University of Manchester in general Reviews

I've only been a student at the University of Manchester for about 6 months, I'm halfway through my first year, but already it is obvious that this is a top quality university that nearly any student would be happy to attend. I won't go into too much detail about the academic side, as that will vary course by course and ...  Read the complete review

The relatively recent combination of UMIST and the University of Manchester combining to make the largest University in Europe was benificial to the University. Creating two campuses, largely divided by subject type means there is a breadth of facilities, yet the average student does not have to spend too much time travelling across the ...  Read the complete review

My initial application to the University of Manchester was based on reputation, high grade boundaries and the vibrant city background. Not particularly one for peaceful surroundings, Manchester acted as a second to London which seemed too vast, and expensive to survive in. One benefits from a great cultural diversity in Manchester as a ...  Read the complete review

I am a currently a student at the University of Manchester studying Medicine in my third year. I have loved Manchester and am very pleased to have another two years of study left at the university. I had not visited Manchester until I came up in the winter of 2005 for my interview and instantly fell in love with the city and placed the ...  Read the complete review

I started at the University of Manchester in Spetember 2006. I am in my final year of my English Language degree. During my time here i have learnt alot and experienced so many different things. The University has a great deal to offerevery single student. The Language and Linguistics courses that i have done during my degree ...  Read the complete review

I think one of the best advantages of being at the Manchester University is that it has now been joined with Umist (University of Manchester institute of Science and Technology) which not only makes it the biggest University in Europe, it also means that there is a wider variety of subjects in which the University has to ...  Read the complete review

I’m in my third year at The University of Manchester and am thoroughly enjoying my time here. I’m in my final year of studying for a Joint Honours in English and French and have just finished my Semester 1 exams. Before coming to University in Manchester I’d had very little contact with the city apart from visiting it back in 2001 for a ...  Read the complete review

~* The University of Manchester *~ Having recently graduated from the University of Manchester, I can probably provide people with a little more up to date information for those who are interested in going to the University or just simply being nosy about this institution. As many of you probably know, The New University ...  Read the complete review

Manchester is a great place to live. It is very lively, diverse and there's always something new opening up. The city centre looks amazing, very modern and some great shops and bars etc. But it's also very grey at times and depressing. If you're looking for accomodation - YES: Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury (lots to do, ...  Read the complete review

Manchester University is easy to get to, Oxford Road Train Station is ten minutes walk away, there is always a bus or a taxi and failing that walking isnt too bad because the campus itself is compact. Most halls of residence are at least ten minutes walk away from the campus, but is of good quality and variety. It is possible to have ...  Read the complete review

Manchester is great. Nightlife-wise it's got everything you could want; bars, clubs, restuarants, gigs etc. The shopping is fantastic. Aacademically the University is very good; the medical school is one of the best and many other departments are excellent. Most courses are offered and students tend to have a great time. ...  Read the complete review

Manchester Sucks. It may be big, it may be bold, but its downright ugly at the same time. grey slabs of concrete is the main memory I carry from my visit to this Uni. Ok, so the city itself is pretty exciting with more activites and distractions than a student could ever hope for, but that comes at a price. The crime rate is ...  Read the complete review

Manchester Student Homes is a joint accomodation bureau created by the University of Manchester, UMIST and Manchester Metropolitan University to coordinate private sector accomodation to students. It is a place to provide the students with information and advice on private accomodation in Manchester. In its office at the ...  Read the complete review

Fallowfield has got to be the student capital of the world. The average age of people living there must be about 21 which makes it the liveliest place to live in Manchester. All the best halls of residence are there and the student housing in the area is not very expensive. Rent ranges from £30-£50 but the quality of housing ...  Read the complete review