The University of Manchester is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, and one of the biggest in the UK. The city of Manchester has the largest student population in Europe, which means its diverse student body enjoys a lively, welcoming atmosphere and endless amenities.
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- #27 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
- #22 in the Complete University Guide 2025
- #31 in the Guardian Good University Guide 2025
- #51 in the Times Higher Education World University rankings 2025
- #1 for Drama, Dance and Cinematics, and Music, #2 for Land and Property Management, #3 for American Studies and Animal Science, #5 for Materials Technology (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
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- In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) 83% of Manchester’s research activity was rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent', confirming the University as one of the UK's top research institutions.
- Manchester counts 25 Nobel Prize winners among its current and former staff and students.
- The university has recently completed its biggest campus development programme, a £1 billion ten-year plan to create a world-class campus for students and staff. most of A large part of the funding was allocated to the University’s STEM facilities, including the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) .
