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The University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1824

Updated 23 Oct 2026

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Established

1824

Type

Public

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

=40 in the world

About the university

The University of Manchester traces its history to 1824, when the Manchester Mechanics' Institute opened to teach science to working people in the world's first industrial city. The modern university was created in 2004 by merging the Victoria University of Manchester with UMIST, and it marked its bicentenary in 2024. It is one of the largest single-site universities in the UK.

Manchester is known for research that changed the world. The first stored-program computer, the 'Baby', ran here in 1948, and graphene was first isolated here in 2004, work that won the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics. The university counts 25 Nobel laureates among its past and present staff and students. It is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.

For Indian students the strongest draws are computer science and AI, engineering, business and finance at Alliance Manchester Business School, pharmacy and public health. Most courses sit on one main campus along Oxford Road, a short walk or bus ride from the city centre. Manchester itself is a large, diverse city with a big South Asian community, Curry Mile in Rusholme close to campus and direct flights to India from Manchester Airport.

Entry is competitive. Many master's courses ask for a high first-class or strong 2:1 equivalent and some use staged admissions with fixed decision dates, so applying early matters. The university runs Global Futures Scholarships specifically for students from India at both undergraduate and master's level.

Founded
1824 as the Manchester Mechanics' Institute; today's university formed in 2004 when the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST merged
Type
Public research university and a founding member of the Russell Group
Total students
About 43,400 (43,365 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
International students
46% of students (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Student–staff ratio
14.7 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Nobel Prize winners
25 Nobel laureates have worked or studied at the university
Main intake
September, for undergraduate and taught master's courses

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    =40 in the world

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    60 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    24th of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
MSc Advanced Computer Science12 months (full time)£41,400≈ ₹50.5 lakh
MSc Artificial Intelligence12 months (full time)£41,400≈ ₹50.5 lakh
MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)£35,700≈ ₹43.6 lakh
MSc Accounting and Finance1 year (full time)£39,700≈ ₹48.4 lakh
MSc Finance1 year (full time)£39,700≈ ₹48.4 lakh
MSc International Business and Management1 year (full time)£34,800≈ ₹42.5 lakh
MSc Engineering Project Management12 months (full time)£36,800≈ ₹44.9 lakh
MSc Robotics12 months (full time)£40,300≈ ₹49.2 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Full-time, on-campus taught master's (not MBA, MArch, PGCE or clinical degrees)

    Global Futures Scholarship (India) – master's

    Value: £12,000 off tuition fees

    Eligibility: Self-funded students domiciled in India with a bachelor's from South Asia and an offer for September 2027. Apply with the online form by 25 April 2027; half the awards are made by 15 March 2027 and the rest by 1 June 2027.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Full-time undergraduate, direct first-year entry

    Global Futures Scholarship (South Asia) – undergraduate

    Value: £12,000 a year for 3 years (£36,000 in total)

    Eligibility: Applicants from India studying CBSE, CISCE or listed state-board Standard XII, A levels or the IB, with Manchester as their firm UCAS choice by 15 May 2027. Submit the form by 30 March 2027. Renewal needs 60% each year.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • One-year master's at any UK university

    Chevening Scholarships

    Value: Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, return flights and the visa fee

    Eligibility: Indian citizens with at least two years' work experience and leadership potential. Applications usually open in August for the following year.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Master's linked to development

    Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

    Value: Full tuition, return airfare and a monthly stipend

    Eligibility: Indian citizens nominated through an approved national nominating body.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • CBSE or ISC Standard XII with 80% to 95% overall, depending on the course; subject-specific requirements apply.
  • Listed state boards (including Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat) are considered for direct entry at the same 80% to 95% range.
  • With 70% overall (75% in Maths and Physics, 65% in English) you can be considered for Science and Engineering with an integrated foundation year.
  • With 65% from other boards you can be considered for INTO Manchester foundation programmes.
  • Apply through UCAS. Manchester's institution code is M20.

