University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public university tracing back to the Mechanics' Institute of 1824, which took its present form when Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST merged in 2004. It is a member of the Russell Group.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. University of Manchester is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is University of Manchester?
University of Manchester is a public university in Manchester, founded in 1824 from the Mechanics' Institute, taking its present form in the 2004 merger. The merger joined the Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST, and it is a member of the Russell Group.
Three faculties divide the provision: biology, medicine and health; science and engineering; and humanities. The institution counts 25 Nobel laureates in its history on its own pages.
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Which subjects stand out at University of Manchester?
The subjects University of Manchester is known for are engineering and materials, computer science, medicine and health sciences, business and economics, physics and chemistry and law and social sciences. The first stored-program computer ran here in 1948, and graphene was isolated in the physics department.
engineering and materials
electrical, mechanical, chemical and aerospace programmes
computer science
where the first stored-program computer, Baby, ran in 1948
medicine and health sciences
medicine, dentistry and the health professions
business and economics
taught in Alliance Manchester Business School
physics and chemistry
including the work on graphene
law and social sciences
in the faculty of humanities
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at University of Manchester?
University of Manchester admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.0 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Entry requirements by level of study
| Level | Qualification expected | English threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | A Turkish school leaving diploma and its average | IELTS 5.0–5.5 |
| Undergraduate | A-Level, IB or a completed foundation year | IELTS 6.0–7.0 |
| Master’s | A bachelor’s degree at an average equivalent to a 2:1 or 2:2 | IELTS 6.5–7.0 |
| Doctorate | A master’s degree and a research proposal | IELTS 6.5–7.0 |
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at University of Manchester?
University of Manchester publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, outside London (monthly) | £1,171 |
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What is campus and student life like in Manchester?
The campus runs in a single line along Oxford Road south from the city centre, with the library, the laboratories, Manchester Museum and the Whitworth art gallery on it. The largest halls site is at Fallowfield.
Manchester holds one of the largest student populations outside London, with Manchester Metropolitan University on the same road. Manchester Airport takes direct flights from Türkiye.
How is a monthly cost of living in Manchester worked out?
| Item | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Accommodation — university halls | Depends on the room type |
| Maintenance funds to show for the visa | £1,171 |
| Nine months of maintenance in total | £10,539 |
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How is an application to University of Manchester made?
Undergraduate applications to University of Manchester go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to University of Manchester directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.0 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does University of Manchester issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. University of Manchester appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- University of Manchester — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- Russell Group — The institution is one of the 24 research-intensive universities in the Russell Group. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
