The welcoming, accessible and multicultural environment that is the city of Manchester provides the ideal base for your time studying in the UK. The University is part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities and their research and teaching quality is recognized across the globe. Campus flyover. Location. Campus Map (and info on traveling to the University of Manchester). Manchester city center information.
Some facts about the University and Manchester:
- the largest single-site university in the UK, with the biggest student community (38,000).
- ranked 34th in the world
- 25 Nobel Prize winners have worked or studied
- Rutherford first split the atom
- Arthur Lewis became Britain’s first black professor
- Kilburn and Williams built the world’s first stored-program computer – The Baby
- Jevons formulated the principles of modern economics
- Lovell built the largest steerable radio telescope
- Geim and Novoselov isolated graphene for the first time
- has a population of 2.5 million, with the biggest student population in western Europe (more than 100,000)
- has the highest number of theatre seats per head of population outside London
- has the UK’s third busiest airport (after London Heathrow and London Gatwick)
- was founded by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago
- is approximately 180 miles from London (approx. 2 hrs 10 mins by train)
Requirements/Eligibility
- Open to all UF majors.
- Languages of Instruction: English
- Required GPA: 3.0
- Students must have completed 12 hours of coursework at the University of Florida
- One letter of recommendation
- Official Transcript
- Statement of Purpose
- Meet with Dr. Brian Harfe, CLAS Associate Dean
Orientation
A detailed orientation programme is provided for students joining in each semester. Orientation is a mandatory part of the exchange programme and students must ensure they arrive in Manchester by the date specified in their offer documents to ensure they can participate.
Credits/Courses
The below may be relevant if you are planning on attending Manchester University ONLY in the Fall semester (If you will be attending Manchester University for the Academic Year or Spring-only, the below does not apply).
At Manchester University, some classes have Fall assessments AFTER the winter break. Very broadly speaking, most Science & Engineering subject areas do. Psychology offers some assessments prior to the break and some after, as indicated. Most Humanities subject areas have assessments (with the exception of Economics), before the winter break (i.e., these courses would be OK to take as a Fall-only exchange student).
To determine whether subject areas offer alternative (Fall) assessment or not, select a subject area from the dropdown list on the Manchester site and then a grey box at the top of the listing will say whether an autumn assessment is available or not.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition at University of Manchester is waived for exchange students. Students participating in an exchange pay tuition directly to the University of Florida at their usual tuition rate. All financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships are applicable. Students incur no additional tuition cost while they are on an exchange.
Housing
University housing is guaranteed for students attending on a full year exchange. Students joining for a single semester are not guaranteed housing, but are almost always allocated it under normal circumstances. Application for housing is a separate, additional, online process, which students must complete AFTER receiving their offer letter from the University of Manchester. See additional information on types and costs of accommodation. View the ResLife video on living in student housing. See the housing map for additional information.
Financial Aid
University of Florida students needing financial aid should apply through UF Student Financial Affairs. Normal eligibility for aid may be used while studying abroad as an exchange student. This includes using the Bright Futures scholarship and the Florida Pre-Paid College Plan.
Scholarships
For fall, spring, and academic-year scholarships administered by the University of Florida International Center, the deadlines for application are: early March for programs starting in fall; and early October for programs starting in spring. Applications forms are available on the UF International Center website.
– The Brian and Kate Harfe International Exchange Scholarship: Please note that preference will be given to students spending an entire year abroad.
Health Insurance
Students will be billed for mandatory international health insurance which includes emergency medical assistance.
Fees
A $425 non-refundable service charge is assessed for students participating in single semester or Academic Year programs. (The $425 fee is refundable if student is not accepted to the program). This charge is due within 21 days of the application. Students will be charged regular UF tuition while participating in the program.
Application Deadlines
See the application deadline and dates on the International Center website.
Work Requirements and Volunteer Opportunities
Currently, students will be able to work (with conditions) on a UK student visa. These resources may be helpful in explaining the certain restriction/conditions further:
Additional Support
Support is available via The University of Manchester’s Disability Advice and Support Service (DASS).
Contact Information
UFIC Study Abroad Advisor
Emma Frierson (she/her)
Study Abroad Advisor
efrierson@ufic.ufl.edu
352-273-1508
UF Faculty Manager
Dr. Brian Harfe
bharfe@ufl.edu
(352) 294-1955
Additional Information
Fast Facts for Exchange Partners (PDF, 446 KB)
International Student Support
International Student Profiles
The University of Manchester – in our own words
Study Abroad Guide 2023-2024 (PDF, 22 MB)
Student Study Abroad Quotes
University of Manchester Interactive Campus Map
University of Manchester Study Abroad & Exchange Programmes video
University of Manchester UF Exchange Flyer (PDF, 1.6 MB)
