Experience Manchester!

United Kingdom England Manchester

Manchester is a place where things happen. It has one of the largest, most welcoming student populations in the UK and is full of cultural importance. Think large-scale music tours, world-class theatre, opera, and dance productions, and, of course, it has its world-famous soccer clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City. 

Population: 553,000
Native language: English
Climate: Temperate
Type of area:
Mountains
Historic
Green

Where Will You Live

University of Manchester

With star-studded alumni of Nobel Prize winners, the world’s brightest scientific minds and some of Britain’s finest comedians, the University of Manchester is the largest non-collegiate university in the UK, with a vast student community.

Since its beginnings as an inclusive institute of learning for the working classes, it has committed to “advance education, knowledge, and wisdom for the good of society.” It is a place driven to improve students both academically and personally. 

Full of cultural importance, the university has a city-center campus, which puts you at the heart of Manchester’s action. Think large-scale music tours, world-class theatre, opera, and dance productions, and, of course, its amazing soccer football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City.

Learn more at University of Manchester's official website

Is Manchester Right For You?

Check out our Manchester showcase to get a better feel for your new city home.

Student Health & Safety

We champion health, safety, and security. As part of IES Abroad, the largest study abroad organization in the United States, we have set the standard for health and safety in study abroad for decades. We plan for the ‘what if’, so you can get on with the experience of a lifetime.
International Health Insurance

International health insurance included in the cost of your program

24/7 Emergency Phone Support

Total coverage to support you while traveling and in your new city

Location-Specific Information

Health and safety information prepared based on your destination

Health In Your Language

Highly trained multilingual staff to connect you to healthcare providers

Secure Housing

Quality, safe, secure housing within close proximity to your classes

Dedicated Expertise

Protection by a Dean of Students Office advocating for your interests

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