North West England

Study in Manchester

The UK's second city for students, Manchester combines Russell Group excellence with an affordable cost of living and a buzzing international student community.

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Manchester has the highest graduate retention rate outside London โ€” 72% of graduates stay to work.

Why Study in Manchester?

Here's why international students choose Manchester every year.

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University of Manchester is ranked Top 30 globally

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100,000+ students โ€” one of Europe's largest student populations

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Affordable living vs London โ€” save ยฃ400โ€“ยฃ700 per month

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Strong graduate job market in tech, finance and healthcare

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World-famous music and culture scene โ€” The Warehouse Project, Arndale, Northern Quarter

Universities in Manchester

UKVI-approved institutions accepting international applications through Gangal Recruitment.

University of Manchester

Top 30 World

Known for: Business, Medicine, Engineering

Manchester Metropolitan University

UKVI Approved

Known for: Arts, Business, Computing

University of Salford

UKVI Approved

Known for: Media, Nursing, Engineering

Cost of Living in Manchester

Average monthly costs for a student in Manchester. All figures are approximate.

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ยฃ500โ€“ยฃ900/mo
Rent
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ยฃ180โ€“ยฃ280/mo
Food & Groceries
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ยฃ60โ€“ยฃ100/mo
Transport
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ยฃ800โ€“ยฃ1,400/mo
Total Estimate

Popular Courses in Manchester

The courses most in demand among international students studying in Manchester.

MBAMSc Computer ScienceMSc International BusinessBSc NursingMSc Accounting

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