The university is friendly and welcoming; as a new-start to the university I feel like it was clear to me the steps I needed to take to register and get settled. The module options on my course are diverse and thoughtful; I feel as though I have had the opportunity to study a really wide range of topics in just a year.

During my time at UOM I had the opportunity to learn from world renown intellectuals, politicians, economists and entrepreneurs… a valuable experience I will never forget. The availability of resources both online and in the libraries is excellent and up to date. Unfortunately, during the pandemic the university had some difficulties in carrying out online lessons, but still a great experience overall!

I believe that there is a certain sense of pride that comes from attending the University of Manchester. My course, International Relations MA, was taught by some of the leading researchers in the field. This meant that the course content felt fresh and interesting, overall this led to a very enjoyable learning experience.

My experience at UoM was ultimately very mixed. The facilities and academic support you receive are outstanding. I was able to choose the modules that I felt I would most engage with and was also supported exceptionally well by my supervisor when I completed my dissertation. The negatives of the university from my time there focus primarily on the communication and pastoral support. After first year, I was given very little communication or guidance and at times I felt somewhat isolated. I also felt that the organisation of the university was somewhat underwhelming, and you were left to figure where events were happening or what was ongoing at the university on your own, which was challenging at times. I believe the academic aspect of UoM certainly vindicated my decision to study there, but the pastoral support received beyond first year leaves much to be desired.

I am currently studying for my Masters in Politics at UOM. Having studied elsewhere at my undergrad I wanted to branch out and try a different University in a new city. Manchester certainly didn’t disappoint. There is a wide range of module choices on my programme, so there is plenty of option to study something you are interested in. The lectures can be quite academically intense and challenging but the lecturers have tutorial hours and there are a range of student support services to help if you find you are still struggling .

The city of Manchester itself has plenty of fun things you can do for example attending gigs, going to the aquatic centre or having a round of mini-golf. Being in a new city can be quite daunting at times and sometimes can feel lonely however UOM has wide range of social events which helps to meet new people and make friends.

I would highly recommend my programme but would suggest that you need to take advantage of all the services and activities offered in order to get the most out of your experience here.

Amazing university. The facilities on campus (mainly the library and learning commons) are great places of learning. It has the largest prayer hall for students in the UK (over 500 capacity) which is regularly used and filled on Fridays and provides a place of worship. Everyone can continue with their interests or find new ones with over 300 societies that one can sign up for. The social life is great. The campus is aesthetic.

The University of Manchester has a beautiful campus. The variety of people with international backgrounds makes it a very interesting place to study. Manchester itself is a very diverse city, with a lot of cozy as well as stylish bars and pubs.

As a student in the University of Manchester I had the opportunity to come across many students with diverse cultural backgrounds, something celebrated and promoted by the university itself, and be taught by professors who are experts on their respective fields. Overall, I was offered good quality of education in a vibrant environment with lots of activities for students, organized by the university and the student union.