MSc in Finance 

at Manchester University, Manchester

The application process at the University of Manchester can change depending on course chosen and level of study. The steps to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university are given as follows:

UG Application Process:

• Student must apply through the UCAS common application portal.
• They can go to the website and select the course that they are interested in.
• Students are required to meet the eligibility requirements (Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.
• Once they have decided on the course, the important documents are to be submitted such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements.
• You can track the application's progress through your given credentials by UCAS.
• Once the applicant submits the application to UCAS, it forwards to the University, and the admission teams carefully analyse the application document.
• The university will send you an offer letter once selected. Hence keep checking your UCAS portal for your application status.

Check out:  tips to improve your SOP. 

PG application process: 

• Select the postgraduate course you are interested in from the University of Manchester.\
• Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as they vary depending on the course.
• Complete the online application by providing your personal information.
• Upload the required documents, such as Academic transcripts and proof of English language proficiency ( TOEFL/ IELTS). experience in your fields and references (depending on the course). You also may require Two LORs depending on the course.
• If your application is successful, you will receive an offer from the University of Manchester. 

To make your admission better, check out the following: How Admission Officers Evaluate your application. 

The following is the table with the admission deadline for the University of Manchester:

Yes, the University of Manchester acceptance rate stands at 39%, which makes it competitive to secure admission at the university. This figure states that out of every 100 students, around 39 students secured admission at Manchester University. The university offers UG programs in the Fall intakes only and PG programs in the Fall and Spring intakes. International and Indian students must apply before the admission deadline. Students are required to submit all the essential documents along with the admission application.

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 Greenwich acceptance rate stands at 65-70%, while that of University of Manchester stands at around 40-50%. Both institutions are almost similar at granting admissions. However, the University of Greenwich accepts 6.5 to 7 applications out of every 10 it recieves, while the University of Manchester only accepts 4-5 applications. Thus it can be inferred that the University of Greenwich is slightly easier to secure admissions to than UOM. 

Despite that, the UOM graduates are known to earn the higher median salary (INR 1.52 Cr) while also ranking above University of Greenwich as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

There are a number of Indian alumni who have Alliance Manchester Business School who have gone on to take on important roles in different sectors and made significant contribution to the respective industries. 
 
Some of the most notable Indian members of AMBS alumni network are: 
 
· Parineeti Chopra: Famous Bollywood Actress 
 
. Arundhuti Gupta: CEO of Mentor Together 
 
· Somdip Dey: Machine Learning Researcher 
 
· Vikas Shah: Chief Executive at Swiscot Group 
 
· Srijan Jinda: Chief Scientific Officer at PhenUtest Diagnostics 

The Alliance Manchester Business School has more than 63,000 alumni who are represent over 177 countries and have been making significant contributions to their respective communities. 
 
Mentioned below are some notable members of the B-school's alumni network: 
 
· Sir Terry Leahy: Retired Chief Executive at Tesco 
 
· Simon Collins: Chairman and Senior Partner at KPMG 
 
· Wendy Mayall: Former Chief Investment Officer at Unilever 
 
· Fabio Di Prima: Co-Chief Executive of Habitas Opportunity Capital 
 
· Robert H. Herz: Retired Chairman of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 

Alliance Manchester is located in the heart of the vibrant city of Manchester.The university's Business school campus is surrounded by some major tourist attractions. There are many things to explore around the campus area, such as historical architectures, media centers, museums, parks, iconic sports stadiums, etc. 
 
Listed below are some top attractions for students to explore near Alliance Manchester B-school: 
 
· John Rylands Library 
 
· Old Trafford and Etihad Football Stadium 
 
· AO Arena 
 
· Manchester Museum 
 
· Manchester Cathedral 

International students at the University of Manchester account for 25% of the total student body, with 1,500 of these accounting for Indian-origin students. In total, there are almost 14,500 international students on the university's campus grounds. The enrollment statistics for the university's international crowd can be checked out from the table given below:

(Source: HESA and official university website)