University of Manchester: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #57 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #6 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #5 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 4 | In Manchester |
| #3 of 1,184 | For Urban and Regional planning |
| Top100 | For 202 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- manchester.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* 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 199,934 scientific papers published and 5,799,688 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.
University of Manchester majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1668 | 13732 |
| 1991 | 1829 | 14590 |
| 1992 | 1890 | 16677 |
| 1993 | 1989 | 16881 |
| 1994 | 2115 | 19020 |
| 1995 | 2373 | 21347 |
| 1996 | 2585 | 23511 |
| 1997 | 2511 | 26005 |
| 1998 | 2634 | 28704 |
| 1999 | 2709 | 32979 |
| 2000 | 2902 | 37982 |
| 2001 | 2945 | 43327 |
| 2002 | 3000 | 48559 |
| 2003 | 3174 | 56952 |
| 2004 | 3598 | 65009 |
| 2005 | 4157 | 77667 |
| 2006 | 4721 | 89815 |
| 2007 | 5426 | 106083 |
| 2008 | 5632 | 122280 |
| 2009 | 5926 | 143869 |
| 2010 | 5968 | 165019 |
| 2011 | 6606 | 193134 |
| 2012 | 6521 | 220015 |
| 2013 | 6845 | 246024 |
| 2014 | 7373 | 269452 |
| 2015 | 8097 | 290525 |
| 2016 | 8283 | 305021 |
| 2017 | 8387 | 335263 |
| 2018 | 8238 | 351487 |
| 2019 | 8865 | 399435 |
| 2020 | 9833 | 469089 |
| 2021 | 11424 | 587697 |
| 2022 | 9338 | 543917 |
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
- film actorvoice actorstage actorfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor. Known for his work on screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a British Academy Television Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award. He has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2014, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2015, he was appointed a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to the performing arts and to charity.
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Milo Yiannopoulos
- Occupations
- writerjournalistbloggerpoetautobiographer
- Biography
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Milo Yiannopoulos is a British right-wing political commentator. His speeches and writings criticize Islam, feminism, social justice, and political correctness. Yiannopoulos is a former editor for Breitbart News, an American far-right media organisation.
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Jack Whitehall
- Occupations
- television presenterstand-up comedianactorcomediantelevision actor
- Biography
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Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall is an English comedian, actor, presenter and writer. He is known for starring as JP in the series Fresh Meat (2011–2016) and Alfie Wickers in the series Bad Education (2012–2014, 2022) and its spin-off film The Bad Education Movie (2015). He also co-wrote the latter two. From 2012 to 2018, Whitehall was a regular panellist on the game show A League of Their Own. In 2017, he appeared with his father in the Netflix comedy documentary series Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father and starred in the television series Decline and Fall. From 2018 to 2021, he hosted the BRIT Awards.
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Toby Jones
- Enrolled in the University of Manchester
- Studied in 1989
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actorstage actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Toby Edward Heslewood Jones is an English actor. Jones is known for his extensive character actor roles on stage and screen. From 1989 to 1991 he trained at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq. He made his stage debut in 2001 in the comedy play The Play What I Wrote, which played in the West End and on Broadway, earning him a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2020, he was nominated for his second Olivier Award, for Best Actor for his performance in a revival of Anton Chekov's Uncle Vanya.
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 |