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University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a large research-intensive Russell Group university based on a city-centre campus in Manchester. It has one of the biggest international student communities in the UK and is known for engineering, computer science, business (Alliance Manchester Business School), health sciences and social sciences.

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Location: Manchester, England
Undergraduate fees: £29,800 – £39,700
Postgraduate fees: £31,400 – £41,400
Intakes: September
IELTS (undergraduate): Typically 6.5 overall with 6.0-6.5 in each component; Law 7.0 (6.5 each); Nursing 7.0
IELTS (postgraduate): Varies by course: 6.5 overall (6.0 each) for e.g. Public Health, up to 7.0 overall (6.5 each) for Computer Science courses
Note: Ranges are international fees on the course pages checked for 2027 entry; Medicine, Dentistry and MBA programmes are higher.

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: Sri Lankan A/Ls accepted for direct first-year entry: typically A*AA-ABB depending on course (subject-specific requirements may apply)
Postgraduate: Four-year Special Bachelor or Engineering degree from a reputable university, typically 60-70% overall depending on university and grading scale; three-year degrees considered only with very high results
English: Medium-of-instruction letters are not accepted as English evidence

Source: manchester.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

Global Futures Scholarships for South Asia (including Sri Lanka): £12,000 per year for undergraduates (up to £36,000 over three years) and £12,000 for master's students as a fee discount; application only after receiving an offer (2027 entry).

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Information checked October 2026 from University of Manchester’s official website: manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-in, manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-in, manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/, manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2027/. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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