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University of Manchester
About
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The main campus is south of Manchester City Centre on Oxford Road. The university is considered a red brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century. The current University of Manchester was formed in 2004 following the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Scie...
The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England. The main campus is south of Manchester City Centre on Oxford Road. The university is considered a red brick university, a product of the civic university movement of the late 19th century. The current University of Manchester was formed in 2004 following the merger of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and the Victoria University of Manchester. This followed a century of the two institutions working closely with one another.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 123 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 43,470
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 46%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
52 subjectsQS
52 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 32 | 72.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 41 | 68.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 41 | 66.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 48 | 73.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =51 | 72.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 53 | 70.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 57 | 70.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 76 | 65.7 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 92 | 50.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 99 | 55.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
US News
42 subjectsOrganization Structure
Related unitsschool of Architecture in Manchester, England, United Kingdom
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Manchester?
University of Manchester's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =40, THE Rank 56, ARWU Rank 46, US News Rank 68.
When was University of Manchester founded?
University of Manchester was founded in 1824.
What are the top subjects at University of Manchester?
Top subjects at University of Manchester include: Geography, Development Studies, Physics & Astronomy, Nursing, Dentistry.
Where is University of Manchester located?
University of Manchester is located in Manchester, United Kingdom.