Study Abroad at University of Manchester

• A mini-metropolis located in one of the most popular student cities with over 21,000 students.
  
  
• Some of the most extensive academic offerings of any single-site institution.
  
  
• Unparalleled facilities and a vibrant student life.

Program

Manchester offers academic subject areas ranging from fine arts and design to computer engineering. . You can take courses across the curriculum and may even have the chance to study under one of the University’s many Nobel Prize winners.

The large university campus absorbs and blends into the surrounding city of Manchester making for a dynamic university/city relationship. Considered by many to be the "capital" of northern England, the city pulses with energy. In addition to on-campus housing and student residences a short walk away, you can also live in the “Student Village” located in the Manchester suburb of Fallowfield

Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely for those who seek an urban experience, Manchester, in a word, rocks. If you want the experience of a university and an urban environment that is gritty, edgy and enjoys a genuinely unpretentious vibe, this is it. Whether it’s kebabs or house music, curry or hip-hop, Manchester caters to every class, background and culture.

Credits

Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.:

• Spring semester: 15-16 credits.
• Fall semester: 15-16 credits.
• Fall term (certain subject areas only): 12 credits.
• Academic year: 30-32 credits.

Admission Requirements 

GPA Requirements: 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. 

You are required to submit a second academic reference. Please download the R-Form or you may have your reference send a letter on the letterhead of his/her institution. 

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.