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Why study in Manchester?

Manchester is one the world’s most popular cities for students.  Here are just a few reasons to join the nearly 100,000 students who call it home.

UK’s Most Liveable City

Manchester boasts a diverse culture, thriving local economy, world-class infrastructure, affordable housing and a vibrant nightlife.  No surprise then that the Economist Intelligence Unit has named Manchester the UK’s Most Liveable City on numerous occasions in the last decade.

Best in Britain for Business

Manchester is home to emerging sectors, ground-breaking innovation, and industry-leading brands.  As a result, Manchester offers a world of opportunity and enables our Business and Management students to enjoy work placements with leading businesses based in the city.

In recognition of the influence the city has on the UK economy, in 2019 Manchester was ranked Best City in Britain for Business by Management Today.

Top in digital technology

In 2020, Manchester was named the UK’s Top Digital Tech City in an AI survey by The Data City.  Home to almost 19,000 digital tech businesses from start-ups to giants like Amazon, Manchester is a hub for digital innovation and the ideal place to launch a related career.  Creative Arts and Digital Media and Computing qualifications from UCEN Manchester provide the ideal platform to start your journey.

Diverse, practical and supported offer at UCEN Manchester

Moving to a new city can be challenging.  Future U, our dedicated Student Support Service, is here to help with a free counselling service, welfare advice, disability support and more - delivered by our award-winning staff who are committed to helping you succeed.