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Get ready to start with us
Get ready
There can be a lot to think about and do before you arrive, but we’re here to help you get organised.
Find out about registering as a student, and what other things you need to do in order to start at Manchester.
Student life at Manchester
Student life at Manchester
We’re excited to welcome you to Manchester and for you to join our University community.
There's so much to discover and be part of, from exploring the campus and city to joining the Students' Union and making friends.
Explore Manchester together
We round up the best cheap activities in the city for you and your mates.
You’ll make lots of new friends during your time here – and there’s an amazing city right on your doorstep to explore together.
In this video, we set two teams of students a challenge: in just two hours, how many fun cheap things could they find to do? With bars, coffee shops, museums, shopping and great food to enjoy, watch them rise to the task and find out what kind of activities they got up to.
Next steps
What next
Here are a few things you can do to get started ahead of your arrival in Manchester.
Follow our guidance to activate your IT account and begin your registration as a student.
Find out more about the student accommodation we have available, what to do next and what to expect when you arrive.
You can also use our search tool to find the room type that best suits you, and complete our online application form for halls accommodation.
Sign up with a general practitioner, and learn more about the practical and mental health and wellbeing support we have available.
The University has a dedicated Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) to support disabled* students and staff.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your support can be agreed and arranged ready for the start of your course. This includes if you've previously been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and will allow us to signpost you to our support and wellbeing services should you need them. It's all confidential and won't affect your application or your place with us.
*In the UK, the term 'disability' includes:
- medical conditions
- neurodivergence
- sensory issues
- specific learning difficulties
- mobility difficulties
- mental health difficulties
Download our guides to completing your online visa application.
You can also watch our video in which our staff answer some of your most frequently-asked questions.
If you’re an international student, discover how people use money in the UK.
Stream or book a place on our webinars for information for prospective UK and international students looking to join the University.
Hear what life at Manchester is really like from our student content creators, who share their experiences, tips and stories on Student News.
Listen to our Manchester Voices podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, where our students chat about university life.
And if you want to find out more about student life, you can chat with our student ambassadors and ask any questions you have about life at Manchester.
Keep up with everything going on at Manchester by following us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of new content.