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Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ at an internationally recognised, Russell Group university offering outstanding academic quality. 

  • A global top 50 world university with Nobel Prize winners and strong name recognition in the US.
  • Shorter degree durations (3‑year bachelor’s, 1‑year master’s) and lower overall tuition costs.
  • Eligibility for US Federal Student Aid and the GI Bill, alongside prestigious scholarships.
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Welcome

Why US students choose Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ dates back to 1824 and is one of the top higher education institutions in Europe. We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group; equivalent to the Ivy League.

We are one of the UK’s largest campus-based universities, with more than 26,000 undergraduate and 14,000 postgraduate students. We are also the most globally diverse university in the UK, with over 10,000 international students enrolling from over 160 countries worldwide. 

Each year we welcome a growing number of students from across the US, here are some of the reasons why: 

  • Ranking – Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ ranks 46th in the world, 13th in Europe and 6th in the UK in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2025.
  • 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 (REF), 2021. We are also fifth in the UK in terms of research power across 32 subject areas. 
  • Staff – 13:1 student-to-Faculty ratio
  • Campus – an urban campus located within walking distance of downtown Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, one of the largest and most exciting cities in the UK – was recently .
  • City – Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, modern economics, and vegetarianism, communism and feminism
  • Alumni – we have more than 8,500 alumni based in the USA alone. There are Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ alumni based in all 50 states.
  • Cost – tuition and living costs are competitively priced compared to US equivalent universities. We are FAFSA registered and can accept Federal Loans.

World rankings

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

League table World Europe UK
40 16 8
  9  
46 13 6
56   8
1 1 1
9 6 4

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The North American student welcome event takes place each year. 

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Entry requirements

Your journey to Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ starts with your university application – here you’ll find everything you need to know about how to apply, undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements, and helpful resources to guide your next steps.

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒing in the UK vs USA

There are key differences between the UK and the USA education systems. Benefits you’ll enjoy by choosing to study overseas include:

  • Shorter degree courses – a standard UK bachelor's degree (undergraduate) lasts three years, and most master's courses (postgraduate) are just one year long. This means you can get your qualification faster, and pay fewer years of tuition fees, compared to other countries.
  • Specialise from Year 1 – we don’t teach any general education classes, so you can make your passion your priority from the start of your studies with a single major undergraduate degree.
  • Earn while you learn – spend a paid year working in industry with an industrial placement  (part of selected four-year undergraduate courses).
  • Secure your master’s place – you can apply for postgraduate study before you finish your undergraduate qualification.

Learn more about the different types of degree and reasons to study in the UK.

Here you’ll find information about how to submit your application for undergraduate study and the various entry requirements that apply whether you’re joining from high school, community college or transferring from a four-year institution.

Application process

How to apply

  • The only way to apply to The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is via UCAS – the UK’s centralised application portal. UCAS allows you to make a maximum of five applications to UK universities or courses.
  • The Designated Institution Code for The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is 3737.
  • ACT has assigned college code number 7026 to The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ.

You can find out more in our guide to applying or by visiting .

After you’ve submitted your application

  • We aim to respond to your application within two weeks.
  • The UK operates a system of 'conditional' and 'unconditional' offers. If we want to make you an offer, but you haven’t taken your AP tests, we’ll usually issue a conditional offer (subject to you achieving certain test scores). You can submit your test scores after you’ve made your application, and this is usual practice in the UK. It’s for this reason that you must detail tests you are due to take on your UCAS application. A conditional offer is a guaranteed place at the University providing you achieve the conditions set.

Entry requirements

High school

Our entry requirements are transparent and based on standardised test scores (A-level and GCSE requirements) that vary by course.

If you are studying or have completed a US High School Diploma at an accredited school within the US, we typically require qualifications equivalent of:

3 A-levels (at scores such as A*, A, B); and GCSE English and Mathematics/Science (at scores such as A or 7, B or 6, C or 4).

Equivalent qualifications to GCSE (any of the below):

  • SAT I with a score of 1290.
  • ACT with a minimum score of 27.
  • High School diploma with a minimum of 3.0 and grade 12 classes at the grade equivalency of a GCSE exam (for example, A in Mathematics in grade 12 is equivalent to 7 in GCSE in Mathematics).

Equivalent qualifications to 3 A-levels:

Our A-level requirements can typically be met through a combination of: three AP tests or dual enrolment/college level classes taken during high school in separate subjects (including any subject requirements), plus completion of the High School Diploma (for which we do require a specific GPA of 3.0).

