The University of Manchester, which is renowned for excellence in both teaching and research, combines a rich academic heritage with innovative plans for the future.
The most recent RAE results (December 2008) reflect how Manchester has secured its place amongst the UK’s elite research universities, traditionally dominated by Oxford and Cambridge. The RAE ranks Manchester third behind Oxford and Cambridge both for ‘research power’ and for the number of subject areas which are ranked first in the UK. The University is ranked four overall in the UK for the number of research staff classed as ‘world-leading’ and 6th for research quality.
The University also hosts many internationally acclaimed facilities and specialist centres for research, such as The Brooks World Poverty Institute, chaired by Nobel Laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz. The University of Manchester is now one of only a handful of UK universities which can truly claim an internationally significant research profile over a very wide range of subjects. This provides a rich learning environment for all of our students.
The University has one of the largest overseas populations of any UK University with over 9,500 international students from 163 countries. The University’s global standing has also been confirmed by its position in the influential Academic Ranking of World Universities Survey conducted by Shanghai Jiao-Tong University (SJTU). The SJTU ranking for 2009 places The University of Manchester 5th in the UK, sixth in Europe and 41th globally.
The University is located at the heart of the famous city of Manchester. Students 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, and something to suit every taste: 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 has the size and the strength to recruit and retain the best staff, and attracts students who are amongst the world's brightest and best. What better time to join us?
Key facts
The University has one of the largest overseas populations of any UK University with over 9,500 international students from 163 countries.
Employability and Prospects
- Fifth most preferred university in the world from which to recruit*
- Best careers service in the UK for five successive years**
- Links with employers worldwide
Research Excellence
- Outstanding RAE scores - ranked third in the UK for Research Power
- Attracting over 250 million annually in external research funding
- Pioneering teaching informed by the latest research
Dynamic Learning Environment
- £650 million investment in facilities for research and study
- Multi-cultural, friendly campus
- One of the best student cities in the world
** Voted Best Careers Service in the UK, in The Association of Graduate Recruiters' recruiter survey 2007 Barkers / AGR
