About University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility. We’re a member of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked the 6th best university in the UK and 38th in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities).
As a truly international university, we are a community of more than 44,000 students, 12,000 staff, and 500,000 alumni from 190 countries. Together, we’re working across boundaries and disciplines to tackle the world’s biggest challenges – our social and environmental impact is ranked in the top ten globally (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings).
The University is a powerhouse of research and discovery; 25 Nobel laureates are among our former staff and students; and we were ranked fifth for research power – the quality and scale of research and impact – in the UK government’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
We’re the most popular university in the UK for undergraduate applications (UCAS 2021 cycle), and the most targeted university by the UK’s leading employers (The Graduate Market, 2022).
Learn more at www.manchester.ac.uk
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Key statistics
- 15.6No. of students per staff(1)
- 45%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 56 : 44Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 26%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 40,725Number of FTE Students(1)
Subjects taught at University of Manchester
Arts & humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Archaeology
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Computer science
- Computer Science
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
Social sciences
- Geography
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
- Communication & Media Studies
Education
- Education
Psychology
- Psychology
Law
- Law