About The University of Manchester

Britain's largest single-site university with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future.

Research excellence - The University has an exceptional record of generating and sharing new ideas and the quality, breadth and volume of its research activity is unparalleled in the UK.

Our history - The University is built on the shoulders of academic giants and can lay claim to 25 Nobel Prize winners amongst its former staff and students.

President's mission - The President and Vice-Chancellor's mission is to make The University of Manchester one of the leading universities in the world by 2015.

A responsible university - We are committed to providing a dynamic working and learning environment, where every member of our community is valued for their contribution and individuality.