Postgraduate

  • A three-year bachelor's with First Class from a reputable university is the usual starting point; the university says the minimum typically ranges from 60% to 80% depending on your institution and grading scale.
  • Some courses ask for more. MSc Advanced Computer Science and its pathways ask for about 85% (first class) in a 4-year degree from a well-ranked institution.
  • Several computer science master's courses use staged admissions with fixed decision dates, and do not accept deferrals.
  • The Manchester MBA needs at least 3 years' professional work experience.
  • Self-funded international students pay a £2,500 tuition fee deposit before a CAS is issued.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
  • Degree transcripts and certificate, or a list of final-year modules if still studying (postgraduate)
  • Personal statement
  • English test score, or evidence of an accepted exemption
  • Academic references
  • CV (for the MBA and some master's courses)

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS AcademicFrom 6.5 (6.0 in each skill) up to 7.0 (6.5 in each skill) depending on the course. Alliance Manchester Business School master's courses ask for 7.0 with no element below 6.5.
PTE AcademicAccepted. For example, MSc Data Science and AI (Computer Science) asks for 76 overall with no component below 70.
TOEFL iBTAccepted; for example 100 overall with 22 in each section for computer science courses. TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted for many courses.
Indian Standard XII EnglishAlliance MBS accepts CBSE and ISC Standard XII English at 85% or more. Other schools may accept Standard XII English depending on board and score; medium-of-instruction letters are not accepted.

Accommodation and living costs

Manchester guarantees an offer of a room in university-owned or arranged halls to new full-time undergraduates and international postgraduates who meet its criteria. Halls are in three areas: the city campus, Victoria Park and Fallowfield. The university's hall search lists starting prices below; bills are included in hall rents.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Self-catered hall, starting priceFrom £142 (Campus Living Village) to £263 (Artisan Heights, city campus)£142–263per week≈ ₹17,324 – ₹32,086
Catered hall, starting priceAshburne Hall, Fallowfield£178per week≈ ₹21,716
Money you must show for the Student visaOutside London, for up to 9 months, for applications from 30 November 2026£1,203per month≈ ₹1.5 lakh

Campus and location

Manchester is the UK's third-largest city, about two hours from London by train, with one of the biggest student populations in Europe. The main campus runs along Oxford Road, close to the city centre.

  • Most teaching is on one main campus along Oxford Road, with the Main Library and Alan Gilbert Learning Commons at its centre.
  • Alliance Manchester Business School is on the campus, home to the MSc business courses and the Manchester MBA.
  • Halls are spread across the city campus, Victoria Park and Fallowfield, connected by one of Europe's busiest bus corridors.
  • Rusholme's Curry Mile, a long stretch of South Asian restaurants, is next to the campus.
  • Manchester Airport has flights to India and the Gulf.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Manchester's careers service runs throughout your degree. After graduating, the UK Graduate visa lets you stay and work: two years if you apply by 31 December 2026, or 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates who apply from 1 January 2027.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
Graduate visa length for applications from 1 January 202718 months (bachelor's and master's)GOV.UK
Students per staff member14.7THE World University Rankings 2027

Studying in the UK

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FAQs

How much are master's fees at Manchester?

For September 2027 most taught master's courses on this page cost £34,800 to £41,400 a year for international students. Computer science and AI courses are £41,400 and most Alliance MBS business courses are £34,800 to £39,700.

Is there a scholarship for Indian students?

Yes. The Global Futures Scholarship gives £12,000 off a full-time master's for students domiciled in India (apply by 25 April 2027), and £12,000 a year for undergraduates from India.

What Class 12 marks do I need?

Usually 80% to 95% overall from CBSE or ISC, depending on the course, plus subject requirements. Some state boards are also accepted at the same range.

How much is the deposit?

Self-funded international postgraduates pay a £2,500 deposit before the university issues a CAS. It counts towards your tuition fee.

Can I use Class 12 English instead of IELTS?

Sometimes. Alliance Manchester Business School accepts 85% in CBSE or ISC Standard XII English. Other departments decide by board and score, so check before you skip a test.

Is accommodation guaranteed?

International postgraduates who meet the university's criteria are guaranteed an offer of a room in university-owned or arranged halls.

Sources

  1. University of Manchester: India – entry requirements and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
  2. University of Manchester: MSc Advanced Computer Science (2027 entry) (opens in a new tab)
  3. University of Manchester: taught master's course list (opens in a new tab)
  4. University of Manchester: undergraduate courses 2027 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Alliance Manchester Business School: master's entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
  6. Alliance Manchester Business School: Full-time MBA (opens in a new tab)
  7. University of Manchester: accommodation search (opens in a new tab)
  8. University of Manchester: accommodation for international students (opens in a new tab)
  9. University of Manchester: facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
  10. THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Manchester (opens in a new tab)
  11. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
  12. GOV.UK: Student visa – money you need (opens in a new tab)
  13. GOV.UK: Graduate visa (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.manchester.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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