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The University of Manchester
our prestigious history
the university today . . .Research at the heart of Manchester's ethos
€500 million worth of investment on campus – cutting-edge facilities
One-year Masters courses and research opportunities available in the broadest range of subjects within Europe
Over 500 undergraduate courses to choose from
Largest single site institution in the UK
Over 9,000 postgraduate and 26,000 undergraduate students
a world-class choiceRanked 6th in Europe (Shanghai Jiao Tong World Ranking)
Excellent transport links from Europe including major air and rail routes
A vibrant community of around 6,000 international students from over 150 countries
One of the largest choices of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Europe
research excellence
Jodrell Bank Joseph Stiglitz and John Sulston
Numerous research centres facilitate interdisciplinary research
€82.5 million Research Council income in 2007 / 2008
Research finds answers to today’s real problems within a range of disciplines
Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Ranking Institution
1 University of Oxford
2 University of Cambridge
3 The University of Manchester
4 University College London
5 University of Edinburgh
6 Imperial College London
Research Power (Quality and Volume)
Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Ranking Institution
1 University of Oxford
2 University of Cambridge
3 University College London
4 The University of Manchester
5 University of Edinburgh
6 Imperial College London
Ranking Institution
1 University of Oxford
2 University of Cambridge
3 The University of Manchester
4 University College London
5 University of Edinburgh
6 Imperial College London
Volume of 4* Research Activity Volume of 4* and 3* Research Activity
Quality Alone
Ranking Institution
1 University of Cambridge
2 University of Oxford
3 London School of Economics
4 Imperial College London
5 University College London
6 The University of Manchester
Year World ranking
Europe ranking
UK ranking
2004 78* 24 9
2005 53 12 6
2006 50 9 5
2007 48 9 5
2008 40 6 5
Shanghai Jiao Tong World University Rankings 2004-08
* 2004 ranking relates to Victoria University of Manchester only
the University's future…
investing in your future•Transferable Skills
•Links with employers and industry
•Voted best Careers Service in the UK forthe past five years by both recruiters and students
•Dedicated postgraduate staff
•94% of graduates are either in employment or further study six months after graduating from The University of Manchester (**HEFCE 2006/2007)
after your studies…
Christabel PankhurstSuffragette
Law
Andy DuncanCEO Channel 4
Management Sciences
Sir Terry LeahyCEO Tesco plc
Management Sciences
Irene KhanSecretary General - Amnesty International
Law
Meera SyalWriter / Actor
Double Honours English and Drama
Sir Norman FosterArchitecture
Ólafur Ragnar GrímssonPresident of Iceland
Economics and Political Science
our campus… a vibrant environment for further study
Culture on campus art galleries, places of worship
Europe’s largest student union numerous music concerts
Sports facilities state-of-the-art gyms and Aquatic Centre
an exciting place to live“Manchester has little of the crowded loneliness or impersonality of London and its sons and daughters are by and large a proud and friendly people – traits which rub off on its students. ”
Push Guide to Which University
the city…
2 Selfridges stores
164 nightclubs
56 galleriesand museums
3 professional orchestras
132 Cinema Screens
Population of 2.5 million
8 professional football clubs
40 languagesspoken
85,000 students