We can accept any combination of these requirements, for example one AP test and two dual enrolment/college level classes. These exams will be considered when taken within the past two years before enrolling on your chosen course.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, combined with the vast range in schools and grading scales across the US, we’re unable to provide pre-application confirmation as to whether specific departments and courses will consider a specific college level class or AP test. We recommend getting in touch directly with the admissions team for your course.

It’s not necessary to have taken a full suite of AP tests or college-level classes at the time of application. If you’ll be taking these tests or classes in your senior year and are on track to achieve the scores detailed below, you’ll be eligible to apply.

A-level requirements For AP exams
AP equivalency
A*A*A* 5,5,5,5
A*A*A 5,5,5,5
A*AA 5,5,5
AAA 5,5,5
AAB 5,5,4
ABB 5,4,4

 

For dual enrolment/college level classes:

A-level requirements College level class equivalency**
A* A+
A A/A-
B B+/B/B-

 

**College level classes should be in a named academic subject (rather than practical or recreational) and must be the equivalent of three units/credits or one semester in length.

Subject-specific requirements

No specific AP tests or dual enrolment class will be required for courses that do not have specific A-level or GCSE requirements. Specific AP tests and dual enrolment classes required for courses that have specific A-level or GCSE requirements at scores of A or 7 (or above) are detailed below as per 2023 entry.

Please note: our academic Departments review entry requirements at the beginning of the application cycle and for this reason, we’re not fully able to confirm requirements in advance of accepting applications.

When submitting your UCAS application, it’s essential that you detail target/predicted scores for tests you are due to take in Senior Year, as well as achieved scores for tests you have already completed.

Community College

You’ll need to provide high school grades and standardised tests as though applying directly from high school. You should also provide details of credits taken at Community College or Four-Year College.

Transferring from a Four-Year institution

A minimum GPA of 3.0, preferably 3.3 or above is required for most courses.

If you’re interested in gaining advanced standing* (beginning the course in Year 2), you must demonstrate that studies undertaken to date match what’s been covered in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ. Please note that Year 2 transfers are not available for all courses.

(*Year 2 is the highest advanced standing we offer).

Here you’ll find information about how to submit your application for postgraduate study and general entry requirements.

Application process

How to apply

We accept direct applications, submitted online, for entry to postgraduate degree programmes – the majority of which have no application fee.

Find out more about applying for postgraduate programmes.

After you’ve submitted your application

  • We aim to respond to your application within two weeks.
  • The UK operates a system of 'conditional' and 'unconditional' offers. If we want to make you an offer, but you haven’t graduated, then we’ll usually make you a conditional offer (subject to you achieving a certain GPA). You can submit your GPA after you have made your application, and this is usual practice in the UK. A conditional offer is a guaranteed place at the University providing you achieve the conditions set.

Entry requirements

Exact entry requirements vary by programme, but we generally require:

  • An undergraduate degree.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0, preferably 3.3 or above.

For some postgraduate programmes, the major or content of your undergraduate courses may be taken into consideration.

Other entry requirements

Faculties and Schools have different entry requirements, and some qualifications may not be acceptable for certain courses, so it’s 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.

We ask all applicants (from the UK and overseas) to provide evidence of English Language proficiency on their application. For students from the United States, we can accept the following qualifications:

    • A minimum of Grade C in Grade 11 English Language within your US High School Diploma
    • A minimum of Grade 2 in Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition
    • A bachelor’s degree or above from a US college/university where English is the medium of instruction
    • International Baccalaureate (IB):
      • English Language A: Literature Higher Level (HL) grade 4
      • English Language A: Literature Standard Level (SL) grade 4
      • English Language A: Language and Literature Higher Level (HL) grade 4
      • English Language A: Language and Literature Standard Level (SL) grade 4
      • English Language A: Literature and Performance Higher Level (HL) grade 4
      • English Language B: Higher Level (HL) grade 5
      • English Language B: Standard Level (SL) grade 6

Schools may ask for specific English language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes and may be higher than shown above. Check the course profile for more information.

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. Specific requirements may vary by course, and your admissions team will specify this in your offer.

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Abroad

If you are currently enrolled at a US university or college of higher education, you can apply to join us at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ for one semester or a full academic year.

The Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Abroad Programme is particularly suited to US students, as many American undergraduate degree programmes offer the opportunity to spend time at an international institution.

