Welcome to Manchester

Use our interactive map to locate where you need to go and where you want to be on campus.

With three major railway stations in the city centre, buses every few minutes and a tram network spanning Greater Manchester, you’ll have no problem getting around. You can even catch the 147 bus for free, and there’s a rapidly growing network of cycle routes across the city and on campus.  

The city of Manchester is probably a huge reason you chose to study here, and there’s plenty to love.

Read our City Guide to find out more about Manchester and how to make the most of living here. You could also try a few of our 100 things to do in Manchester.

Keep an eye out on Student News on the first day of every month for our monthly guide to what’s on in Manchester.  

Manchester Students’ Union is home to societies, volunteering opportunities, student democracy, live events and plenty more.

Your Students’ Union is here to support your student life outside of your academics or course. As a Manchester student, we encourage you to get involved, to join campaigns, fuel your curiosity and make the most of your time at University, and all this and more is possible under the roof of your SU.

Stellify is the University’s prestigious extracurricular award that gives you the chance to make a difference in a way that feels authentic to you, your passions and interests.   

Through volunteering, leadership roles and tackling global challenges, you’ll take action to help further causes you truly care about during your time at Manchester.   

Start your Stellify journey. 

You have the chance to join the hundreds of Manchester students who’ve chosen to study abroad at one of our partner institutions during their degree, either for a year, semester or a summer. 

If you have any questions or want to find out how you can study abroad, speak to the Go Abroad team in the Atrium (1st floor of University Place) between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.   

Find out more. 

Volunteering is a great way to enhance your university experience. You can make new friends, become part of the local community, and develop new skills that will look great on your CV. Volunteering also counts towards the Stellify Award.  

There is a wide range of opportunities for you to get involved with, from supporting other students to engaging with charities and not-for-profit organisations in the wider community.  

Learn more about  volunteering at Manchester. 

Sport and fitness at Manchester isn't just about team sports. You'll find a huge variety of physical activities, sports and facilities to suit every individual lifestyle, from free sporting activities to gyms and fitness classes.

There are also more than 165 recreational teams across ten campus sport leagues and 70+plus sports clubs you could sign up to.

Find out more about UoM Sport.

We recognise the important role that faith and spirituality play in many students’ lives. At the University – and across Manchester – we celebrate a multi-faith community.  

On campus there are lots of dedicated spaces for faith and worship, including two chaplaincy centres, prayer rooms and a host of religious clubs and societies within our Students’ Union.  

We’re committed to creating a place of study where you’re treated fairly and diversity is celebrated. Read about our EDI ambitions. 

Part-time work is a great way for you to earn some extra money and gain useful work experience while you study.   

The University recommends that students work for no more than 15 hours per week, or as advised in your programme handbook. This is so that you can achieve the right balance between your studies, other commitments and the need to earn money to support yourself.  

If you're an international student, check your visa to see what hours you can work outside of your studies.

Find out more on our Careers Service website, or browse the live vacancies on CareerConnect and the SU jobs page.