27.Manchester, University of ｜曼彻斯特大学

Established: 2004 by the merger of the Victoria University of Manchester (established 1880) and UMIST (established 1824)

Endowment: ￡146m (2007)

Chancellor: Tom Bloxham

Vice-Chancellor: Prof Alan Gilbert

Staff: 10,407

Students: 39,165

Undergraduates: 27,310

Postgraduates: 11,850

Location: Manchester, England

Campus: Urban and Suburban

Colours: Blue, Gold, Purple

Affiliations: Russell Group, EUA, N8 Group, NWUA, ACU

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OVERVIEW

The University of Manchester, which is renowned for excellence in both teaching and research, combines a rich academic heritage with innovative plans for the future. In recognition of the University s achievements, Manchester won the coveted Sunday Times University of the Year in 2006, following the University s success in receiving the inaugural Times Higher Education Supplement s Institution of the Year title in 2005.

The University of Manchester is a centre of academic excellence that engages in practical applications of technological advance and knowledge. The University is proud of its innovative, proactive relationships with industry.

The University of Manchester provides a stimulating learning environment that is welcoming, culturally diverse and equips students with excellent career prospects. Employers recognise a degree from The University of Manchester as one of the best in the world, and consistently rate our careers service as the best in the UK.

The University boasts the UK s largest alumni community and is in contact with more than 212,000 former students across 200 countries. Many of our graduates hold positions of seniority in politics, business, academia, industry and the media.

The University has the size and the strength to recruit and retain the best staff, and attracts students who are among the world s brightest and best. What better time to join us?

Academic strengths

The University offers an exceptionally wide range of subjects for undergraduate and postgraduate study. 37 subject areas achieved 5 or 5* in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), and over half of the University s departments have attained maximum scores of excellence in external teaching assessments.

Several new interdiscliplinary research institutes have been created, which further enrich the range and breadth of specialist research groups and centres at The University of Manchester. For example The Brooks World Poverty Institute, chaired by Nobel Laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz, aims to make a substantial contribution to improving lives worldwide. Other distinguished Nobel Laureate staff include Professor John Sulston FRS, leading British novelist Professor Martin Amis and political scientist Professor Robert Putnam.

Facilities

Students at The University of Manchester benit from a range of world-class facilities. These include outstanding library facilities including the UK s largest online resource, our own museum, theatre and art gallery and access to impressive sports facilities.

Manchester also hosts many internationally acclaimed facilities for research, such as the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope and The Integrative Centre for Molecular Cell Biology (ICMCB). The University is investing an unprecedented ￡650 million to continue to enhance campus facilities, including a new state of the art Student Centre and accommodation facilities.

Student life

The University is located at the heart of the famous city of Manchester. Students benit from the amenities of a vibrant, multi-cultural city that also has plenty of parks and open spaces. Manchester has a lot to offer: sport; theatres; film; classical and popular live music; shopping; museums; art galleries and international cuisine! It also offers easy transport links by road, rail or air to the rest of the UK and beyond.

The University of Manchester has a dynamic campus, with students from over 160 countries, but it also maintains a friendly atmosphere. The Students Union provides a lively hub for campus social life. A variety of orientation and welcome services are available to help students to settle in.

The University of Manchester offers a wide range of accommodation and guarantees a place in University-managed accommodation to single international students, with a free internet connection, for the duration of their academic programme. With 9,200 rooms in a variety of settings and at a range of prices, students are provided with a comfortable living environment conducive to both study and relaxation.

Manchester is an affordable place to live and students benit from discounts on a wide range of goods and services including transport, fashion and entertainment. To further help manage the costs of study, tuition fees for new international students are fixed for the duration of campus-based programmes. *

* Please note that this does not apply to UG programmes in Medicine and Dentistry, or to progression from foundation routes to degree programmes.

LOCATION

The University is located at the heart of the city of Manchester, and students benit from the amenities of a vibrant, multi-cultural city that also has relaxing open spaces and many parks.

Manchester is a city with a world famous reputation for sport and culture. The city is home to some of Britain s finest art galleries, theatres, museums and live music popular, underground and classical.

Manchester is one of the UK s premier destinations for international cuisine and there are restaurants to suit all tastes. Manchester s multi-cultural population means that it is easy to shop for traditional foods, and students are able to source many of the products they have at home. Manchester has, for example, the largest Chinatown in the UK.

The city has excellent links for transport. Manchester International Airport, the UK s third largest airport, has daily direct flights all across the world. There are also extensive road and rail links to the rest of the UK and beyond.

ACCOMMODATION

Manchester is pleased to be able to guarantee all single full-time students paying international fees a place in university-managed accommodation, with a free internet connection, for the duration of their programme.

The University of Manchester offers more accommodation spaces than any other university in the UK (over 9,200 in 32 different halls of residence). University-managed accommodation ranges from modern self-catering flats to traditional catered halls and is on or close to the campus. We also offer single-sex accommodation and most rooms have private telephone lines. The choice and variety of accommodation means there is something to suit every taste and budget. All halls have leisure amenities and social clubs in addition to 24 hour security and a team of wardens to help if students have any questions.

