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Our guide to accommodation, wellbeing, finances, travel and more is the place to start your Manchester journey.</p> </div> <div class="flex-grid usp"> <div class="grid-cell"> <div class="copy"> <h3>Global top 5</h3> <p>We鈥檙e a world leader for social and environmental impact (<i>THE</i>, 2024)</p> </div> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/usp-icons/top-uni_black.svg" alt="" /> </div> <div class="grid-cell"> <div class="copy"> <h3>Welcoming community</h3> <p>Our community is committed to building a better future.</p> </div> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/usp-icons/globe_black.svg" alt="" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="d.en.840067" tabindex="-1"> <h2 class="primary">Key information about starting at Manchester</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.843078" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Become a student</h3> <p><span>Make sure you’ve completed IT sign up and online registration.</span></p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - 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secondary" href="/get-ready/health-wellbeing-safety/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about health and wellbeing</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 298'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/GR-health-and-wellbeing-500.jpg" alt="" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/GR-health-and-wellbeing-500.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.840071" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Finance and funding</h3> <p>Everything from paying your fees to opening a student bank account.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="/get-ready/finance-and-funding/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about finance and funding</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 298'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/GR-Finance-500.jpg" alt="" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/GR-Finance-500.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.843851" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>AskMe</h4> <p>Whether you’re on campus or studying online, our AskMe ambassadors are here to help answer your questions.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="/welcome-and-induction/student-life/askme/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> ; about AskMe</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 298'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/AskMe-GR-hp-500.jpg" alt="Student with coffee" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/AskMe-GR-hp-500.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="Student with coffee" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.843843" tabindex="-1"> <h2>International guidance</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.843844" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>Welcome to Manchester</h4> <div class="sub-heading"><p><span>We're looking forward to welcoming you to Manchester and we want to make the transition from your home country to the UK as easy as possible.</span></p></div> <p><span>We've put together some useful information around travel to help you prepare for your journey.</span></p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="/get-ready/travel-and-visas/getting-to-manchester/">Getting to Manchester</a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 298'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/Welcome-to-Manchester-500.jpg" alt="Students in Northern Quarter" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/Welcome-to-Manchester-500.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="Students in Northern Quarter" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.840070" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Travel and visas</h3> <p>Supporting your journey if you’re joining us from overseas.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="/get-ready/travel-and-visas/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> about travel and visas</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 720 450'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/GR-travel-and-visas-720.jpg" alt="Female student looking off camera" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/GR-travel-and-visas-720.jpg" width="720" height="450" alt="Female student looking off camera" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.843845" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>Healthcare in the UK</h4> <p><span>We take the health, wellbeing and safety of our students seriously and support you to stay happy and healthy at the University.</span></p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="/get-ready/travel-and-visas/healthcare/">Learn about UK healthcare</a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 720 450'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/Riddi-3-gr-uk-healthcare-720.jpg" alt="Indian student sitting in the SU" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/Riddi-3-gr-uk-healthcare-720.jpg" width="720" height="450" alt="Indian student sitting in the SU" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.843849" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>Key dates</h4> <p>From term times to graduation, here are the key dates to note in your diary during The University of Manchester’s academic year.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/key-dates/">Find out about key dates</a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 720 450'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/GR-key-dates-720-450.jpg" alt="Man and woman in Christies Bistro" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/GR-key-dates-720-450.jpg" width="720" height="450" alt="Man and woman in Christies Bistro" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.843846" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>Information sessions</h4> <p>We offer a wide range of information sessions with key support teams across the University.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/virtual/webinars/">Register now<span class="screenreader"> : for one of our remote sessions</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 720 450'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/Nguyen-9-live-sessions-gr-720x450-edited-180821.jpg" alt="Asian student at his computer in a yellow chair" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/Nguyen-9-live-sessions-gr-720x450-edited-180821.jpg" width="720" height="450" alt="Asian student at his computer in a yellow chair" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.840079" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Discover the city of Manchester</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.840081" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-video"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Explore Manchester together</h3> <div class="sub-heading"><p>We round up the best cheap activities in the city for you and your mates.</p></div> <p>You’ll make lots of new friends during your time here – and there’s an amazing city right on your doorstep to explore together.</p> <p>In this video, we set two teams of students a challenge: in just two hours, how many fun cheap things could they find to do? With bars, museums, shopping and great food to enjoy, watch them rise to the task and find out what kind of activities they got up to. </p> </div> </div> <div class="video"> <div class="embed-container"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/slLZZ0oEx_E" title="Video: Welcome to Manchester" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.840073" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Supporting you</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.840074" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>Help and support services</h4> <div class="sub-heading"><p>There’s so much to do and think about in your preparation for starting or returning to your studies.</p></div> <p>We try to provide as much help and support as possible to make the process of becoming a student straightforward. If you find yourself confused or in need of some help then we're here for you.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 301'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/Help-and-support-services-500.jpg" alt="Student in pink jumper" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/Help-and-support-services-500.jpg" width="500" height="301" alt="Student in pink jumper" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-half" id="d.en.840075" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>Cost of living</h4> <p>We understand that the rising cost of living is a concern for many. We have plenty of advice and support available to help you with your finances.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="https://www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/finances/cost-of-living/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> : cost of living</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 298'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/GR-cost-of-living-500.jpg" alt="Male and female student with drinks talk to barman" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/GR-cost-of-living-500.