BAEcon in Economics and Politics 

at Manchester University, Manchester

It is not easy to get into the University of Manchester from India as the acceptance rate is only around 39%. To get in, Indian students would require accepted and recognised qualifications like the students will be considered for a direct entry of they are pursuing A levels or the IB.

Look at the list of University of Manchester admission requirements given below - 

• CBSE or ICSE Board marksheets with 80 to 95% overall
• Students should have 70% overall with min. of Mathematics and Physics & 65% in English
• English language proficiency with tests such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT
• Statement of purpose
• Letters of recommendation 

The University of Manchester is one of the top ranked universities in the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the Manchester University has an overall ranking of #29 in world and #11 in UK. According to the Times Higher Education effect Rankings and the QS World University Sustainability Rankings, Manchester University is the only institution in the world to rank in the top ten for its social and environmental effect.

Manchester Uni is famous for its research and is ranked at 5th for research power. It is an international university with 44,000+ students. Also, it is home to 26 Nobel Prize winners. In the Graduate Market 2024, Manchester Uni is the second most targeted by the leading employers of the UK. 

The University of Manchester is highly regarded for offering best academic programs for its international and Indian students. The three faculties that make up the University of Manchester each include several schools with strong reputations for successful teaching and research. Manchester University offers around 412 undergraduate and 587 postgraduate courses for international students. With the best results in Business Economics (32nd) and Social Sciences (37th), the university is ranked in the top 50 worldwide in five subject areas:

• Engineering
• Arts and Humanities
• Enginering
• Medical and Health
• Social Sciences.

The duration of the University of Manchester is 18 or 15 months. For admission to the MBA course of this university, students are required to have a good UG degree or international equivalent. Other requirements include: 

• Three years of postgraduate experience
• GMAT / GRE score
• International exposure
• Good communication skills
• CV 
• Admission essay
• English language proficiency score

University of Manchester takes a holistic approach when it comes to admissions. Hence, students must excel academically as well as in participate in activities outside class in order to secure an admission here. Some of the tips to get selected are:

• Submit a very strong and impactful application, which consists of academic achievements as well as a personal statement (SOP);
• Depict a diverse skill set, ranging from academic excellence to extra curricular activities,  leadership skills,  contribution to the society, and more;
• Candidates must present themselves well during the interview conducted for admissions and show their skills to the committee.

The University of Manchester programs include 412 undergraduate courses and 587 postgraduate courses for international students. University of Manchester fees for international students for a UG course range between INR 20 L- 36 L, and a PG course, ranges between INR 20L -57L for the first year. Some of the University of Manchester courses that are popular are  Arts and Humanities, Mathematics, Biology and Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.

As per the official data by the US news, Uni of Manchester acceptance rate is 56%. This implies that university is quite selective. Students must be very careful when it comes to their admissions applications. Whether it involves meeting deadlines, preparing student profiles, preparing their admission documents or facing interview.

Yes, the letters of recommendation are an important part of the University of Manchester application. 

A minimum of one LOR is required to pursue the Manchester programs. This requirement can go as high as 2 LORs too. 

As part of the UCAS application, one reference letter has to be uploaded on the portal; it is a standard part of the whole application. And 2 references for PG programs are required. 

Yes, the University of Manchester is good for employability because of its impressive placement rate. Every year, the University of Manchester placement rate is over 94% in 2025. The University of Manchester has retained its position as the second most targeted university by the UK’s top iemployers. Note that most of the academic schools at the Uni of Manchester offers career-related course units and many lectures are given by the employers who explains exactly what the employers are looking in the graduates.