The University of Manchester

Institution overview

The University of Manchester is a public research university based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Formed in 2004 by the merger of the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST, with predecessor roots extending to 1824. The university provides bachelor's, master's and doctoral education. Its academic portfolio includes arts and humanities, social sciences, business and management, engineering and technology, computer science, natural sciences, medicine and health, law and education. Teaching is delivered in English, although the language, curriculum and attendance requirements vary by faculty and programme. Its principal institutional location is in Manchester, England, while individual schools and programmes may use additional teaching or research sites. Libraries, laboratories and other specialist facilities support the subjects offered by the institution. Applicants should use the official university website and the relevant programme pages to confirm current entry requirements, qualification structure, teaching language and study location. This record describes the university as a whole; professional schools, international campuses and partner programmes may apply separate admissions and awarding arrangements. Programme structures and available subjects can change between academic years, so applicants should rely on the current institutional catalogue.

Directory information

Institution type

University

Operating status

Active

Ownership

Public

Founded

2004

Teaching languages

English

Primary pathway

Higher Education

Education pathways

Higher Education

Qualification levels

Bachelor; Master; Doctorate; Graduate Certificate; Diploma

Fields of study

Arts and Humanities; Social Sciences; Business and Management; Engineering and Technology; Computer Science; Natural Sciences; Medicine and Health; Law; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Delivery modes

On-campus; Hybrid