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manchester.ac.uk is the official website of The University of Manchester, the UK's largest single-site university and a Russell Group member. It is the main public entry point for anyone researching the university: prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, international applicants looking for scholarships, current students checking practical information, and visitors interested in research news and campus life. The site is informational and recruitment-oriented rather than a study portal — applications, payments, and student records sit behind separate linked services.
Who the Site Is For
| Visitor | What they typically use the site for |
|---|---|
| Prospective undergraduates | Course search, 2026 and 2027 entry options, open day registration |
| Prospective master's and research students | Taught master's and postgraduate research listings, funding information |
| International applicants | Global Futures Scholarships eligibility and application guidance |
| Researchers and partners | Research news, rankings, impact and innovation events |
| General public | University news, key metrics, contact and policy information |
What You Can Do on the Site
Find a course
The course search on the homepage lets you filter by level of study — undergraduate (2027 entry), undergraduate (2026 entry), taught master's, and postgraduate research — and by subject area or course name. This is the fastest route from "I'm interested in Manchester" to a specific programme page with entry requirements.
Check funding and scholarships
The site highlights the Global Futures Scholarships, with more than 350 scholarships described as open to international undergraduate and master's students joining in 2027. The homepage links to an eligibility check, which is the right first step before assuming you qualify — eligibility conditions are set out on the scholarship pages themselves.
Register for open days
In-person undergraduate open days are listed for 3 and 10 October, with information sessions on chosen subjects. Registration is handled through the site. If you are deciding between courses, these sessions are the most direct way to compare departments before applying.
Explore student life and the city
A "Discover Manchester" section collects student perspectives on living and studying in the city, distributed through Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube. Useful if you are weighing Manchester against other cities rather than comparing course content.
Follow research and news
The site publishes institutional news and research stories — for example, work on dementia diagnosis and prevention — alongside university metrics: 40th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, first in the world in the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, and 26 Nobel laureates among current and former colleagues and alumni.
What the Site Does Not Do
- It is not the application system. Course pages inform you; submitting an application happens through the relevant admissions route, not the public site.
- It is not a fees calculator. A "Making a payment" page exists under the study/payment section, but the homepage does not publish tuition figures or state that anything is free — check the specific course and payment pages for costs.
- It is not a student portal. Once enrolled, teaching materials, timetables and records are accessed through separate university systems.
Practical Notes
- Entry-year filters matter: 2026 and 2027 undergraduate entry are listed separately, so confirm you are browsing the year you intend to start.
- Scholarship counts ("more than 350") refer to a specific intake; always verify against the scholarship page for your entry year.
- Rankings and metrics on the homepage are the university's own presentation of external rankings — check the linked rankings page for methodology if the position influences your decision.
- For official policies, the footer links to student terms and conditions, freedom of speech policy, and the Modern Slavery Act statement.