INTO Manchester In Partnership With The University of Manchester | About The University (2024)

FAQs

Is the Victoria University of Manchester the same as the University of Manchester? ›

The University of Manchester, in its present form, was created in 2004 by the amalgamation of the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST).

How many universities are there in Manchester? The five best universities in Manchester are the University of Manchester, University of Salford, University of Bolton, Royal Northern College of Music, and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Ranked 27th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings® 2021, the University of Manchester is a prestigious red brick university and is also a member of the Russell Group: a select network of leading research-intensive universities in the UK.

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring a 1170 SAT or a 30 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 59.3% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.

The University of Manchester dates back to 1824 and is one of the top higher education institutions in Europe. We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group; equivalent to the Ivy League. We are one of the UK's largest campus-based universities, with over 26,000 undergraduate and 14,000 postgraduate students.

The University of Manchester is a place where research has international impact, where students experience outstanding teaching and learning, and where all activity is enriched by a commitment to social responsibility and the benefits we bring to society and the environment.

The University of Manchester. Manchester University is a private liberal arts university associated with the Church of the Brethren. The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The average salary for undergraduates is around $46,704.

The University of Manchester, the University of Salford, the University of Bolton, the Manchester Metropolitan University and The Royal Northern College of Music are the top 5 universities in Manchester.

Our history

The world's first stored-program computer was developed here, and Alan Turing pioneered artificial intelligence during his time at the University. Our observatory at Jodrell Bank is home to the iconic Lovell Telescope – the biggest telescope of its type in the world when it was built.

Part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, with outstanding facilities and the widest range of courses, we are highly respected across the globe as a centre of teaching excellence.

What GPA do you need for Manchester University? ›

With a GPA of 3.41, Manchester University requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

Manchester University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #60. Its tuition and fees are $35,772. Manchester University is a private institution that was founded in 1889. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 981 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 125 acres.

The University of Manchester has an acceptance rate of 56.1% because it is quite picky about the applicants it accepts. Even so, this acceptance rate is good given that it is an attainable goal for international students.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees 2023/2024

The tuition fee for full-time UK undergraduate students is £9,250 for the academic year 2023/24. Future inflationary increases may also be applied to each subsequent year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.

After Birmingham gained its own as charter as a University in 1900 the colleges of the Victoria University separated and in 1903 Owens College was reconstituted as the Victoria University of Manchester, though it was often known simply known as 'the University of Manchester', or simply as 'Owens'.

Our maps and travel advice will help you make your way to and around The University of Manchester. The University is located on the south side of Manchester city centre and comprises two main areas: The Oxford Road area – formerly The Victoria University of Manchester campus.