he University of Manchester, which is renowned for excellence in both teaching and research, combines a rich academic heritage with innovative plans for the future. It has been named Higher Education Institution of the Year for 2005/6 by The Times Higher Education Supplement (THES).
The University of Manchester is a centre of academic excellence that engages in practical applications of technological advance and knowledge. This is |
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| illustrated by the recent appointment of Nobel Laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz to chair the University's new Brooks World Poverty Institute. The University is proud of its innovative, proactive relationships with industry. |
| The University attracts staff and students from all over the world: last year we welcomed students from 170 different countries. The University will provide you with a stimulating learning environment that is welcoming, culturally diverse and which will equip you with excellent career prospects. Employers recognise a degree from the University of Manchester as one of the best in the world, and consistently rate our careers service as the best in the UK. |
| The University has the size and the strength to recruit and retain the best staff, and attracts students who are among the world's brightest and best. What better time to join us? |
| The University offers an exceptionally wide range of subjects for undergraduate and postgraduate study. 37 subject areas achieved 5 or 5* in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), and over half of the University's departments have attained maximum scores of excellence in external teaching assessments. |
| In 2005's key review of world universities, The Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) placed Manchester 35th in the world, 11th in Europe and 7th in the UK, confirming Manchester as one of the world's leading universities. |
| Students at The University of Manchester benefit from a range of world-class facilities. These range from outstanding library facilities including the UK's best online resources, our own museum and access to impressive sports facilities. |
| Manchester also hosts many internationally acclaimed facilities for research, such as the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope and The Integrative Centre for Molecular Cell Biology (ICMCB). The University is investing an unprecedented ￡350 million to continue to enhance campus facilities, including a new 'state of the art' Student Centre. |
| The University is located at the heart of the city of Manchester. As a student here you will benefit from the amenities of a vibrant, multi-cultural city that also has plenty of parks and open spaces. Manchester has a lot to offer: sport; theatres; film; classical and popular live music; shopping; museums; art galleries and international cuisine! It also offers easy transport links by road, rail or air to the rest of the UK and beyond. |
| The University of Manchester has a large and varied campus but it sustains a friendly and intimate atmosphere. The Students Union provides a lively hub for campus social life. A variety of orientation and welcome services will help support you in settling in, and ensure you have a rewarding and enjoyable time here, whatever your interests. |
| The University of Manchester offers a wide range of accommodation and guarantees a place in University-managed accommodation to new international students for the duration of their academic programme. With 9,200 rooms in a variety of settings and at a range of prices, we look forward to helping you feel at home here. |
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