Student life in Manchester

Not many cities in the UK can rival Manchester’s student scene. In fact, not many cities can rival Manchester for most things. From music and art to sport (football in particular), the city has a reputation on the world stage. And, as the home of University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan, it’s alive with the buzz of students.

Get out onto the city’s streets, and you’ll discover cultural diversity, extensive shopping, eclectic nightlife and cuisines from all around the world. It’s a mix that gives this friendly northern city a unique character.

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Five great things to do in Manchester

  1. Hit the annual Eurocultured Street Festival for a celebration of continental culture
  2. Explore the creative Northern Quarter, home to galleries, creative agencies, street art and artisanal food
  3. Head down to one of the largest Chinatowns in the UK
  4. Expand your mind in Manchester’s beautiful Central Library
  5. Take in all kinds of culture at The Lowry

Universities in Manchester

The University of Manchester

Address: Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL

Telephone: +44 (0)161 306 6000

Students: 39,700

Complete University Guide League Table: 18th

Campuses: Oxford Road

Fact: The university of Manchester own and operates major cultural assets such as Manchester Museum, Whitworth Art Gallery, John Rylands Library and Jodrell Bank Observatory which includes the Grade

The Manchester Metropolitan University

Address: Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Lower Ormond St, Manchester M15 6BH

Telephone: +44 (0)161 247 6969

Students: 32,485

Complete University Guide League Table: 57th

Campuses: Manchester and Chester

Fact: In terms of research, MMU is ranked fourth within new universities attracting research funds from Higher Education Funding Council for England

The Manchester College

Address: Openshaw Campus, Ashton Old Rd, Manchester, M11 2WH

Telephone: +44 (0)161 203 2100

Students: 35,000

Complete University Guide League Table: N/A

Campuses: In central Manchester; Centre of Excellence for Medical Sciences, Nicholls, Shena Simon and St John’s Centre. In North and East Manchester; Harpurhey, Openshaw and The Manchester School of Building. In South Manchester; Fielden, Norhtenden and Wythenshawe

Fact: The college was formed following the merger of City College Manchester and Manchester College of Arts and Technology in 2008