Postgraduate Study at Manchester

The University of Manchester is one of Britain's most famous and forward-thinking universities, with a rich heritage stretching 180 years and an exciting agenda for the future. Today, research remains at the heart of the University and the quality, breadth and volume of research activity is unparalleled in the UK.

World-leading
With 22 academic schools and more than 50 specialist research centres The University of Manchester offers an extensive choice of subjects and postgraduate qualifications. Pioneering multidisciplinary teaching and research is being undertaken in across subjects in Engineering and Physical Sciences, Medical, Human and Life Sciences and Humanities.

Our commitment to research excellence is reflected in the outstanding results received in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008. Manchester is ranked third behind only Oxford and Cambridge in terms of ‘research power' with 65% of research activity judged to be 'world-leading'(4*) or 'internationally excellent'(3*). This puts us among only a handful of universities with an internationally significant research profile over a wide range of subject areas. Further information can be found on our website.

The University of Manchester has climbed six places in the Shanghai Jiao Tong annual league table, to 38th. Manchester is now ranked sixth in Europe, and fifth in the UK. The University has made steady progress in the rankings, from 78th in 2004 to this latest high of 38th.

As a postgraduate student at The University of Manchester, you will make a major contribution to our research excellence, adding to the flourishing research culture of our schools, research groups and institutes. You will also benefit from international research leadership under distinguished scholars.

Funding and Scholarships

The University attracted over £277 million in external research funding in 2009/10 and is proud of its investment in research and its researchers. We offer a range of funding opportunities for students which can be found on our website, and in particular we are pleased to announce the launch of the President’s Doctoral Scholar Award (PDS Award) which will make 100 elite research studentships available every year. These prestigious studentships will be of interest to the highest calibre of student who has the commitment and desire to work on challenging projects in world leading research environments.

For further information and details on how to apply visit www.mdc.manchester.ac.uk/funding/pdsaward

Our services and facilities
The University is committed to providing first-class facilities for its students and its researchers. You will have access to one of the best-resourced academic libraries in the UK and one of the largest and most advanced academic IT services in Europe.

In addition, set to open on campus in 2012, The Alan Gilbert Learning Commons is a flexible, ultra-modern and stimulating space dedicated to our students in which you will be free to relax and learn. Uniquely designed to support the learning needs of the 21st-century student, it will include cutting-edge IT facilities, a host of student-centred activities and various learning support services, all available on a 24/7 basis for your convenience.

The University of Manchester is at the heart of one of Europe's most exciting cities and the campus is just a short walk from the city centre and all its attractions. Manchester is a lovely vibrant metropolis with events, amenities and cultural attractions to appeal to every lifestyle.

Your future
Outside the classroom or laboratory we understand that in today’s competitive job market you need more than academic success. You need to build your skill set and demonstrate your employment potential – and at Manchester we pride ourselves in offering you many exciting opportunities to enhance your postgraduate CV.

Whether you want a career in academia, business, industry, public services, or want to keep as many options open as possible, postgraduate study at The University of Manchester offers you:

- Access to thousands of potential employers; the University is one of the most targeted UK Universities by Graduate recruiters
- Personal support from specialist postgraduate careers professionals
- Practical skills development courses and workshops

Visit us
Come along to our open day in November to discover more about your study options, the great facilities and exciting city. For further information visit the Open Day pages of our website.

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