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class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.941257" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Open days </h3> <p>Join us for one of our undergraduate virtual or on-campus open days and find out more about finance, accommodation and life as a Manchester student.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="/study/undergraduate/open-days-visits/">Book now<span class="screenreader"> : open days</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 601 496'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/study/undergraduate/UG-study-section-images_hp-cta-box_open-days.jpg" alt="The University of Manchester's Whitworth building exterior" /> <noscript><img src="/study/undergraduate/UG-study-section-images_hp-cta-box_open-days.jpg" width="601" height="496" alt="The University of Manchester's Whitworth building exterior" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell width-quarter" id="d.en.941260" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>International students </h3> <p>Learn more about English language requirements, country-specific information and ways to meet us at an event near you.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="/study/international/">Find out more <span class="screenreader"> : information for international students</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 601 496'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/study/undergraduate/UG-study-section-images_hp-cta-box_international.jpg" alt="Two students chatting on a bench" /> <noscript><img src="/study/undergraduate/UG-study-section-images_hp-cta-box_international.jpg" width="601" height="496" alt="Two students chatting on a bench" /></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="grid-cell 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<div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Student life</h3> <p>Our campus and our city offers you an exciting range of opportunities to explore outside of your studies.</p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="/study/student-life/">Explore more<span class="screenreader"> : the Manchester experience</span></a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 601 496'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/study/undergraduate/UG-study-section-images_hp-cta-box_manchester-experience.jpg" alt="Two students laughing " /> <noscript><img src="/study/undergraduate/UG-study-section-images_hp-cta-box_manchester-experience.jpg" width="601" height="496" alt="Two students laughing " /></noscript> </div> </div> </div> </section><section id="d.en.978435" tabindex="-1"> <h2 class="primary">Your undergraduate journey</h2> <div class="flex-grid"> <div class="grid-cell width-full" id="d.en.978436" tabindex="-1"> <div class="card copy-image"> <div class="padding"> <div class="copy first-heading-h3"> <h3>Key dates and timeline</h3> <p>Discover more about the process to becoming an undergraduate student at Manchester with our step-by-step timeline, and find out some of the key application dates for 2025. </p> <p class="cta"> <a class="primary" data-ctatype="Landing page - primary" href="/study/undergraduate/key-dates/">Find out more</a> </p> </div> </div> <img class="lazy2" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 720 406'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="/study/undergraduate/Study-at-Manchester-1-(1).jpg" alt="Smiling student in the grounds of the University. 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You’ll benefit from our continuous investment in facilities and courses led by distinguished academics working at the forefront of their subjects. </p> <p><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/reputation/rankings/" title="Manchester's rankings">Discover more about our University rankings</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-891185"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-891185-button" aria-controls="expander-891185" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Award-winning Careers Service</p> <p class="description">Second most targeted university by leading graduate employers*.</p> </div> <img class="" src="/study/undergraduate/brief-case-purple-icon.svg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander " id="expander-891185" hidden>  <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-891185" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-891185-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content "> <img src="/study/undergraduate/brief-case-purple-icon.svg" alt="" class= ""/> <div class="copy dark-bullets"> <h3>Award-winning Careers Service</h3> <p><em>*(<span class="ui-provider ed bmj bmk bml bmm bmn bmo bmp bmq bmr bms bmt bmu bmv bmw bmx bmy bmz bna bnb bnc bnd bne bnf bng bnh bni bnj bnk bnl bnm bnn bno bnp bnq" dir="ltr"><em>The Graduate Market in 2024, </em></span>High Fliers Research)</em></p> <p>Our global links, job market insight and work experience opportunities will help you prepare for an outstanding career.</p> <p>Take advantage of our award-winning Careers Service (<em>StudentCrowd</em>, 2022) before, during and after your time at Manchester.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-891187"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-891187-button" aria-controls="expander-891187" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Top UK city to live in</p> <p class="description">Manchester is the UK鈥檚 most liveable city*.</p> </div> <img class="" src="/study/undergraduate/town-hall-purple-icon.svg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander " id="expander-891187" hidden>  <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-891187" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-891187-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content "> <img src="/study/undergraduate/town-hall-purple-icon.svg" alt="" class= ""/> <div class="copy dark-bullets"> <h3>Top UK city to live in</h3> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW254929172 BCX8"> <p><em>*(The Economist’s Global Liveability Index, 2022)</em></p> <p>The first of Britain's great modern cities, Manchester is a true original; a city that’s proud to do things differently.</p> <p>Look forward to an exciting mix of sport, entertainment, art, culture, shopping and much more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/student-life/city/">Get to know the city of Manchester</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-891189"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-891189-button" aria-controls="expander-891189" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Inclusive and diverse community</p> <p class="description">Home to one of the UK鈥檚 largest international student populations.</p> </div> <img class="" src="/study/undergraduate/hands-around-people-purple-icon.svg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander " id="expander-891189" hidden>  <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-891189" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-891189-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content "> <img src="/study/undergraduate/hands-around-people-purple-icon.svg" alt="" class= ""/> <div class="copy dark-bullets"> <h3>A diverse community</h3> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW263611144 BCX8"> <p>We're proud of our thriving, vibrant and diverse community of students and staff, with more than 44,000 students from 177 countries studying here, and 550,000 alumni worldwide.  </p> <p>Find out more about <a href="https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/" title="Manchester international students">our offering for international students</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="card is-collapsed" id="card-891186"> <button class="card-inner js-expander" id="expander-891186-button" aria-controls="expander-891186" aria-expanded="false" data-contenttype="Grid of expanding cards"> <div class="copy"> <p class="title">Making a difference</p> <p class="description">Number one in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact*.</p> </div> <img class="" src="/study/undergraduate/globe-purple-icon.svg" alt="" /> <div class="expand"><svg version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 13 8"><polygon class="chevron-arrow-down" points="13 1.6 11.4 0 6.5 4.8 1.6 0 0 1.6 4.9 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.5 7.9 8.1 6.4 8.1 6.4 13 1.6"/></svg></div> </button> <div class="card-expander " id="expander-891186" hidden>  <button class="js-collapser" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="collapser-891186" aria-expanded="false" id="collasper-891186-button"> <img src="https://assets.manchester.ac.uk/corporate/images/design/icon-close-white.svg" alt="Close" /> </button> <div class="card-expander-content "> <img src="/study/undergraduate/globe-purple-icon.svg" alt="" class= ""/> <div class="copy dark-bullets"> <h3>Making a difference</h3> <p><em>*(Times Higher Education </em>University Impact Rankings 2024<em>)</em></p> <p>Social responsibility is one of our core goals and we’re committed to creating a healthier, fairer and greener world through teaching and learning, research and public engagement. 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