The University of Manchester

our prestigious history

the university today . . .Research at the heart of Manchester's ethos

€500 million worth of investment on campus – cutting-edge facilities

One-year Masters courses and research opportunities available in the broadest range of subjects within Europe

Over 500 undergraduate courses to choose from

Largest single site institution in the UK

Over 9,000 postgraduate and 26,000 undergraduate students

a world-class choiceRanked 6th in Europe (Shanghai Jiao Tong World Ranking)

Excellent transport links from Europe including major air and rail routes

A vibrant community of around 6,000 international students from over 150 countries

One of the largest choices of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Europe

research excellence

Jodrell Bank Joseph Stiglitz and John Sulston

Numerous research centres facilitate interdisciplinary research

€82.5 million Research Council income in 2007 / 2008

Research finds answers to today’s real problems within a range of disciplines

Research Assessment Exercise 2008

Ranking Institution

1 University of Oxford

2 University of Cambridge

3 The University of Manchester

4 University College London

5 University of Edinburgh

6 Imperial College London

Research Power (Quality and Volume)

Research Assessment Exercise 2008

Ranking Institution

1 University of Oxford

2 University of Cambridge

3 University College London

4 The University of Manchester

5 University of Edinburgh

6 Imperial College London

Ranking Institution

1 University of Oxford

2 University of Cambridge

3 The University of Manchester

4 University College London

5 University of Edinburgh

6 Imperial College London

Volume of 4* Research Activity Volume of 4* and 3* Research Activity

Quality Alone

Ranking Institution

1 University of Cambridge

2 University of Oxford

3 London School of Economics

4 Imperial College London

5 University College London

6 The University of Manchester

Year World ranking

Europe ranking

UK ranking

2004 78* 24 9

2005 53 12 6

2006 50 9 5

2007 48 9 5

2008 40 6 5

Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings 2004-08

* 2004 ranking relates to Victoria University of Manchester only

the University's future…

investing in your future•Transferable Skills

•Links with employers and industry

•Voted best Careers Service in the UK forthe past five years by both recruiters and students

•Dedicated postgraduate staff

•94% of graduates are either in employment or further study six months after graduating from The University of Manchester (**HEFCE 2006/2007)

after your studies…

Christabel PankhurstSuffragette

Law

Andy DuncanCEO Channel 4

Management Sciences

Sir Terry LeahyCEO Tesco plc

Management Sciences

Irene KhanSecretary General - Amnesty International

Law

Meera SyalWriter / Actor

Double Honours English and Drama

Sir Norman FosterArchitecture

Ólafur Ragnar GrímssonPresident of Iceland

Economics and Political Science

our campus… a vibrant environment for further study

Culture on campus art galleries, places of worship

Europe’s largest student union numerous music concerts

Sports facilities state-of-the-art gyms and Aquatic Centre

an exciting place to live“Manchester has little of the crowded loneliness or impersonality of London and its sons and daughters are by and large a proud and friendly people – traits which rub off on its students. ”

Push Guide to Which University

the city…

2 Selfridges stores

164 nightclubs

56 galleriesand museums

3 professional orchestras

132 Cinema Screens

Population of 2.5 million

8 professional football clubs

40 languagesspoken

85,000 students