Most students will join us in their junior year, but we also welcome applications from students in their sophomore or senior years. If you would like to join us in the spring semester of your senior year, it is worth noting that examination results in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ are not normally available until July.

You can choose from a wide range of courses at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ and select units from across several disciplines to either fulfil your general education requirements or obtain credit towards your major.

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has university-wide exchange agreements with a number of institutions in the USA. For more information see our full list of partner universities.

Entry requirements for Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Abroad students are a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students can apply directly to The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ or through Arcadia College of Global Studies, Eurolearn or the Cooperative Center for Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Abroad (CCSA).

Helpful resources

Find your ideal course/programme:

 also provide a wealth of information for prospective students from the USA.

Finance

Scholarships

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ offers a wide range of scholarships to US students. Many of these are awarded on academic merit.

Global Futures Scholarships 2026

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is proud to offer more than 300 awards to international students starting their studies in September 2026. The total value of scholarships offered will be more than £6 million, and awards will be open to students applying for undergraduate and master's degrees.

Undergraduate awards

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is proud to offer more than 100 merit-based undergraduate scholarships of £30,000 (£10,000 per year over three years) to international students from a selection of countries across the globe.

  • The Global Futures Scholarships for North America are open to applicants domiciled in the USA and Canada.
  • Please note: the application form will only be made available to you once you've applied for an eligible academic course.
  • If you apply before the UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline (14 January 2026) you will be sent an application once you've applied. If you apply after this date, you must be holding an offer by 5 March to receive an application form from us.

Each award comprises £10,000 for the first year of study with a further £10,000 awarded in second and third years of study, conditional on attainment of 60% average in each year. Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published overseas tuition fees.

You must be taking one of the following qualifications: Advanced Placements (AP), Dual Enrolment, A-level, IB, US High School Diploma, Canadian High School Diploma.

Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, predicted grades and your responses to questions in the online application form, which will be emailed to all eligible applicants and offer-holders.

Awardees will be selected based on academic merit, but we'll try to achieve a balance in the allocation of the awards by gender, domicile, qualification type and course of study.

  • Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in the USA and Canada.
  • To be considered 'domiciled in the USA or Canada', you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years and not for the purpose of full-time education. This includes students living in North America to attend a college or university.
  • If applying to the awards after 14 January 2026, you must hold an offer to study a full-time, on-campus undergraduate course at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ starting in September 2026 and must submit an online scholarship application form by 5 March 2026. The application form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.
  • You must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2026 and have, or be working towards one of the following qualifications: Advanced Placement, Dual Enrolment, A-levels, IB Diploma, US High School Diploma.
  • You must have accepted (made firm) a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time course at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ by 22 May 2026.
  • Scholarship applications from AP, Dual Enrolment, A-level, IB, US High School Diploma, and Canadian High School Diploma students will be assessed on any previous exams, predicted grades in the above-listed qualifications and the strength of the personal statement.
  • You must be self-funded (not sponsored by an external government agency or commercial funder). FAFSA and provincial loan recipients are eligible to apply for this award.

Not eligible

  • Blended and distance learning programmes.
  • Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry (BDS), Architecture, or any courses with an integrated foundation year are not eligible for the award.
  • Those who have previously studied at a higher education institution in the UK.

If applying before 14 January 2026, you will be emailed the application form once an academic application has been made. Scholarship applications must be made by 5 March 2026.

Awards offers will be made by 17 April 2026 and will be conditional on academic performance as outlined in the full terms and conditions below.

The above is a summary so make sure that you download and read our  (PDF, 116KB).

The deadline for 2026 entry has now passed.

Master’s awards 

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is proud to offer more than 200 merit-based master’s scholarships to prospective international students from a range of countries across the globe.

The value of The Global Futures Scholarships for North American students is £10,000; scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published overseas tuition fees.

Within North America, the awards are open to applicants domiciled in the following countries: Canada and the USA.

If you apply before 14 January 2026, you'll be sent an application once you've applied. If you apply after this date, you must be holding an offer by 5 March 2026 to receive an application form from us.

Please note: the application form will only be made available once you've applied and/or been made an offer.

The scholarships of £10,000 will be awarded based on academic excellence and the quality of the online application form.

Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a discount on published overseas tuition fees.

If you apply before 14 January 2026, you'll be sent an application once you've applied. If you apply after this date, you must be holding an offer to receive the application form from us.

  • Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in the USA and Canada.
  • To be considered 'domiciled in the USA or Canada', you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years and not for full-time education. This includes students living there to attend a college or university.
  • Awardees must accept (make firm) an offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ starting in September 2026, by 22 May 2026.

Not eligible

  • MBA, MPhil, Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture and Urbanism (MA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Clinical Medicine and Dentistry degrees.
  • Some ‘Master’s by Research’ courses are also ineligible (see terms and conditions below).
  • Applicants who have studied a bachelor’s degree outside of North America.
  • Blended and distance learning programmes.

If applying before 14 January 2026, you'll be emailed the application form once an academic application has been made. Scholarship applications must be made by 5 March 2026.

If applying after 14 January 2026, you must hold an offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ starting in September 2026 and submit an online scholarship application form by 5 March 2026. The form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.

You'll be considered for the award based on academic merit and the quality of your application, but we'll try to achieve a balance by gender, domicile and course in the allocation of the awards. Applicants must be self-funded (not sponsored by an external government agency or commercial funder). FAFSA recipients are eligible to apply for this award.

The above is provided as a summary but please ensure that you download and read our  (PDF, 205KB).

You must hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study a full-time master’s programme at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ and submit an online scholarship application form by 5 March 2026.

If you apply before 14 January 2026, you'll be sent an application once you've applied. If you apply after this date, you must be holding an offer by 5 March 2026 to receive an application form from us.

All successful applicants will be notified by 17 April 2026.

Awardees must accept (make firm) an offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ starting in September 2026, by 22 May 2026.

You must then accept your course offer and pay the CAS deposit (if required) by 24 July 2026. If no deposit has been paid by this date, the award may be withdrawn.

In addition, a number of other faculty, school and programme-specific scholarships are available to students from North America. 

For PhDs the University offers a number of competitive bursaries via individual Schools and research groups for well-qualified candidates. Please check with your prospective academic School for details and the University’s postgraduate research .

We are pleased to have funded a Fulbright-University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ Award for master’s study for September 2026 entry.

We have previously hosted Fulbright scholars undertaking master’s courses in Law, Social Anthropology, International Relations and Development Economics.

You can find further details on the  and find out how to apply on the .

The University offers Marshall Scholarships for graduate study in any subject at either master’s or doctoral level (excluding the MBA).

Previous Marshall Scholars have studied a wide range of subjects, including MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response, Art Gallery and Museum Studies and MSc International Development.

The North America Foundation for The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is an independent foundation that supports our work to enhance our reputation in the US. The aim of the award is to provide a range of prestigious master’s scholarships to attract excellent students to our University. Invitations will be sent to eligible applicants as per the criteria laid out in the terms and conditions linked below.

The value of the NAFUM Scholarship is £10,550.

 (PDF, 284KB)

Some of our Schools will offer partial scholarships or bursaries; however, these do not always cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses. Details will be advertised on the relevant School website when scholarships are available.

Fees and funding

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒing for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the UK can be great value for money for students coming from America. Prices are competitive compared to equivalent institutions at home and, as courses are more focused and intensive, students benefit from shorter periods of study than in the US or other English-speaking countries.

Fees at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ cover the cost of study and include charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation. As well as this, full-time students are entitled to basic healthcare from the National Health Service (NHS), upon payment of a compulsory annual levy. 

Federal loans

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is recognised by the US Government for FAFSA federal student aid.

Many of our students are self-financing and bring their federal and private loans to pay for their education.

Our North American Loans team offers a dedicated service for US students who wish to use their federal and private loans to pay for their education. They can help to work out, step by step, how much funding students are entitled to and how to complete loan applications.

Cost of living

Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ's affordable cost of living makes it an ideal choice for students who want to enjoy a major city on a budget. See our  to help plan your finances.

Careers and alumni

Alumni

There are currently around 7,900 University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ alumni in the US; they can be found across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Our US alumni have gone on to take up a wide variety of professional roles, including teaching positions at colleges such as Harvard University, Columbia University, Stanford University and the University of California.

The North American Foundation for The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ (NAFUM) is our independent fundraising organisation in the US and many alumni are members. Through their generosity, they are able to provide valuable support for a range of prestigious scholarships to study here.

