The University of Manchester is among the top universities in the world and has an international reputation for its research. We are consistently placed among the top universities in the United Kingdom.

What is unique about this program?

International students play a huge part at The University of Manchester – our student population hails from 154 countries. We’re part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities and our research and teaching quality is recognized across the globe.  Some of the world's most important achievements took place at The University of Manchester.

Our story is one of world firsts and brilliant discoveries, with 25 Nobel Prize winners having worked or studied here. Manchester is the birthplace of nuclear physics, where Ernest Rutherford first split the atom. The world’s first stored-program computer was developed here, and Alan Turing pioneered artificial intelligence during his time at the University. Our observatory at Jodrell Bank is home to the iconic Lovell Telescope – the biggest telescope of its type in the world when it was built. 

In Manchester you can experience some of the best in contemporary and classic art and theater, as well as exciting museum exhibitions at the University's Whitworth Art Gallery, Contact Theater and Manchester Museum.

What is unique about Manchester?

With events, facilities and attractions to suit every lifestyle, Manchester is lively, culturally diverse and easy to enjoy on a student budget. With a reputation for setting the pace in sport, music, culture and industry, most British people regard Manchester as the UK’s second city.

Manchester caters for a wide range of culinary tastes so you can be sure to feel at home. The largest Chinatown in the UK has its home here, as does a variety of specialty food stores and restaurants including Thai, halal and vegetarian/vegan.

How do I choose among programs?

• See the Office of Global Learning’s “Selecting a Program” page for information on program types and considerations
• Use the search features on the Experience Cornell  Opportunities page to filter for programs approved by your college, and by particular subject areas
• Go to the “Get Advice” page for information on drop-in advising hours, scheduling an advising appointment, returned student contacts, and college advisors for study abroad
• Find out about upcoming events, check out FAQs, and read stories from returned study abroad students

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.

1. For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
2. For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.