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#31 in World

#11 in UK

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Manchester University
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Manchester University
University of Manchester Ranking

#11

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#31

QS Ranking

#35

ARWU Ranking

#46

THE Ranking

#56

US News Ranking

#68
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University of Manchester Course Ranking

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MS

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#25

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#45
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Specializations in MS Program

Physics

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#6

ARWU

#10

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#49
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Computer Science Engineering

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MBA/PGDM

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#39

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CUG

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#11
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Specializations in B.E. / B.Tech Program

Computer Science

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Aeronautical Engineering

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University of Manchester Ranking by US World and News 2025

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Global Universities
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US News & World Report Rankings 2024: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are the US World and News rankings for University of Manchester?
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US World and News Report ranked University of Manchester at #67 in the Global Universities category which is a decline from 2023 as this ranking was #63. From the ranking data it can be concluded that the rankings for this university have been constantly declining since the year 2022. In 2022 the Global University ranking was #58.

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University of Manchester Rankking by The Guardian 2025

Ranked by202420252026
University
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243136
Accounting and Finance
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4923
Business and Management
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71018
Chemical Engineering
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231616
Civil Engineering
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8613
Economics474636
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
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221511
Law142425
Mechanical Engineering
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262740
Medicine312625
Physics111822
Politics172733
Sociology and Social Policy111229

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University of Manchester, THE Guardian Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are the Guardian rankings for University of Manchester?
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For the UK-based universities only, The Guardian University Guide rankings are started. Some of the few indicators that are used to compute the rankings of these universities are entry standards, student-staff ratio, teaching quality, feedback, career prospects, etc.

University of Manchester ranks at #31, which is a decline of 7 spots as the university ranked higher in the year 2024 which was rank #24. The rankings given by The Guardian for this University are fluctuating since the year 2023. The Guardian rankings are fluctuating for most of the courses offered under this university.

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University of Manchester Ranking by The Complete University Guide Rankings 2025

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UK University
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192228
Accounting and Finance
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586
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering141310
Art and Design443540
Biological Sciences192019
Business and Management Studies UK
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131312
Chemical Engineering
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121013
Civil Engineering
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10816
Computer Science
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13119
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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6713
Law132124
Mechanical Engineering
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151713
Medicine202020
Nursing458
Physics and Astronomy544
Psychology252326
Sociology111520

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University of Manchester, The Complete University Guide Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   What are The Complete Guide rankings for the University of Manchester?
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The Complete University Guide rankings assess the Universities in the UK on a variety of parameters that can be considered crucial when selecting a university. According to the ranking data published by this ranking body, University of Manchester ranks at #22 among the best universities in the world which is a decline in the rankings from the previous year 2024, as it was #19. For the Business and Management studies in the UK category, these rankings are getting better from the year 2023.

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University of Manchester Financial Times Rankings 2024

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MBA
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464646
Master in Management
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Q:   What are the FT rankings for University of Manchester?
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Financial Times Ranking is one of the dependable rankings when talking of MBA or Business Schools rankings. This ranking body has been publishing rankings for the Business and Management programs since 1999. For GMBA, Financial Times (FT) ranks #46 in the year 2024 which is constant from the year 2023, but an improvement from the year 2022.

Q:   Which university is better among University of Manchester and University of Edinburgh?
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downward trend, however The University of Edinburgh ranks better than the University of Manchester.

A ranking comparison of University of Manchester with the University of Edinburgh for MiM programme (2024 rankings) is given below:

University

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2023

2022

University of Manchester

#92

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#83

The University of Edinburgh

#88

#78

#69

 

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University of Manchester Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking 2025

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Europe87– / –
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323435
Accounting and Finance
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2223– / –
Biological Sciences4049– / –
Communication and Media Studies5151– / –
Engineering and Technology
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2732– / –
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494739
Law and Legal Studies5762– / –
Masters in Business Analytics172022
Masters in Supply Chain Management766
Mathematics5549– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering2429– / –
Medicine3033– / –
Nursing610– / –
Performing Arts5151– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology1725– / –
Physics and Astronomy4349– / –
Politics4945– / –
Sociology1620– / –

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Q:   What are the QS world rankings for University of Manchester?
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QS World University Rankings are one of the most comprehensive rankings that have offered World University Rankings since 2004. For the year 2025, University of Manchester QS ranking is #34 in the 'World University' category which is a decline of 2 spots from the last year as the ranking for 2024 was #32. The rankings for this university have been declining since the year 2023 in the 'World University' category.  For 'Europe' category, these rankings have improved from #8 in 2024 to #7 in the year 2025.

