University of Manchester: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #54 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #8 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #5 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 4 | In Manchester |
| #3 of 1,010 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top10 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- manchester.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* The University of Manchester is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in 2 or more subjects at Advanced ('A') level; General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with Grade 'C' or above in English proficiency, or foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; February-June) |
Research profile
University of Manchester is a world-class research university with 273,640 scientific papers published and 9,753,176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.
University of Manchester majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2476 | 25104 |
| 1994 | 2719 | 27903 |
| 1995 | 2943 | 31654 |
| 1996 | 3159 | 34797 |
| 1997 | 3118 | 37521 |
| 1998 | 3310 | 41167 |
| 1999 | 3336 | 46816 |
| 2000 | 3510 | 54079 |
| 2001 | 3636 | 61575 |
| 2002 | 4404 | 72844 |
| 2003 | 4310 | 85283 |
| 2004 | 4654 | 95942 |
| 2005 | 5259 | 112478 |
| 2006 | 6104 | 128991 |
| 2007 | 6594 | 148868 |
| 2008 | 6799 | 173802 |
| 2009 | 7098 | 199337 |
| 2010 | 7476 | 231161 |
| 2011 | 7729 | 266301 |
| 2012 | 8177 | 303525 |
| 2013 | 8224 | 336401 |
| 2014 | 9023 | 370585 |
| 2015 | 9527 | 394457 |
| 2016 | 10834 | 419036 |
| 2017 | 9963 | 453375 |
| 2018 | 10356 | 497692 |
| 2019 | 10855 | 556083 |
| 2020 | 12463 | 659067 |
| 2021 | 12618 | 744650 |
| 2022 | 11872 | 720036 |
| 2023 | 12268 | 748164 |
| 2024 | 10054 | 740852 |
| 2025 | 8033 | 658076 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Manchester gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £24,000 - £28,000 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,500 - £12,000 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £18,000 - £28,000 |
The University of Manchester has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Manchester.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Government, Landscape Architecture, Law, Linguistics, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Rural Planning, Social Sciences, Surgery, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Art Management, Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Dentistry, Design, Earth Sciences, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Finance, Genetics, Geography, Geology, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Middle Eastern Studies, Midwifery, Molecular Biology, Music, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Engineering, Nursing, Optometry, Paper Technology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Textile Technology, Theatre, Theology, Translation and Interpretation, Writing, Zoology |
University of Manchester alumni
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Benedict Cumberbatch
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor. He has received various accolades, including a BAFTA TV Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and four Golden Globes. In 2014, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2015, he was appointed a CBE for services to performing arts and charity.
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Milo Yiannopoulos
- Occupations
- bloggerwriterjournalist
- Biography
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Milo Yiannopoulos is a British far-right political commentator, whose speeches and writings criticise Islam, feminism, and social justice. He is a former editor of Breitbart News, an American far-right news and opinion website.
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Jack Whitehall
- Occupations
- comediantelevision actorscreenwritertelevision presenterstand-up comedian
- Biography
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Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall is an English comedian, actor, writer and television personality. He is known for his roles as JP in the Channel 4 comedy-drama series Fresh Meat (2011–2016) and as Alfie Wickers in the BBC Three sitcom Bad Education (2012–2014, 2022–2024). He also co-wrote the latter and its film adaptation, The Bad Education Movie (2015).
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Vincent Kompany
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football coach
- Biography
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Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany is a Belgian professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back. He is the head coach of Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. As a player, he is best known for his eleven seasons at Manchester City, eight of which he served as captain. Kompany also represented the Belgium national team for fifteen years and served as its captain. He has been cited as one of the best defenders in Premier League history.
University of Manchester faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering and Physical Science | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Business Education, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English, European Languages, Fine Arts, Geography, Government, History, Landscape Architecture, Law, Leisure Studies, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Management, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Religion, Sociology, Theatre, Theology, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Paleontology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Psychology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Medical and Human Sciences | Dentistry, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Finance, Management |
General information
| Founded | 1824 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Cognitio, sapientia, hvmanitas Knowledge, wisdom, humanity |
| Colors | blue, gold, purple |
Location and contacts
| Address | Oxford Rd Manchester, M13 9PL United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 548,000 |