Why Choose Manchester For University?

Making the big step to University? There’s a lot of factors you will need to consider when choosing the right city to study in. Whatever your lifestyle preferences are, we’re sure that Manchester can be the perfect place for you. Let’s break it down…

Our city is home to two highly-ranked universities: the University of Manchester (UoM) and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). These institutions offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of fields. At both universities, you’ll have access to industry-standard equipment and technology, with state-of-the-art facilities across multiple buildings on the campus grounds. Both MMU and UoM are great choices for University, but if you’re not yet convinced about Manchester, maybe the city itself can persuade you.

A vibrant and innovative arts and culture scene has always been integral to the identity of Manchester, with the city-centre hosting a variety of museums, galleries, theatres, music venues, and festivals. People travel from all over the world to hear our musicians, see our landmarks and experience the buzz. Data shows up to 120 million tourists visit our city every year - and it comes as no surprise - there’s more than enough here to keep you entertained!

Which brings us to Manchester’s specialty when it comes to entertainment. Football. Between Manchester United and Manchester City, there is a combined online following of over 130 million people; making the Manchester derby one of the biggest and best rivalries across all competitive sports worldwide. Why not look to secure some tickets to a game? With such high demand, it’s not always easy, try one of League Cup or early FA Cup games for the best chances to get one.

Manchester’s not short of venues to play or watch sports, some of the best venues include old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester Basketball Centre at Belle Vue to see the Giants or Manchester Aquatics Centre when the national championships roll round..

If you’re the outdoorsy type, Manchester will have you rearing to explore, as there are over 1,000 hectares of public parks space encompassing 160 parks and green spaces. Manchester is also within easy reach of the Peak District National Park and other natural beauty spots, meaning you’ll be spoilt for choice on where to venture first. But how would you get there?

Most boroughs around Greater Manchester are easily interconnected by rail and road. This gives you the freedom the explore England far and wide, whilst knowing there are plenty of valid routes and methods of transport able to take you back to your locality. Want to know more about the best transportation options? Check out our blog on Transport In Manchester here!

As the cost of living increases, watching those pennies is at the top of everyone’s list, Manchester is generally priced lower when compared to other major cities in the UK, however, don’t expect penthouse suites and skyline views to be covered in your student loan; the closer you get to the city-centre, the more expensive it is.

For students, there’s options for you to pick from, varying from University owned halls, the most popular choice for first year students. PBSAs are also popular, these are private halls of residence that often come with gyms and other great amenities but note that a premium price accompanies them. Finally there’s HMOs, your classic share student home where second and third years tend to live with their friends. When you rent a private home with Luxome, we save you the hassle of sorting out bill payments every month, as our rent is an all-inclusive price. Though all our homes are currently taken for the next academic year, you can join our waiting list here.