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University of Manchester
University of Manchester is a university in Manchester, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
34th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 55.0 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Manchester | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.0% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 4,773 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 91.9% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 71.3% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £38,400 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 3% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Manchester | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 86.1% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 82.0% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 74.8% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 83.2% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 87.7% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 78.6% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Manchester appears in 23 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative arts and design | 2nd of 79 | 88.0% | Not published |
| Nursing and midwifery | 13th of 75 | 84.8% | £37,0001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 11th of 59 | 83.9% | £28,90013% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 26th of 122 | 84.1% | £42,80019% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 25th of 108 | 80.6% | £57,90039% above the UK average for this subject |
| Materials and technology | 1st of 4 | 85.0% | £36,6009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 26th of 100 | 83.2% | £32,6009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 21st of 63 | 80.1% | £47,9009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 27th of 74 | 82.9% | £32,6008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 37th of 87 | 80.0% | £34,8002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 30th of 61 | 83.9% | £32,8006% below the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 23rd of 40 | 83.9% | £34,0002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 29th of 49 | 80.4% | £45,40014% below the UK average for this subject |
| Chemistry | 3rd of 5 | 84.0% | £36,6007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Languages and area studies | 12th of 20 | 85.0% | £35,5002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 11th of 18 | 81.9% | £32,9003% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 26th of 41 | 83.9% | £32,6007% above the UK average for this subject |
| Physics and astronomy | 2nd of 3 | 74.3% | £44,7001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 42nd of 59 | 83.4% | £37,00010% below the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 20th of 27 | 83.8% | £44,7003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 39th of 51 | 82.3% | £35,9008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 35th of 43 | 82.1% | £36,2005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 35th of 40 | 84.2% | £35,900In line with the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Architecture, building and planning, Combined and general studies, Education and teaching, Media, journalism and communications, Medicine and dentistry, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 144 to 159 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 360 full-time degree courses; 167 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 115 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Manchester website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Manchester
Average private rent in the Manchester area was £1,373 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Manchester.
Other universities and colleges in Manchester: Manchester Metropolitan University, University Academy 92, University Campus of Football Business.
Is University of Manchester right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Manchester: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Manchester in the Be Wise ranking?
34th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 55.0 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Manchester?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.0% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 4,773 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (83.2%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (74.8%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Manchester?
On Discover Uni data, 91.9% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Manchester graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 71.3% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Manchester graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £38,400 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 3% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Manchester?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 144 to 159 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Manchester's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Manchester?
The ONS average private rent in the Manchester area was £1,373 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.