University of Manchester

Established in 1824 as the Manchester Mechanics Institute, the University of Manchester is a public research university in the United Kingdom. It was formed by the Victoria University of Manchester and the Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). Manchester University is one of the only six red brick universities in England, a term designated to the best universities in the country. 'Six red brick' is a term primarily considered a sign of prestige for industrial institutions. The university is also a member of the glorious Russell Group, equivalent to the American Ivy League of prestigious universities. The university is divided into three faculties - The faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, the Faculty of Science & Engineering, and the Faculty of Humanities. The university is also affiliated with Sutton 30, EUA, ACU, and Universities UK. Manchester University is one of the largest universities in the UK.

The University of Manchester is one of the top ten UK universities for knowledge transfer partnerships. The five research beacons of the university include Advanced materials, Cancer, Energy, Global Inequality, and Industrial Biotechnology. In 2019, the university’s research department secured £ 23 million from external investments. 25 Nobel laureates have studied or worked with the university, including - Konstantin Novoselov (Nobel prize in Physics, 2010), John Sulston (Nobel prize in Medicine, 2002), Joseph E Stiglitz (Nobel prize in Economic Science, 2001), and Michael Smith (Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1993).

The University of Manchester consistently makes it to the top section of the Best Universities worldwide. Today, it is a torchbearer in research in science and engineering, particularly in the treatment of life-threatening diseases. Along with the several undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the university also offers diploma certifications. Manchester University aims to deliver holistic education by providing the students with a support network, counseling services, well-being activities, and free sports. However, it has a very high enrolment competition and a comparatively low acceptance rate. The students passing out from this university are highly skilled and employable, making it a favorite destination for recruiters.