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I have had the best experience at Manchester University over the past three years. From the Uni facilities provided, to the various opportunities we have benefited from over the course of our degree, this Uni has it all!
Situated in the northwest of England, the University of Manchester is one of the UK’s largest single-site universities and it’s committed to world-class research.
The city of Manchester is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a lively nightlife and historic music legacy. Numerous world-famous music acts began life in Manchester, including the Smiths, Stone Roses, Joy Division, the Chemical Brothers and of course Oasis.
It’s also an incredibly relevant sporting city, home to two of the world’s biggest football clubs, Manchester United and City. Additionally, it’s the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and the home of the world’s longest-running soap opera, Coronation Street. What we’re saying is that Manchester is a culturally relevant city and a great place to be a student.
As the uni campus is right in the heart of the city, students have prime access to everything on offer, as well as being nice and close to university facilities.
The university in its present form was created in 2004 by combining the Victoria University of Manchester and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). The two institutions had worked together for hundreds of years and eventually decided to merge to form a single university.
Over the years, the two institutions have produced 25 Nobel prize winners, including Ernest Rutherford. Other famous alumni include Brian Cox, Ben Elton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rik Mayall and Jack Whitehall.
Many courses at University of Manchester offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, University of Manchester also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at University of Manchester to suit you.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
