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Sort:Latest reviewsSingle campus makes it accessible. Halls are a bit expensive and so is all other housing, which is in limited availability. Careers service is pretty good, though more so supportive behind your lead rather than arranging opportunities. Higher up decisions seem sort of out of touch but the department level seems ok.
love the place, nice study spaces, close to city centre for variety of experiences, found lack of clarity in course + requires more support
even though it’s so huge there is a community feel and the student union puts in great events. worst is the strikes as the staff are not paid enough/not enough job security (i support the strikes but wish the uni would listen to the staff)
The best parts include the campus facilities, there are lots of different spaces that accommodate for everyone which I love. It’s a very safe feel, and very inclusive, you always feel like you belong here. The student union is amazing, offers so many societies and support for when you are struggling. The exam marking is something I have had issues with, however, with strikes, I understand why it can take so long to receive a grade. I also feel like support from university staff often lacks and academic advisors are often difficult to access.
Manchester has so many good places to eat!!!
Manchester has great nightlife and fallowfield is a great place to live. It can be quite annoying getting into university from this area however. The student union is decent as a place to sit and do whatever in the day but in terms of nightlife it’s not a place anyone I know ever goes to. Student support is okay but sometimes it feels like the university is too big to give me a tailored personalised experience and support. It is often difficult to work out who to contact for what issue so I often try to avoid this although when I had mitigating circumstances the university was helpful. Facilities are mixed, some of my lectures are in great buildings whereas some are fairly outdated but overall they’re pretty good.
18-24 years
I think the University of Manchester is a great place to study because of the amazing student life and the campus facilities. I definitely recommend living in university halls like fallowfield, as it is a great way to make friends. Unlike most big cities, most of the university buildings are on oxford road, which makes it easier for students to navigate around classes and study spaces. The student union does a great job in representing student voices, and organise a lot of fun activities for students. Regarding teaching and learning, I think the quality is generally good, but I struggled to get detailed and relevant feedback of my courseworks and felt like the marking criterias were a bit vague.
The campus is beautiful and spacious with nature as well as shops. I would appreciate more student support with counselling though.
18-24 years
It's very close to central manchester so you have access to loads of good food places, clubs and general activities. It's pretty diverse. Rent is very high including student accomodation and it is hard to find nice student housing which the university doesn't acknowledge or try to help students more with by lowering rent prices.
Best: The beautiful university buildings, the excellent research facilities and great network of academics. Improvements: better access to sporting facilities, wellness areas, more affordable foood.
Best aspects include the ranking worldwide. Some of the worst aspects are: the computer science building, the computers and pcs, the seating area in the computer science building (kilburn), lack of amenities in most buildings such as prayer rooms.
Great as it’s integrated into the city, good environment Assessment style can be annoying
We have a great student Union that has low price food, vintage sales, cheap bars, and good student spaces. The university looks a bit plain and modern but some parts of campus are old and have more character. It’s largely inclusive although it feels like there needs to be a spokesperson for a certain race for initiative to be taken rather than the university itself working to be diverse and inclusive.
It is a great place to study. I feel at home even when I am far away from home.
The best aspect of my university experience was undeniably the vibrant and diverse community that fostered a sense of belonging and provided numerous opportunities for personal and academic growth. The campus buzzed with energy, enriched by students from various cultural, academic, and social backgrounds. This diversity not only broadened my perspectives but also facilitated meaningful connections and friendships that will last a lifetime. Furthermore, the university offered an array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations catering to diverse interests, from sports and arts to entrepreneurship and social activism. Engaging in these activities outside of the classroom not only complemented my academic pursuits but also allowed me to develop valuable leadership, teamwork, and time management skills. However, despite these enriching experiences, one of the worst aspects of my university experience was the inadequacy of mental health support services. Many students, myself included, struggled with stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues, yet the university's counseling services were often overwhelmed and under-resourced. Long wait times for appointments and limited availability of therapists made it challenging for students to access the support they desperately needed. To improve the university experience, investing more resources in mental health services is crucial. This could involve hiring additional counselors, expanding outreach and awareness campaigns, and implementing proactive measures to promote student well-being. By prioritizing mental health support, the university can ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
There are good facilities for studying and the student union are very active and hold lots of events. However I would like to see more communication from the university with the students as I am often unaware of the events going on and its not always clear where to go if I need help or advice.
18-24 years
The University of Manchester really supports me financially such as when they gave students money on Christmas season and to 10,000 students from deprived areas last year. I'm forever grateful for this act. The location is great. Not too far from city centre and bus networks are good. There is food on campus but it's quite extortionate with the price tags. some buildings look really run down whilst there are modern and good looking ones. This doesn't matter to me much personally. I've met some nice people here. The student union runs lots of events.
Best aspects: most of the staff is helpful. There are some tutors/ professors who look out for their students. There are opportunities you can access as long as you put in the interest. Worst aspects: some of the staff is unresponsive. It takes time for them to finally deal with your inquiry, if they do it at all. Facilities could do with some renovations/ better maintenance/ cleaning.
Lots of great study areas and easy location to travel to.
4.3
The city is incredible, so vibrant and alive, there's a huge student community and you can find new and exciting things to do every day. My course is well organised and interesting, the neuroscience department is always encouraging us to push to understand cutting edge research, I've had my assumptions about the brain completely blown out of the water multiple times on the course. Student support could be better, as could cohesion between tutors, the quality of tutorials has been very varied year on year. Some modules are very clear about what they expect, but a couple have been very vague.
Love my lectures, they're always extremely interesting and a lot of effort is put in by lecturers. There are check ins with my academic advisor often and tutorials weekly. I've really enjoyed tutorial essays as I've been given a lot of freedom to explore aspects of neuroscience that interest me. There could be more contact time, I think infrequent seminars could really bolster understanding of complex topics.
Pretty rundown and quite a few pest infestations. But extremely fun, very social, well situated as close to other halls, social events are nearby, lots of societies meet nearby. In Fallowfield, a fun part of the city and good links to town and uni.