QS World Ranking
#32
Acceptance Rate
57%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$26,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
January 31
via UCAS
Student Body
Total Enrollment
40,000
students
International Students
30%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Research powerhouse with 25 Nobel laureates, located in the UK's most popular student city.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Apply via UCAS. Home to 25 Nobel Prize winners. Great student city with vibrant culture.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Manchester
Acceptance Rate
57%
Moderately selective
Application System
UCAS
Deadline
January 31
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$26,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via UCAS by January 31
- SAT 1300+ or ACT 29+ recommended
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+
- UCAS personal statement required
- Interview required for Medicine, Nursing, and some other programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$26,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 31
- Application System
- UCAS
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 57%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓President's Doctoral Scholar
- ✓Global Futures Scholarship
Cost of Living — Manchester, UK
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,380
vs. avg US college student
27% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
One of the UK's most affordable major cities. Strong student housing market keeps rents competitive.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Manchester as a US Student
University of Manchester is located in Manchester, United Kingdom and is ranked #32in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Sciences, Business, Medicine, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$26,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 57%. Applications are submitted through UCAS with a deadline of January 31. Scholarships available include the President's Doctoral Scholar.