Oasis, Joy Division, Stone Roses … What connects these three amazing bands? Manchester, of course, one of the largest English cities, famous for two rival football clubs. Music and football are undoubtedly the main showcase of the city, but it offers much more attractions. Well, you may be surprised that this is the city with the largest student population in all of Europe. Find out more!
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Why should you study in Manchester?
As we said before, Manchester is the city with the largest student population in all of Europe. Numerous bars, clubs and cafes are conducive to integration as well as making and strengthening new friendships. The area known as the “North Quarter”, where parties end only in the morning is particularly noteworthy. Additionally, there are a lot of local breweries and vinyl stores … All this contributes to a fantastic student atmosphere in the city.
In Manchester alone, there are 500,000 residents, while Greater Manchester, the metropolitan area – almost 3 million people. Many of them are foreigners, and multiculturalism can be felt here at every step. The musical climate of the city is in turn favored by the largest concert hall in Great Britain, Manchester Evening News Arena.
In addition to the rich nightlife, Manchester has a lot of attractions to offer, especially for football fans – during Manchester United matches the city has an amazing atmosphere. As for other attractions, people interested in Eastern cuisine will be delighted with the multitude of places that serve them – within Wilmslow Road itself there are numerous restaurants with Turkish, Lebanese or Indian dishes.
The great advantage of Manchester is its location – the city is located just an hour from three airports: Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. Thirty minutes trip by train can also take you to the charming Peak District National Park.
What are the colleges in Manchester? Which ones are particularly worth paying attention to?
Below are two colleges in Manchester that offer notable courses for students: Middlesex University and Solent University – both of which belong to the QA Higher Education organization.
Manchester also has well-equipped educational facilities, such as Central Library.
How to start studying in Manchester?
The application process in order to study in Manchester may not be too complicated, but it differs from that to Polish universities. You have to apply to all English universities through one system called UCAS, in which you need to set up an account and then complete the individual sections. The student can make up to 5 choices. In practice, this means that you have the opportunity to choose one field of study at five universities, five fields of study at one university or, for example, three fields of study at one university and two various fields on different universities at once.
During the recruitment process you will need the following documents:
Before beginning your studies, you should also ensure adequate accommodation for yourself. Middlesex University cooperates with people who privately rent their apartments to students and supports them in finding suitable accommodation. If you study at Solent University, you should take care of accommodation yourself, for example by renting a room in a private apartment.
