a campus-based University and is in contact with more than 240,000 of its former students spread across 200 countries. Many of our graduates hold positions of seniority in business, academia, politics, industry and the media.
Tom Bloxham – Chairman, Urban Splash
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies – Composer and Conductor
Louis de Bernières – Author
Andrew P. Cosslett – Chief Executive, InterContinental Hotels Group
Dr Mark Kermode – Film Critic
Ben Elton – Writer and Comedian
Anna Ford – Broadcaster and Journalist
Sir Norman Foster – Architect and Designer
Teo Chee Hean – Deputy Prime Minster and Minister for Defence (Singapore)
Sir Terry Leahy – Chief Executive, Tesco
Ian P Livingston – Chief Executive, British Telecommunications
Benedict Cumberbatch – Actor
Rik Mayall – Actor and Comedian
HE George Maxwell Richards – President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Nemone Metaxas – BBC Radio DJ
Meera Syal – Writer and Actor
Dr Alan J. Wood – Chairman, Siemens
Ian King – Business and City Editor of The Times
Sophie Raworth – Broadcaster/Journalist
Lord Terrence Burns – Chairman, Santander
Winnie Cheung – Chief Executive, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Sir Philip Craven – President, International Paralympic Society
Chuka Ummuna – Shadow Secretary of State for Business Innovation
John von Spreckelsen – Chairman, Thorntons plc
Frank Martin – Chief Executive, Hornby Hobbies
Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong – Television comedy writers (Peep Show, Freshmeat)
For further information
Web
www.manchester.ac.uk
Email
admissions@manchester.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 161 275 2077
Address
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Road,
Manchester
M13 9PL
History
The University of Manchester was created in 2004 through a merger of the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST.
UMIST can trace its roots back to 1824 and the formation of the Manchester Mechanics' Institute, whilst the Victoria University of Manchester was founded as Owens College in 1851.
Location and transport
A compact city campus, within walking distance of the city centre on Oxford Road.
Both the city and the university are served by excellent bus, tram and train networks, with Manchester International Airport 14.5 km (9 miles) away.
Entry standards
The universtity does not use the UCAS tariff system, but makes offers based on A-level grades or equivalent.
Full details of the entry requirements for each of the university's courses are available through the Course Profiles.
Course flexibility
Many study opportunities for students, including study abroad and industrial placements.
Full details of the flexibility of each of the University of Manchester's courses are available through the Course Profiles.
Teaching standards
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has awarded 32 of the university's subject with an 'excellent' rating.
There is a multi-million pound centre for excellence for Enquiry Based learning on campus, pioneered by the School of Medicine.
Research standards
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), Manchester was rated third in the UK only to Oxford and Cambridge in terms of 'research power'.
Academic strengths
One of the world's top centres for biomedical research, leading the search for new treatments for life-threatening diseases.
By 2015, the university aims to hold a world-class leading research profile and be among the top 25 universities in the world.
Student facilities, including library and computing
The John Rylands University Library has over 4 million books and printed materials and is one of the largest single site university libraries in the UK.
In 2009, £1.8 million was invested in a refurbishment of the ground floor reception area.
There are over 3,000 computers on campus, in libraries, public clusters and academic schools.
The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons boasts more than 1000 flexible study spaces and an inspiring range of equipment and furnishings for individual and group study.
The world-class Learning Commons opened in October 2012 and has 400 PCs, laptop charging lockers, 30 bookable group study rooms, Skype area and media suites for presentation and group work.
Disability services
For information on disability services at Manchester, email disability@manchester.ac.uk or visit the website.
Students' Union
There are over 100 clubs and societies run for students by students, ranging from subject related societies, sporting and those that are just for fun.
Student Direct newspaper and Fuse fm radio station are also run for students by students from within UMSU.
Sport
The Athletic Union has 46 different sports clubs, varying from the traditional (football) to the unconventional (speleology).
The university is currently ranked 8th in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).
Students are encouraged to get involved in the local community through the Sports Volunteer Scheme.
Recent/prospective new builds
The university is investing over £650 million in the campus.
Visit the website for further details of the programme.
Availability of part-time work
There are a wide range of opportunities for part-time work in Manchester.
The careers service runs a part-time jobs fair every October to help students find flexible employment in Manchester.
For more information on part-time work and careers please visit University of Manchester's careers service website.
Notable alumni
The University has the UK’s largest alumni community for a campus-based University and is in contact with more than 240,000 of its former students spread across 200 countries. Many of our graduates hold positions of seniority in business, academia, politics, industry and the media.
Tom Bloxham – Chairman, Urban Splash
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies – Composer and Conductor
Louis de Bernières – Author
Andrew P. Cosslett – Chief Executive, InterContinental Hotels Group
Dr Mark Kermode – Film Critic
Ben Elton – Writer and Comedian
Anna Ford – Broadcaster and Journalist
Sir Norman Foster – Architect and Designer
Teo Chee Hean – Deputy Prime Minster and Minister for Defence (Singapore)
Sir Terry Leahy – Chief Executive, Tesco
Ian P Livingston – Chief Executive, British Telecommunications
Benedict Cumberbatch – Actor
Rik Mayall – Actor and Comedian
HE George Maxwell Richards – President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Nemone Metaxas – BBC Radio DJ
Meera Syal – Writer and Actor
Dr Alan J. Wood – Chairman, Siemens
Ian King – Business and City Editor of The Times
Sophie Raworth – Broadcaster/Journalist
Lord Terrence Burns – Chairman, Santander
Winnie Cheung – Chief Executive, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Sir Philip Craven – President, International Paralympic Society
Chuka Ummuna – Shadow Secretary of State for Business Innovation
John von Spreckelsen – Chairman, Thorntons plc
Frank Martin – Chief Executive, Hornby Hobbies
Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong – Television comedy writers (Peep Show, Freshmeat)
For further information
Web
www.manchester.ac.uk
admissions@manchester.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 161 275 2077
Address
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Road,
Manchester
M13 9PL