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University of Manchester Ranking by Times Higher Education (THE) 2025

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Arts and Humanities4943– / –
Clinical and Health4948– / –
Engineering
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4245– / –
Law9378– / –
Life Sciences5453– / –
PG Business and Economics
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3132– / –
PG Computer Science
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8268– / –
Psychology6981– / –

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Q:   What are THE rankings for University of Manchester?
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The rankings have been provided by THE (Times Higher Education) since the year 2004. The creation of these rankings is done to know and evaluate the university's performance on the global stage and provide a comprehensive ranking report for the students to make an informed higher education decision.

For the year 2025, University of Manchester is ranked at #53 which is a decline of 2 spots, from the last year ranking of #51. These rankings for this university are fluctuating since 2023: from rank #54 in 2023 to #51 in 2024 to #53 in 2025.

Q:   How does THE rank the University of Manchester?
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Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings assess universities based on Research, Teaching, Knowledge Transfer, and International Outlook. For the year 2025, THE has ranked more than 2,500 institutions. The university has received an overall score of 75.5 out of 100 by THE in year 2025.

Below mentioned are the criteria pointers for University of Manchester with their respective scores:

THE Ranking Criteria

Scores

Teaching

 60.3

Research Environment

 67.7

Research Quality

 93.4

Industry

 73.3

International Outlook

 95.5

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University of Manchester Ranking by ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2024

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Law10176– / –
Mathematics151101– / –
Nursing51101– / –
Physics1610– / –
Political Sciences7648– / –
Sociology3911– / –

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Q:   How does ARWU rank the University of Manchester?
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ARWU, short for Academic Ranking of the World Universities also known as Shanghai Ranking is known as one of the best ranking bodies in the world. It is one of the three most influential rankings of the world alongside Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings.

Over 2,500 Universities are ranked by ARWU every year. In the ARWU ranking, University of Manchester ranks at #52 in 2024, which is a decline by 11 spots form the year 2023, as this ranking was #41Times Higher Education rankings are constantly declining since 2022.

Q:   Is University of Manchester better than University of Edinburgh?
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The University of Edinburgh ranks the best out of the listed similarly ranked UK Universities followed by the University of Manchester.

A comparison of University of Manchester with The University of Edinburgh

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2025

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University of Manchester

#52

#41

#38

The University of Edinburgh

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#38

#35

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University of Manchester Ranking by Bloomberg

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Best Business School Europe and Middle Eastern
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Q:   What are the Bloomberg rankings for University of Manchester?
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Bloomberg Business Week rankings are considered one of the best and the most trusted ranking bodies around the world. Bloomberg Ranking 2024 released its ranking for the criterion of according to which the University of Manchester ranks at #15, which is a decline form the year 2022 as this ranking was #13 in 2022. 

Q:   What is the Bloomberg ranking criteria for University of Manchester?
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The Bloomberg ranking methodology includes four indicators such as Entrepreneurship, Learning, Network, and Compensation. Bloomberg Ranking 2024 released its ranking for the criterion of according to which the University of Manchester ranks at #15, which is fluctuating with minimal differences over the years.

Mentioned below are the scores this B-School has received among various parameters:

