Greater Manchester

Yes, the University of Manchester's prestigious global standing does have an impact into strong hiring for Indian employers. Manchester University is part of the Russell Group of institutions, which is highly valued in the UK as well as abroad. 

The university has a strong active alumni network in India among sectors like Consulting, IT and Finance. 

No, Ivy League is an American concept and it is a group of 8 universities that are regarded as the most difficult and highly prestigious to get into. 

Look at the pointers given below -

• The University of Manchester is one of the top-ranked universities (in QS 2027, it ranked #40) in the UK
• It is also a part of the Russell group which can be called the Ivy League of the UK. 

The University of Manchester is ranked very well, among the top 20 to 40 among the top universities of the world. But, it should not only be chosen for its rankings only.

This global institution is a member of the Russell group and is known for many other factors. 

Some of those are given below, take a look - 

• Top-tier rankings 
• Employability
• Large Indian community 
• Lower living costs 

The University of Manchester is ranked exceptionally well for both, STEM and non-STEM courses. 

However, the STEM courses (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hold a slight edge along with a global prestige for Indian students.

Look at the Manchester STEM and non STEM rankings by popular bodies - 

• Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering (#10)
• Master's in Supply Chain Management (#6)
• Sociology (#20)

Yes, it is not a problem for Indian students to apply for the MSc Data Science at the University of Manchester with a non CS background. 

However, if the student does not hold a CS degree, they will be required to apply for specific, specialised pathways and show a strong foundation in Quantitative and Computational subjects. 

Manchester University offers pathways and the applicants should choose the right one. Some pathway examples are given below -

• MSc in Data Science (Business and Management)
• MSc Data Science (Computer Science Data Informatics)

With 85 to 90% in CBSE, you are highly competitive for the University of Manchester admissions.

This is a very good score for most Humanities, standard Science and Social Science courses, but moderately competitive for courses with high enrollment such as Computer Science, Medicine or Business.

Do not worry about extracurricular as UK universities generally do not require it. 

The Uni of Greater Manchester MRes Leadership & Strategy course is of 18 months. This is a full time research degree. An Honors degree in a relevant subject, with a 2:1 classification is required. A research proposal in minimum 1,000 words is also required. After studying this course, students can go for the job roles like-

• Research Analyst
• Scientific Advisor
• Market Researcher
• Academic Research Assistant

Per year, the living cost for Indian students at the University of Greater Manchester will be around GBP 10,885. 

The tuition fees for the University of Greater Manchester is GBP 17,500 (Around INR 22.4 L). Students have to pay the living expenses too, which can cost around GBP 10.885.50 per year. The course-wise fees is given below-

The subject rankings for the University of Greater Manchester as per The Complete University Guide rankings 2027 are-

• Nursing: #73
• Art & Design: #70
• Mechanical Engineering: #74
• Sociology: #101