Get ready | Welcome to Manchester | The University of Manchester
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Get ready | Welcome to Manchester | The University of Manchester
This is your future
Get ready for Manchester
We're excited to welcome you to Manchester and are busy making plans for your arrival.
We’re here for you
Whatever your chosen subject and interests, wherever you’re from and whatever you hope to achieve, we’ll support you throughout your time with us and beyond.
There can be a lot to think about before you arrive – that’s why we're here to help you get organised and feel ready to start. Our guide to accommodation, wellbeing, finances, travel and more is the place to start your Manchester journey.
Global number one
We’re the world leader for social and environmental impact (
Times Higher Education
Impact Rankings, 2025)
Most employable graduates
Our graduates are the most targeted by leading UK employers (The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research)
Key information about starting at Manchester
Become a student
Make sure you’ve completed IT sign up and online registration.
Register now
to become a student
Accommodation
Finalise where you’ll be living for the next academic year.
Find out more
about accommodation
Health and wellbeing
Find out more about health, wellbeing and safety at the University.
Find out more
about health and wellbeing
Finance and funding
Everything from paying your fees to opening a student bank account.
Find out more
about finance and funding
Key dates
From term times to graduation, here's what to note in your diary during your next academic year.
Find out more
about our key dates
International guidance
Welcome to Manchester
We're looking forward to welcoming you to Manchester and we want to make the transition from your home country to the UK as easy as possible.
We've put together some useful information to help you prepare for your journey.
International student experience
Visas and immigration
Supporting your journey if you’re joining us from overseas.
Find out more
about travel and visas
Healthcare in the UK
We take the health, wellbeing and safety of our students seriously and support you to stay happy and healthy at the University.
Learn about UK healthcare
Getting to Manchester
Manchester is a well-connected international city, with plenty of ways to reach us.
Travelling to campus
Stay safe from scams
Learn to spot the warning signs that could help you avoid falling victim to fraud. If you have lost money or data in a scam, know who to contact.
Protect yourself
: from scams
Supporting you
Cost of living
We understand that the rising cost of living is a concern for many. We have plenty of advice and support available to help you with your finances.
Find out more
: cost of living
Support services
Whether you need support with IT, finance or accommodation, we're here to help.
Find out more
: help and support services
Download your guide
Your Get Ready guide
Download our Get Ready Guide for all the key information you need before joining us, and discover how you can make the most of your time here at Manchester.
Download your Get Ready guide (PDF, 4.3MB)
Student Communications Commitment
Read our commitment to you
We’ll achieve greater collective success if each of us commits to working in true partnership.
Our
Student Communications Commitment
has been jointly developed with students and the Students' Union to enable regular, positive dialogue between the University and our student community.
Your needs as a student will evolve as you move through your University journey – we’ll review this commitment annually and take it in new directions to meet you where you are.
This is your future
Get ready for Manchester
We're excited to welcome you to Manchester and are busy making plans for your arrival.
We’re here for you
Whatever your chosen subject and interests, wherever you’re from and whatever you hope to achieve, we’ll support you throughout your time with us and beyond.
There can be a lot to think about before you arrive – that’s why we're here to help you get organised and feel ready to start. Our guide to accommodation, wellbeing, finances, travel and more is the place to start your Manchester journey.
Global number one
We’re the world leader for social and environmental impact (
Times Higher Education
Impact Rankings, 2025)
Most employable graduates
Our graduates are the most targeted by leading UK employers (The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research)
Key information about starting at Manchester
Become a student
Make sure you’ve completed IT sign up and online registration.
Register now
to become a student
Accommodation
Finalise where you’ll be living for the next academic year.
Find out more
about accommodation
Health and wellbeing
Find out more about health, wellbeing and safety at the University.
Find out more
about health and wellbeing
Finance and funding
Everything from paying your fees to opening a student bank account.
Find out more
about finance and funding
Key dates
From term times to graduation, here's what to note in your diary during your next academic year.
Find out more
about our key dates
International guidance
Welcome to Manchester
We're looking forward to welcoming you to Manchester and we want to make the transition from your home country to the UK as easy as possible.
We've put together some useful information to help you prepare for your journey.
International student experience
Visas and immigration
Supporting your journey if you’re joining us from overseas.
Find out more
about travel and visas
Healthcare in the UK
We take the health, wellbeing and safety of our students seriously and support you to stay happy and healthy at the University.
Learn about UK healthcare
Getting to Manchester
Manchester is a well-connected international city, with plenty of ways to reach us.
Travelling to campus
Stay safe from scams
Learn to spot the warning signs that could help you avoid falling victim to fraud. If you have lost money or data in a scam, know who to contact.
Protect yourself
: from scams
Supporting you
Cost of living
We understand that the rising cost of living is a concern for many. We have plenty of advice and support available to help you with your finances.
Find out more
: cost of living
Support services
Whether you need support with IT, finance or accommodation, we're here to help.
Find out more
: help and support services
Download your guide
Your Get Ready guide
Download our Get Ready Guide for all the key information you need before joining us, and discover how you can make the most of your time here at Manchester.
Download your Get Ready guide (PDF, 4.3MB)
Student Communications Commitment
Read our commitment to you
We’ll achieve greater collective success if each of us commits to working in true partnership.
Our
Student Communications Commitment
has been jointly developed with students and the Students' Union to enable regular, positive dialogue between the University and our student community.
Your needs as a student will evolve as you move through your University journey – we’ll review this commitment annually and take it in new directions to meet you where you are.