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A welcoming community for students from China

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is one of the United Kingdom’s largest universities with students from more than 160 different countries. We continue to be one of the most popular a destination for students from China due our strong rankings and welcoming community.

The University also works closely with our student societies, including the Chinese Student and Scholars Association (CSSA). 

Located in the city of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, our campus is short journey from the UK’s largest Chinatown, as well as many international restaurants and supermarkets. Our city is also home to one of the largest shopping malls in the UK, the third largest stadium in the UK, and the largest arena in the UK. 

On these pages you will find useful information for students from Mainland China who are thinking about studying at our university.  

World-leading research

We are recognised as a global powerhouse of research, with 93% of the University’s research activity assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Confucius Institute

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is the proud home of the second  in the UK, a partnership between The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) and Beijing Normal University. The Institute received its approval from Hanban in July 2005 and was formally launched in October 2006.

In addition to providing Mandarin language teaching and teacher training, the Confucius Institute also delivers a rich programme of events to promote the understanding of Chinese culture and contemporary China.

World rankings

Using different methodologies, international rankings typically compare universities from across the globe for their research performance and academic reputation.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University (from the UK and overseas) are required to show evidence of English language proficiency.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English language in order to be granted a student route visa to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often called the ‘B2 level’.

Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases, these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level.

Further information about our English language policy, including a list of some of the English language qualifications we accept.

Some Schools ask that the appropriate score has been met before you apply for a course, while others give conditional offers subject to applicants achieving our general entry requirement level of English language proficiency before starting the course.

Under certain circumstances, the University may consider IGCSE/O-level English, or International Baccalaureate Language (English) or Language and Literature (English) at high grades as a recognised English language qualification.

Other entry requirements

Please note that this is general information only. Faculties and Schools have different entry requirements and some qualifications may not be acceptable for certain courses, so it is important to check with the School directly before you apply.

Some courses have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work with the application or previous study of a particular subject.

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Abroad

If you are currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at any accredited Chinese university or college of higher education, you can apply to spend a semester or full year here at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.

The Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Abroad programmes are well suited to students from China, who find they can take advantage of the period of study abroad that is increasingly possible in many Chinese undergraduate degree programmes.

You can join us for a single semester or the full academic year, and can choose from a wide range of courses.

Entry requirements for study abroad students are a minimum 80% (B) grade average.

• More about The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ's Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Abroad programmes

Scholarship and funding opportunities 

A number of ?Faculty, School and programme-specific scholarships?are available to students.? 

For PhDs, the University offers various competitive bursaries via individual Schools and research groups for well-qualified candidates. Please check with your prospective academic School for details, and visit the University’s postgraduate research?funding database.

Chevening Scholarships 

Students from China may apply for a? ?for taught master’s courses or for??for PhD programmes. 

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is pleased to continue the formal partnership with the China Scholarship Council to develop high-calibre research collaborations between UK and Chinese universities and research institutions. We offer a prestigious??(PDF, 812KB)?with the China Scholarship Council for PhD study.?Up to 52 scholarships will be supported per academic year, across our three Faculties as below: 

• 40 PhD tuition-fee waivers for subjects within the? 

• Six PhD tuition-fee waivers for subjects within the?Faculty of Humanities 

• Six PhD tuition-fee waivers for subjects within the? 

Application deadline 

The current application deadline for September 2026 entry has now passed. 

How to apply

?(PDF, 347KB) for more information and details on how to apply.? 

Contact Shemsah Farooq, International Relations Officer, International Development Division at??for any questions. 

Careers

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has an excellent reputation among employers in the UK, China, and around the world.?

The top 10 organisations that hire our Chinese graduates are:

• Deloitte
• Bank of China
• PwC
• KPMG
• Ernst & Young
• HSBC
• IBM
• Accenture
• Siemens
• Standard Chartered Bank

We are the most targeted university by top employers () and have close links with organisations in Mainland China as well as Hong Kong SAR. 

Our outstanding careers service is available throughout your studies and after graduation. They offer a range of expert support, including: 

• help to find part-time jobs and internships; 
• access to fairs, workshops and presentations attracting more than 600 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors a year; 
• one-to-one discussions with careers consultants the?International Mentoring programme, which allows students to connect with alumni across the globe for career advice, feedback and networking; 
• the online ‘Career Connect’ platform, which advertises vacancies across the world. 

Find out more on our?.? 

Our graduates also benefit from one of the largest Chinese alumni associations for UK universities. Follow the group on Weibo (/manchesteralumni). 

