A large public university, gained university status in 1992. Origins in Manchester Mechanics’ Institution (1824) and Manchester School of Design (1838). Focus on creative arts, education, business, and professional courses.
Address: All Saints Building, Manchester, M15 6BH, England, United Kingdom
Art and Design, Education, Business
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with creative industries, businesses, and public sector in Manchester and the North West. Emphasis on employability, apprenticeships, and community engagement.
Research:
Practice-based and applied research in areas such as art and design (Manchester School of Art), education, health, digital technologies, and sustainability (Fuel Cell Innovation Centre).
Famous Alumnis:
Steve Coogan, Julie Walters, Sarah Burton, John Bishop, L.S. Lowry (attended predecessor)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4600
Current students***:
39000
Foreign students***:
15%
Cumulative former students***:
255000
Pros
Large and diverse university, strong in creative and vocational subjects, located in Manchester city centre, good industry links.
Cons
Lower research ranking than University of Manchester, focus is more on teaching and applied skills, large student numbers.
Best For
Students looking for creative, vocational, or professional degrees in a large, vibrant city university with a focus on employability and practical skills.
- Creative Design Strategies, Design for Sustainability, Design Thinking, Digital Marketing, Innovation, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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