Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Manchester. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural sciences | 70 | $40,267 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 68 | $36,361 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 41 | $40,267 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 31 | $36,361 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 28 | $30,301 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 25 | $36,361 | See → |
| Social sciences | 16 | $30,301 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 11 | $30,301 | See → |
| Psychology | 11 | $36,361 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 8 | $40,267 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $36,361 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $40,267 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 5 | $40,267 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | $30,301 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $33,331 | See → |
Costs and entry
128 courses mention scholarships. 197 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Manchester
The job market for the University of Manchester's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Manchester cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $36,361 a year; half of the University of Manchester's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $36,361 and $40,267. Most courses last 3 years. Fees vary by field: natural sciences courses are typically $40,267, humanities & languages $30,301.
How is the University of Manchester ranked?
The University of Manchester is ranked #35 by QS (2026), #56 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #46 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #35 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#10) and Petroleum Engineering (#10).
What IELTS score does the University of Manchester need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (261 of the 332 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Manchester offer?
331 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are natural sciences (70), life sciences & biotechnology (68) and engineering & technology (41).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Manchester's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.