In our alumni's words

“The most valuable aspect of my time in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ was the University resources and the people. I enjoyed being able to actively participate with the community and to find activities related to my interests. I was able to get a lot out of my experience with Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ because I put a lot into it. Having a Bachelor's Degree has gotten me a job at a great company in the financial sector of the US. Without a degree, I could only be a teller. With a degree, I'm a manager.” Meaghan Couture, Colorado, BA English Language, 2013 

“My time at The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ gave me a completely new perspective on my future employment and study. It opened so many new doors and encouraged me to think critically about the US, my own privileges and the things that I had taken for granted. I think that I am leaving the programme not only a better scholar, but also a more reflective person, which will be important in the next phase of my life.” Nikki Luke, Connecticut, MSc Environmental Governance, 2015

“Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is an amazing city and you just won’t run out of things to do! Great football, great shopping, great pubs, museums, the Curry Mile, restaurants and much more. Plus there are lots of great things to see that are just a short train or bus ride away like Liverpool, The Lake District, Leeds and York.” John Hinton, USA, MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management, 2013

Further details of our alumni services can be seen on our  and  pages. 

Student profiles

  • Alice Love: BA (Hons) English Literature and American Studies (Joplin, MO, USA)
  • Asif Majid: PhD Anthropology, Media and Performance (Baltimore, MD, USA)
  • Cheshire Hardcastle: MSc Neuroimaging for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience (Menlo Park, CA, USA)
  • Nathan Tauger: MSc History of Science, Technology and Medicine (Morgantown, WV, USA)
  • Emily Buehler: MSc Social Research Methods and Statistics (Chicago, IL, USA)
  • Korrell Pearson: MA Early Modern History (Queens, NY, USA)
  • Audrey Berdhal-Baldwin: MA History (Saint Paul, MN, USA)
  • Cathleen Miller: Fulbright Distinguished Chair (Visiting from San José State University, CA, USA)
  • Lily Rosenberg: BSoSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Global Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ

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

With a rich cultural mix, global food scene and friendly atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect with others, celebrate your own culture and experience new ones.

Through our strong international partnerships with universities, organisations and global networks, you’ll also benefit from opportunities such as study abroad, collaborative research and global career connections.

Together, this makes Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ an exciting and supportive place to call home during your studies.

Meet us

Representatives from The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ visit the USA to talk about study at our institution. Details of planned events are posted here.

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.

Guided tours 

Join us for a walking tour of campus. You’ll explore key student spaces such as our Learning Commons, Students’ Union and central facilities, while learning about teaching, learning and student life in the UK. 

Tour highlights:

  • Led by your Country Manager or one of our friendly current students.
  • Covers key student areas and services. 
  • Opportunity to ask questions. 

Tour dates and booking 

The International Team accommodates campus tours throughout the year. We ask that you book at least one week in advance to help us prepare for your visit.  
 

Self-guided tours 

Can’t make a scheduled tour? You can download our Visit The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ App ( o°ù ) to take a self-guided tour at your own pace on campus or from home. 

Contacts

Personalised support 

We have a dedicated recruitment team based in Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ and the USA to support you with all aspects of your application and on your offer-holder journey.  

Our experienced, friendly team offer a range of services: 

  • 1-2-1 video calls– a chance to learn more about University life and get answers to your most important questions.  
  • Webinars – online sessions that offer a host of information tailored to whatever stage of the journey you’re at.   
  • Campus tours –we’ll show you around our city-centre campus so you can see where you’ll live, learn and enjoy new experiences.  
  • Student match – we can connect you with one of our current students from the USA to learn about student life and what their experience has been like.  
  • In-country events – we join college fairs, arrange high school visits, and attend the annual NACAC Conference so you can meet us in your local area.  
  • Support for College Counsellors – we work closely with you to provide guidance on the UK higher education system and the application process. If you’d like to receive a pack of printed materials, including a University pennant, or join our mailing list, please email usateam@manchester.ac.uk. 

If you’re interested in meeting the team and enjoying access to any of these services, simply complete the form below and we’ll get in touch with you. 

Information for College Counsellors

The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ has a team of four International Officers responsible for working with prospective students and counsellors from North America.  In 2019 we visited over 20 different states across the USA. We are happy to attend your local college fair or schedule a high school visit, and hope to meet you at the annual NACAC Conference.

We appreciate that some College Counsellors may not be familiar with the UK Higher Education system or the method of making an application. Should you require any further information, either about Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ or the UK in general, please feel free to contact our office. The  is also a good source of general information. If prospective students, or counsellors, have questions, then please direct these to the email address below:

Email: usateam@manchester.ac.uk

If you would like to receive a pack of printed materials, including a University pennant, or would like to be placed on our mailing list, please email the address above.

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