🇬🇧 University of Manchester — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #40 · £24,000–49,000 a year · Manchester
Quick Facts
| Location | Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Students from 160+ countries; one of the UK's largest and most diverse student bodies |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by course |
Acceptance Rate for International Students
The University of Manchester does not publish an official acceptance rate — a fact several sources confirm directly. What circulates online is a wide, inconsistent range: unofficial aggregator estimates put the overall figure anywhere from 39% to 76%, while the only numbers backed by real UCAS application data tell a more selective story. For the 2024 undergraduate cycle, Manchester received over 36,990 international applications and admitted roughly 3,630 — an international undergraduate acceptance rate closer to 9–10%, and undergraduate acceptance overall has been declining as application volume rises.
Selectivity varies sharply by course: Medicine, Computer Science, and Law are the most competitive, while other programmes admit a considerably higher share of qualified applicants. Treat any single "Manchester acceptance rate" figure as, at best, a rough average across very different realities by subject.
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
£24,000–49,000 per year (International undergraduate, 2025-26 indicative (Humanities to clinical Medicine)). Add at least £10,827 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
Manchester Global Futures Scholarship (India)
£6,000 to £10,000 toward tuition — a dedicated award for Indian applicants, automatic consideration for many programs.
GREAT Scholarships
Jointly funded by the British Council and participating universities including Manchester — minimum £10,000 toward tuition for one-year postgraduate courses.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Yes — Manchester graduates are eligible for the UK's Graduate Route visa, giving 2 years of unrestricted work rights (3 years for PhD graduates) with no employer sponsorship needed to hold the visa itself.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the University of Manchester's acceptance rate for international students?
Manchester doesn't publish an official rate. Unofficial estimates range widely (39-76%), but the only figure backed by real UCAS data — from the 2024 cycle — shows international undergraduate acceptance closer to 9-10%, with Medicine, Computer Science, and Law being the most competitive courses.
Is Manchester good for international students?
University of Manchester is ranked #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 4th of the 5 universities in the United Kingdom covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs £24,000–49,000 a year depending on the program. After graduating: graduate visa: 2 years (3 for PhD); 18 months for applications from 1 Jan 2027. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Manchester charge international students?
£24,000–49,000 per year (International undergraduate, 2025-26 indicative (Humanities to clinical Medicine)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Manchester?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by course
Can I work in United Kingdom after graduating from Manchester?
Yes — Manchester graduates are eligible for the UK's Graduate Route visa, giving 2 years of unrestricted work rights (3 years for PhD graduates) with no employer sponsorship needed to hold the visa itself.
See the full United Kingdom university landscape and visa pathway.
🇬🇧 UK University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official Manchester Website
Worked example: a full degree at University of Manchester
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | £24,000 a year (lowest rate in the published range: International undergraduate, 2025-26 indicative (Humanities to clinical Medicine); indicative, not yet confirmed for 2026-27) |
| Living costs | £10,827 a year (Home Office maintenance funds for 9 months outside London (£1,203/month; London £1,570/month) for applications from 30 Nov 2026) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | £104,481 ≈ ₹1.32 crore ≈ $139,030 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | £108,716 ≈ ₹1.38 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | £179,481 ≈ ₹2.28 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- Morgan Smith Immigration: maintenance rises from 30 Nov 2026 (HC 584)
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Manchester come from the university's published fee pages (indicative: no 2026-27 schedule we could verify); the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from Morgan Smith Immigration: maintenance rises from 30 Nov 2026 (HC 584). Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Manchester website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Manchester. Not admissions or immigration advice.