The University of Manchester is a spectacular university, which has so much to offer for students, including over 400 societies and many students’ events. The university offers amazing learning facilities such as multiple libraries and learning spaces and also highly supportive staff and lecturers. Based in Central Manchester, it is surrounded by parks, lively Oxford Road and an extensive campus.

The university for me (cognitive neuroscience and psychology) offered me a great education, with fascinating and challenging content with a diverse range of skills learnt. I feel that the lecturers all are very knowledgable of their subject and are all contributing significantly to the field.

We were given a good opportunity to try many lab based techniques during the course which were all very relevant and had many opportunities to get extra experience.

My course coordinator was fantastic, giving help whenever she could and with speedy replies. She would also take much feedback and use it to evolve the course, which is something I think is vital and I respect.

The student support was okay, nothing particularly special, and I did hear of many people who had their queries take weeks for replies or were given poor or unhelpful answers. During the pandemic I was sorely disappointed at their effort for getting peoples placements delayed by a year, so instead would cancel these vital work experiences, a challenge I feel that they could’ve overcome.

Overall I would recommend UoM to a friend. It is a good university in a great location, you will get a solid education however may slip through the net of student support if challenges arise

The teachers are really nice, easily reachable. I study genetics but I am currently in my foundation year and I already have so many benefits. There is a really busy and good social life, including times we study together and party together. I definitely recommend it to so many students, as the Student Union here is so active as well. Except for the clubs, we can join like arts, international societies etc they also organize parties at weekends. so the social life expands not only because of parties but also because of work and studies.
My course is not easy but the teachers are so helpful and it’s very interesting as we also see real-life examples and work on experiments ourselves, so it’s not just theory. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.

The programme was great. Lecturers are highly specialised and the content is very in-depth. Very entertaining classes and lots of resources available outside of lectures. The university, in general, could have better organisation but overall it is a very good university, and the course content is just great.

As a current medical student, I can say that I’m really fortunate and very happy to be here. The course has been really enriching, the city and the student population is amazing and there’s always lots to do. The food is also top tier.

Very good
Helpful to students in all aspects
Good student atmosphere and social life
Internationally recognised
Good student accommodation
In the heart of the city
Good post-graduate assistance in seeking jobs

I have really enjoyed my time so far at the university. It is in an ideal location, only 10 minutes away from the city centre. There’s so much to do and everybody is so friendly. Residential halls aren’t amazing but they’re great for meeting new people.

I actually see where my money goes and also, the staff is really careful and caring. I feel confident if I happen to need help. There are lots of facilities for the students. However, there could be more workshops for some courses. Also, the prices in the university campus are ridiculously higher than even in the city centre, which doesn’t make sense provided that students go there.

This university has a large community and a huge range of activities in and outside of academia that make it well worth your time to come here and expand your horizons. If you have interests you will be able to find a space to express them in Manchester.