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="Male and female student with drinks talk to barman" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-half" id="d.en.840077" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h4"> <h4>Support services</h4> <p>Whether you need support with IT, finance or accommodation, we're here to help.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="secondary" data-ctatype="Landing page - secondary" href="/get-ready/help-support/">Find out more<span class="screenreader"> : help and support services</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 301'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/GR-support-services-500.jpg" alt="Female student talking to support worker" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/GR-support-services-500.jpg" width="500" height="301" alt="Female student talking to support worker" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.840781" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Download your guide</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.840782" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Your Get Ready guide</h3> <p>Download our Get Ready Guide for all the key information you need before joining us, and discover how you can make the most of your time here at Manchester.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="https://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=72879">Download your Get Ready guide (PDF,3.83MB)</a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 300'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/Get-Ready-Guide-2024-500x298.jpg" alt="" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/Get-Ready-Guide-2024-500x298.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.952339" tabindex="-1"> <h2>Next steps</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.952348" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>What next</h3> <p>Here are a few things you can do to get started ahead of your arrival in Manchester.</p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 500 298'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/get-ready/Next-steps-500.jpg" alt="Woman sat at computer" /> <noscript><img src="/get-ready/Next-steps-500.jpg" width="500" height="298" alt="Woman sat at computer" /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion timeline" id="d.en.952349"> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952350"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952350-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-952350" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Activate your IT account</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-952350" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-952350-button"> <p>Follow our guidance to <a href="https://www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk/get-ready/become-a-student/activate-it-account/">activate your IT account</a> and begin your registration as a student.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952351"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952351-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-952351" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Check out our accommodation</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-952351" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-952351-button"> <p>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk/get-ready/accommodation/">student accommodation</a> we have available, what to do next and what to expect when you arrive.</p> <p>You can also <a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/accommodation/student-accommodation/search/">use our search tool</a> to find the room type that best suits you, and complete our <a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/accommodation/apply/">online application form for halls accommodation</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952352"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952352-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-952352" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Register with a GP</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-952352" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-952352-button"> <p><a href="https://www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk/get-ready/health-wellbeing-safety/">Sign up with a general practitioner</a>, and learn more about the <a href="https://www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk/get-ready/travel-and-visas/healthcare/">practical and mental health and wellbeing support</a> we have available.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.961887"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-961887-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-961887" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Register with our Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-961887" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-961887-button"> <p>The University has a dedicated <a href="https://www.dass.manchester.ac.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://www.dass.manchester.ac.uk/">Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)</a> to support disabled* students and staff.</p> <p>We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your support can be agreed and arranged ready for the start of your course. This includes if you've previously been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and will allow us to signpost you to our support and wellbeing services should you need them. It's all confidential and won't affect your application or your place with us.</p> <p><a href="https://www.dass.manchester.ac.uk/how-do-i-get-support/how-do-i-register/">Register with DASS</a>.</p> <p>*In the UK, the term 'disability' includes:</p> <ul> <li>medical conditions</li> <li>neurodivergence</li> <li>sensory issues</li> <li>specific learning difficulties</li> <li>mobility difficulties</li> <li>mental health difficulties</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952354"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952354-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-952354" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Make a visa application</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-952354" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-952354-button"> <p>Download our guides to <a href="https://www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk/get-ready/travel-and-visas/visas-and-immigration/">completing your online visa application</a>.</p> <p>You can also <a href="/get-ready/travel-and-visas/#d.en.965666">watch our video</a> in which our staff answer some of your most frequently-asked questions.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952357"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952357-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-952357" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Discover money tips</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-952357" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-952357-button"> <p>If you’re an international student, discover <a href="https://www.welcome.manchester.ac.uk/get-ready/finance-and-funding/set-up-bank-account/tips-with-money/">how people use money in the UK</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952362"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952362-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-952362" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Attend our virtual information sessions</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-952362" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-952362-button"> <p><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/virtual/webinars/">Stream or book a place on our webinars</a> for information for prospective UK and international students looking to join the University.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952364"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952364-button" aria-controls="accordion-item-952364" aria-expanded="true" data-contenttype="Accordion" disabled><span class="text"><span class="title">Hear from our students</span></span><span class="icon"></span></button></h2> <div class="accordion-item-content" id="accordion-item-952364" aria-labelledby="accordion-item-952364-button"> <p>Listen to our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5rQkeUe8ZU8jPmSqq0IU6K">Manchester Voices podcast</a> on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5rQkeUe8ZU8jPmSqq0IU6K">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/manchester-voices-a-student-podcast-from-the/id1517645151">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCOlTiiMQ6FynXGfucumPQ7ZyQZ-Gl4m8">YouTube</a>, where three of our students chat about university life.</p> <p>And if you want to find out more about student life, you can <a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/chat-with-our-students/">chat with our student ambassadors</a> and ask any questions you have about life at Manchester.</p> </div> </div> <div class="accordion-item" id="d.en.952366"> <h2><button class="accordion-item-button" id="accordion-item-952366-button" 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