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Learning

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Manchester University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 47% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Multi-dimensional
Academically oriented
Friendly
Fun loving
Internships3
Part time work3.6
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.6
Value for money3.8
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.4
Indian Food4.4
Permanent Immigration3.1
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MSc in Financial Crime and Compliance in Digital Societies - Batch of 2026
3.9
Good courses and high competition.
Tips: The business and STEM courses are among the most popular programs here so the quality of education is high and so is demand hence, course registration can and will get intense. The city is very vibrant and cheaper to live as compared to cities like London. Very global campus and professors are very good at what they do. Part time work is limited so you'll have to keep trying for one that fits your schedule.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1650
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 108350
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MSc in Health Psychology - Batch of 2027
3.9
The university is good but can do better in terms of administration and student services.
Tips: I was quite confused at the start but the student body is helpful and so are the professors. The university can do better in terms of administration and student services, but other than that, Manchester is a nice and liveable city. Winters are brutal, and things shut down early in the evening. The maximum you can work is 20 hours, so be very careful to maintain that.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1800
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 88300
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MA in Peace and Conflict Studies - Batch of 2027
4
Maintain your work life balance.
Tips: Studying here has increased my exposure and growth, and Manchester is a very multicultural place so you'll meet people from all around the world. The classes are intense but you can adjust the schedule accordingly. My program is more research oriented than I had imagined. People are friendly but reserved.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Securing a job is increasingly difficult but I've observed individuals finding employment after months or even years of searching. Ensure your permit is valid and allows you to stay in the country post-graduation.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1975
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 96775
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BSc in Information Technology Management for Business - Batch of 2026
3.9
The programs are based on industry relevance and require analytical thinking.
Tips: The programs are based on industry relevance and require analytical thinking. You will need to be more active in class if you want your education to be meaningful here, as there is a no nonsense approach to academics. Be prepared for the competition after university as placements are active around that time. Make sure your portfolio helps you stand out.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2025
Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 93700
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MSc in Construction Project Management - Batch of 2024
4.1
Good university where different culture meets.
Tips: The University of Manchester is a good place to experience different cultures because students from different cultures and countries come there. Some scholarships have to be applied for 7 months before the university starts and the university has professors from different countries and experiences. There are career guidance and CV preparation guides available at the University. However the UK job market is tough for international students, so finding an internship or job takes many applications and rejections. Unfortunately, there are no internships available for Master's students.
Likes (Indian Food): There are plenty of restaurants for every taste including Indian, Chinese, Italian and Middle Eastern cuisine as well as popular fast food joints like Subway, McDonald’s and Domino’s. However dining out at these establishments can get expensive and I personally find it much more cost effective to cook my meals.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 800
Prepping time for classes8 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000
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BAEcon in Economics - Batch of 2024
4.6
Amazing university in a great city with friendly, welcoming and fun-loving locals.
Tips: The hardest part at the beginning was food. I did not know how to cook many things, but I adapted. Most people I know from India chose to live in catered halls to avoid this problem, and some knew how to cook. Living and taking care of yourself also comes as a cultural shock, you need to do your own cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. Have an open mind, and you'll be fine. There are lots of part-time jobs available, but you have to put in the effort to look for those. Most jobs hire on a casual basis, which means they are flexible, and you can assign shifts based on your studies. The university also has many part-time roles available. Most pay is minimum wage on an hourly basis. Overall, I am satisfied with my experiences.
Dislikes (Internships): Securing an internship comes more down to personal skills rather than what university you attend. Most big companies use a holistic assessment approach to select candidates. It is important to be focused from the very start, join societies, and get some part-time work. This will surely help. The university has a brilliant careers service which you can use.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 950
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025Read more
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For now, the University of Manchester fees for MBA for 2026 have not been set. The tuition fees for the previous year was GBP 49,000 (Around INR 57 lakh). The living expenses have to be paid by students too and these are given below: 

  • Accommodation: GBP 9,880
  • Total other expenses: GBP 6972

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The tuition fees for Indian students of the University of Manchester is between INR 8 Lacs - INR 71.3 lakh. The living expenses have to be paid by the students. The accommodation price for UG students is GBP 7,875 and for PG students, it is GBP 9,880. The total cost of living for UG and PG students

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Bhumika Kaur

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Many famous Indian personalities have studied at Manchester University. These are:

  • Terence Lewis
  • Parineeti Chopra
  • Javed Jaffrey
  • Amitabh Kant
  • Sujoy Gosh
  • Atul Khatri
  • Mekapati Goutham Reddy

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Gunjan Thapa

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International students of Manchester University can work part-time. A maximum of 20 hours each week during term time are allowed. But, the university recommends students work a minimum of 15 hours per week. A few of the job positions that students can take up are: 

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Chandra Chaudhary

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The residence fees at Manchester Uni covers wifi, utility services, personal items. The weekly prices at the Uni of Manchester accommodation are given below: 

  • Single self-catering room: From GBP 119 per week
  • Single self-catering room with en-suite facilities: GBP 175 per week
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