Alumni

The Alliance Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Business School (Alliance MBS) has a China Alumni Group which works alongside the University's main .

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ welcomes students from all over the world, creating a vibrant, inclusive community you can quickly feel part of.

Partnerships

Academic and research links with prestigious Chinese universities

Extensive research links have been established between The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ and a number of top Universities involving a wide range of subjects. Key links in China include:

• Tsinghua University
• Fudan University
• Nanjing University
• Zhejiang University
• Harbin Institute of Technology
• Shanghai Jiaotong University
• Beijing Normal University
• Peking University Health Sciences Centre
• Renmin University of China

Civic link between Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ and Wuhan

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has extensive civic links with Wuhan which include educational and business links. Incubators are set up to encourage the businesses to tap into the expertise and knowledge offered by two cities, particularly the universities.

Societies

 is home to more than 400 societies, including several that are specifically for students from China or students who are interested in Chinese culture. 

Chinese Students and Scholars Association in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

The?(CSSA-MAN) is a large and popular society which organises various social activities among international students and scholars in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ. 

The association is supported by the Education Section of the Chinese Consulate General in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ and has over 3,000 registered members. 

You can learn more about the society on the  

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ University Chinese Students Society

 is one of the largest Chinese Student bodies in the UK.

The main objective of the society is to help students in The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ to provide invaluable experiences through events and activities the society host every year.

Consulate-General of PRC in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

The  can also provide students with support during their time in the UK.

Virtual Open Days

If there are no current opportunities to meet us, you can still discover what it’s like to study at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.

By joining one of our virtual open days, you can explore the campus, accommodation and the city, join live sessions and Q&As with staff and current students - and get a real feel for student life and support available to you from application to graduation. It’s your chance to connect and ask questions.

• Undergraduate virtual open days
• Postgraduate taught information sessions
• Postgraduate research virtual open days

Campus tours

Thinking of visiting campus? Learn more about our international student campus tours.

If you have any questions about studying at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, our International Office are here to help. Complete the enquiry form below and a member of the team will get back to you. 

Social media

You can keep up to date with the latest news from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ on our social media feeds:

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Educational advisers (agents)

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has officially appointed overseas educational advisers (sometimes called agents) in China.

Beijing Wiseway Consulting Co. Ltd

Beijing Wiseway has offices across mainland China. For further information please visit the .

Beijing Wiseway Consulting Co
11&12A Floor
Hesheng Jiaye Plaza
32 Zhongguancun Avenue
Haidian District
Beijing

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tel: +861 068 946 699
fax: +861 088 817 838
email: international@wiseway.com.cn 

EIC Group

EIC has a large number of offices across China. Please visit  for further information.

EIC Group
Room 705
Building A
Jianwai SOHO
39 East 3rd-Ring Rd
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022

tel: +861 058 781 616
fax: +861 058 694 393
email: eic@eic.org.cn

Golden Arrow Overseas Consulting

Golden Arrow has a number of offices across China. To find your nearest office please visit the .

Golden Arrow Overseas Consulting Shanghai
Suite 703
Tian An Center
No 338 Nanjing West Road
Shanghai 200002

tel: +862 163 595 353
fax: +862 163 278 885
email: goldenarrowsh@ukpass.org

JJL Overseas Education Consulting

JJL has branch offices throughout China. Please visit the  for more details.

JJL Overseas Education Consulting
5th Floor
Mi Yang Tower
Yong An Dong Li
Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue
Beijing 100022

tel: +861 065 685 656
fax: +861 065 686 116
email: serviceuk1@jjl.cn

Shinyway Education

Shinway Education has a large number of offices in cities across China. To find your nearest branch please visit the .

Shinyway Education
4F Area A, Dragon Century Plaza
No.1 Hangda Road
Hangzhou 310007

tel: +865 718 790 1122
fax: +865 718 790 1099
email: uk@shinyway.com.cn

UKEC Education

UK Division, Room 111
Intensive Language Training Centre
Sichuan University
Chengdu City
Sichuan Province 610065

tel: +862 885 405 813
fax: +862 885 460 175
email: chengdu@ukec.net.cn

For details of all of UKEC’s offices please see .

Working with an educational adviser or agent

If you are planning to seek the support of an educational adviser or ‘agent’, we would strongly recommend that you first refer to British Councils' . 

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ’s contracted educational advisers are trusted, trained representatives of the institution. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please email international@manchester.ac.uk.