ABOUT

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Overview of the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is the largest single-site university in the UK, with the biggest student community (38,000)
Ranked 34th in the world; 8th in Europe; and 6th in the UK (2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities), with 83% of its research ranked as 'world- leading' or 'internationally excellent' by the Research Excellence Framework in 2014.

Overview of the area

Greater Manchester: has a population of 2.5million, with the biggest student population in western Europe (more than 100,000)
is the third most visited place in the UK and the second in England, after London
was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago

Typical Program Dates

Fall Semester

Orientation: Mid - Late September
Semester Dates: Late September - Mid December
Exams: See the Academics: Coursework section for details. Students must choose courses that offer alternative assessments.

Spring Semester

Orientation: Late January
Semester Dates: Late January - Mid May
Holiday Break: Late March - Mid April
Exams: Mid May - Mid June. Students must be prepared to stay through the end of exams. Exam dates are not released until April so it is not possible to choose courses around exam dates. No alternative exams are possible.

Cost Comparison

The cost of this program compared to other study abroad programs managed by Gies Global is lower than the median cost.

The cost of this program compared to a semester on campus in Urbana-Champaign is lower.

Recorded Information Session:

Study Abroad: Manchester Info Session

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