Some accommodation is available for students with partners and/or children however Manchester Student Homes can help students who wish to rent in the private sector.

FACILITIES

The University of Manchester is the largest single-site university in the UK and offers an impressive range of high quality facilities. Whether studying in our extensive libraries, using a computer to research the latest e-journals, or working in one of our many high-tech laboratories, students find that The University of Manchester is committed to providing an environment that allows them to get the most from their studies. We are additionally investing ￡650 million to further enhance the quality of our estates and ensuring students at Manchester have a learning environment that rivals any in the world. This includes a new state-of-the-art Student Centre.

Manchester hosts many internationally acclaimed facilities for research, such as Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope and The Integrative Centre for Molecular Cell Biology (ICMCB). We also offer enviable facilities in Humanities, such as the new ￡6 million School of Music and Drama.

Manchester has an impressive range of sports and fitness facilities. These include the Sugden Sports Centre, the Wythenshawe Sports Ground, the Armitage Centre at Fallowfield and the outstanding Manchester Aquatics Centre, incorporating an Olympic sized swimming pool. There are also sports facilities at many accommodation sites.

The University s library services provide one of the largest academic printed and electronic facilities in Europe. The John Rylands Library, the third biggest library in the UK, holds more than four million separate items. The library also houses over a quarter of a million electronic books, and 25,000 electronic journals. The library has long opening hours and provides staff and support to help students get the most out of learning and research.

The University of Manchester has one of the largest academic computing facilities in Europe, with more than 10,000 PCs across campus. Whether you are operating technical electronic equipment, designing on the latest software, or simply e-mailing friends at home, you will find the University s facilities are state-of-the-art. The University s IT Services also include a Compshop where you can buy computers, software and peripheries at discount prices.

STUDENT LIFE

The University has a large and varied campus but it sustains a friendly and intimate atmosphere. Related subjects are taught closely together, and impressive academic and social facilities make all aspects of student life accessible, manageable and secure.

We are proud of our cosmopolitan university community of more than 160 nationalities. A great welcome and orientation package helps make the transition to the UK as smooth as possible and the campus-based International Society has helped international students since 1966.

To support our students throughout their studies in Manchester, the University has a multi-award winning Careers Service (1st in the UK for four years running) and a dedicated Student Services Centre offering a range of advice and support. There are professional advisers with a variety of experience and a particular awareness of the issues international students can face, including immigration advice.

The University of Manchester prides itself on offering an unrivalled range of opportunities to help students develop their career prospects. We have an exceptional record of working with industry. Our graduates are in demand from top employers across the globe and approximately 13,000 recruiters come to the campus every year.

Our Students Union offers a wide range of services from advice and information, to catering and entertainment. The Union is also home a huge network of societies and clubs, including societies run by and for international students. There are dozens of groups covering social, cultural, sporting, intellectual, religious and educational activities. For example, budding journalists or broadcasters can benit from the opportunity to become involved in the student newspaper or the radio station on campus. For sports the Athletic Union has more than 40 clubs competing in events across the UK.

We have Christian chaplains serving the campus, a Jewish student chaplain and a room for quiet prayer and rlection is available. The University has its own mosque for local and international students and staff, with a wudu area, shoe shelves, chairs and a rerence library. There is also a ladies section and ladies wudu area. In addition, the city of Manchester offers places of worship for all of the world s major faiths.

FEES ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTuition fees

To help provide certainty in the financial planning process, the University has fixed tuition fees for new international students from September 2007 entry for the duration of their programme. Fees vary depending on programme, therore we recommend that students check the course listings section of the website

For more information and exceptions please see our website

Living Costs

Living costs in Manchester compare well to other major UK cities and are much less expensive than London. As a guide for the 2006-7 session we estimated that a student would need ￡6,900 for a 9 month stay (undergraduate year), or ￡9,000 for a 12 month stay (postgraduate year). It is also imporant to be aware that if you bring your family or partner with you, or have any additional support needs, living costs may be higher. More information will be sent to students during the admissions cycle.

Entry requirements

Many overseas qualifications meet the University s general entry requirements both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Please visit the website for more information. Individual admissions officers for different programmes of study will be able to advise students on the acceptability of their qualifications. British Council offices in home countries may also be able to help.

English language requirements

Students must have achieved a certain level of English language ability bore starting their programme of study at Manchester. The requirement varies depending both on the programme of study (academic subject) and the level of programme (undergraduate, postgraduate taught/research). The minimum score required is usually 6.0 IELTS or equivalent for undergraduates and 6.5 IELTS or equivalent for postgraduates. More linguistically demanding programmes such as Law or Management will require higher scores. Foundation programmes require from 5.5 IELTS. You should consult the website or contact the International Office for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Manchester has a number of scholarships and bursaries for outstanding international students - mostly at postgraduate level. Please visit the website and use the scholarship search facility to see if there are awards available.