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University of Manchester MBA/PGDM Highlights 2026
There is a MBA/PGDM program available at University of Manchester for the international students. The students go for these programs due to a variety of reasons including strong academic research, experienced faculty and innovation focus. The MBA/PGDM program lasts for 15 months. There is 1 MBA/PGDM course is offered to the Indian applicants at this university. Students have to pay first-year tuition fee to study at University of Manchester for this MBA/PGDM program which is GBP 50,000. The factors like transportation, housing and miscellaneous expenses are very important to be considered they may raise the total fee significantly.
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
SPJIMR or SP Jain is one of the top PGDM colleges in India and the University of Manchester is among the top MBA universities in the world. They both offers the best management programs to students at an affordable cost. We have compared them below in terms of thier cost and placements:
| College/University | Tuition Fees | Placements (average salary) |
|---|---|---|
| SPJIMR | 9.5 L - 22.1 L (total fees range) | INR 81 L |
| University of Manchester | INR 20 L to INR 40 L (first year fees range) | INR 1.2 Cr |
As per the above data, the University of Manchester has the highest average salary for graduates in comparision with SPJIMR placements. But, SP Jain has the low tuition fees for PGDM program. Therefore, it your choice where you want to apply.
The Uni of Manchester MBA application fee is GBP 60. The applicants can take admission to the MBA course by submitting the online application.
Given below are the admission documents requirements for international students -
- Admission essay
- CV
- Degree transcripts
- GMAT / GRE
- English language proficiency score report
Manchester University has certain criteria for various Qualifications. No specific cutoff is mentioned for 12th grade or graduation, allowing applicants from various backgrounds. For MBA a good UG degree or international equivalent is required, with an expectation of being in the top 25% of their class. Check out the table below about the entry criteria required for the MBA program.
Qualification | Entry Criteria |
|---|---|
12th | No specific cutoff mentioned |
Graduation | No specific cutoff mentioned
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Marks - 6.5/9
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No specific cutoff mentioned | |
Work Experience |
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AMBS MBA Class of 2023's overall internship placement rate stood at 96%. Of the 110 members, 106 were offered internships in a range of sectors by some of the top organizations.
Listed below are some of the sectors in which students got offered internships:
· Consulting
· Finance/Accounting
· Technology
· Manufacturing
· Transportation and Logistics
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University of Manchester MBA/PGDM Rankings
The MBA/PGDM course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MBA/PGDM ranked #25 in 2025. International students can check the University of Manchester rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #31 | #30 | #25 |
| Country Ranking | #5 | #6 | #5 |
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Answered a week ago
Cardiff University and University of Manchester are best for their Nursing courses. These universities are ranked by top ranking bodies of world such as Shiksha, QS, THE and many more. Table below show Nursing rankings of both universities in UK and in world-
Ranking Bodies | Cardiff University (Nursing) | University of Manchester (Nursing) |
|---|---|---|
The Guardian University Guide 2026 | #8 | #41 |
Complete University Guide 2026 | #15 | #11 |
QS Ranking 2025 | #101-150 | #1 |
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Answered a month ago
University of Manchester is a public research university based in the UK. The university offers best degree programs at UG and PG levels. Manchester University is home to 10,000+ international students from 160+ nations. University of Manchester placement rate attracts students from all over the wor
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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, without a doubt Uni of Manchester is worthwhile looking into, considering some of its remarkable rankings for 2025 and 2026. Few of these are mentioned below in a tabular form-
| Ranking Body | World Rank |
|---|---|
| QS World University Ranking (2026) | 35 |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities (2025) | 46 |
| Times Higher Education (2026) | 56 |
| Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings (2025) | 2 |
| QS World University Sustainability Rankings | 9 |
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Answered 2 months ago
Manchester University offers high placement rate for international students in the UK. According to Financial Times Rankings 2025, the University of Manchester placements rate is 94% and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. The average University of Manchester MBA salary is USD
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Answered a month ago
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 por
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