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The University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027 · overall university

Rank =40 Overall score 84.6 / 100

The University of Manchester in Manchester, United Kingdom. Explore Engineering, business, materials, social sciences, then check the exact programme against your ambitions.

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Overall university, subject and degree rankings answer different questions. These tables should not be treated as interchangeable.

A missing entry is not a claim that a university is unranked. MBA and individual master’s rankings are separate.

Academic strengths

Engineering · business · materials · social sciences

Career signal

Very strong · Strong international brand and employer visibility, especially across Engineering, business, materials, social sciences. Outcomes still depend on programme choice, work rights, internships and language fit.

Study environment

Large urban campus

Campus & city context

City-connected · Explore the city’s employer access, housing costs and commute to your exact campus.

Accreditation context

Programme check · Accreditation belongs to a specific school or programme, not automatically to every degree at the university. Verify the awarding body, accredited unit and current validity for your chosen course.

Notable alumnus or attendee

Benedict Cumberbatch

QS rank and overall score are published ranking measures, checked 6 October 2026. Quadrant’s career and campus descriptions are editorial context, not employment predictions or student-survey scores. Programme requirements and accreditation scope should be verified before applying.

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