NCUK University Partner
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a prestigious institution renowned globally for its research, innovation and academic excellence. Since 1824, people have gone there to challenge assumptions, create the exceptional and change the world, within a diverse and vibrant community.
It offers a wide range of programmes with a strong emphasis on research, giving students the chance to take part in cutting-edge studies. As a Russell Group member in one of the UK’s most diverse cities, it welcomes students from 177 countries and offers over 400 clubs and societies.
7th
in the UK, QS World University Rankings 2027
40th
joint in the world, QS World University Rankings 2027
2nd
Most targeted university by the UK's top 100 recruiters, The Graduate Market in 2024
Global Futures Scholarship for Africa (Undergraduate)
Merit-based awards for NCUK International Foundation Year students domiciled in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa holding a conditional or unconditional offer: £10,000 for the first year of undergraduate study, plus a further £10,000 across years two and three, conditional on a 60% average each year.
Global Futures Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Over 200 awards for students starting in 2026, for self-funded applicants from Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (taught master’s only), Thailand, Türkiye, UAE and Vietnam holding an offer for a course starting September 2026. The level of award varies by region.
Student life
Research-led teaching gives students access to cutting-edge knowledge and research opportunities, and campus life is enriched by over 400 clubs and societies in one of the UK’s most diverse cities.
Careers
The Careers Service offers career guidance, internship opportunities, work placement bursaries and online workshops.
City life
Manchester combines industrial heritage with a vibrant cultural scene, from museums and art galleries to music venues, an international culinary scene, and city parks with easy access to the surrounding countryside.
Student support
As a Russell Group member, the university offers online resources, peer support and one-to-one appointments with specialists.
Accommodation
Whitworth Park Halls offer catered accommodation in a parkland setting, and Denmark Road offers self-catered flats and maisonettes close to the university and city centre. All new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students are guaranteed an offer of a hall room.
Facilities
The Alan Turing Building houses technologically advanced research laboratories, the Arthur Lewis Building offers spacious lecture halls, the Armitage Sports Centre provides sports facilities, and the Students’ Union has media areas for creative work. Medicine and Computer Science are among its noted programmes.
Sports and clubs
Manchester R.U.F.C. (rugby) and Manchester University Boat Club (rowing) are supported by the Athletic Union, alongside societies such as the Manchester Debating Union and Manchester Entrepreneurs.
Sustainability
The university’s work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including carbon reduction and sustainable food sourcing initiatives.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to The University of Manchester, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.