1. THES University of the Year 2005/6 The University of Manchester THES University of the Year 2005/6

2. History and Achievements Historic merger in October 2004 brought together UMIST and the Victoria University of Manchester England’s first civic University Associated with 21 Nobel prize winners Where Rutherford split the atom and the first computer was built In 2005, Manchester appointed Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz to chair the new World Poverty Research Institute Ernest Rutherford

3. THES University of the Year 2005/6 The University of Manchester has won the prestigious ‘Higher Education Institution of the Year’ award 2005/6 Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) Key elements: Unprecedented £350 million investment programme Manchester 2015 plan Creation of 6 new research centres University of the Year

4. THES University of the Year 2005/6 The University of Manchester The largest university in the UK, with 35,500 students The largest university library in the country £350 million investment in superior facilities An unrivalled range of courses and combinations of subjects available Wider range of research subject areas than any other UK institution More opportunities for interdisciplinary research than any other university in the UK Unsurpassed facilities

5. THES University of the Year 2005/6 2005 World Rankings Shanghai Jiao Tong: 6 th in the UK and 53 rd Worldwide Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Rankings of World Universities 2005 InstitutionUK RankingWorld Ranking Cambridge12 Oxford210 Imperial College London323 University College London426 Edinburgh547 The University of Manchester653 Bristol764 Sheffield865 King’s College London980 Nottingham1083

6. THES University of the Year 2005/6 2005 World Rankings Times Higher Educational Supplement: 7 th in the UK and 35 th Worldwide Times Higher World University Rankings 2005 InstitutionUK RankingWorld Ranking Cambridge13 Oxford24 London School of Economics311 Imperial College London413 University College London528 Edinburgh630 The University of Manchester735 Bristol849 King’s College London973 Warwick1077

7. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Research Assessment Exercise (2001) The University of Manchester: Top 5 or 5* rating, denoting international excellence, in 37/46 subjects, one of the highest totals in the UK Independent government audit of Research quality at British Higher Education Institutions.

8. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Accountancy5* Biological Sciences5* Computer Science5* French5* German, Dutch & Scandinavian Languages5* Iberian & Latin American Languages5* Metallurgy & Materials5* Music5* Pharmacy5* Pre-Clinical Studies5* Professions Allied to Medicine5* Sociology5* Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies5* 5* Subject Areas Materials

9. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Teaching Quality Innovative teaching methods Research informs teaching Inter-disciplinary Teaching Quality Assessments (TQA) Between 1993 and 2001, the British Government’s Quality Assurance Agency assessed standard of teaching. 32 Subject Areas: ‘Excellent’ rating

10. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Anatomy and PhysiologyHospitality, Leisure, Recreation, Sport and Tourism AnthropologyLand and Property Management ArchaeologyLaw BuildingMathematics, Operational Research and Statistics Business & ManagementMedicine Chemical EngineeringMolecular Biosciences ChemistryMusic Civil EngineeringNursing Classics & Ancient HistoryOrganismal Biosciences Computer ScienceOther Subjects Allied to Medicine DentistryPharmacology & Pharmacy Earth Sciences (Geology)Physics & Astronomy EconomicsPolitics EducationPsychology Electrical & Electronic EngineeringSocial Policy & Administration GeographyTheology Note: Ranking based on highest result given to either VUM or UMIST ‘Excellent’ rated Subject Areas

11. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Top Careers Services in the UK 1. The University of Manchester 2. Cambridge 3. Oxford 4. Warwick 5. London Careers Service 6. Leeds 7. UCL 8. LSE 9. Durham 10. Strathclyde Source: Barkers/AGR survey 2005 Careers: A Bright Future Courses developed in consultation with top employers Award-winning Careers Service More employers recruit at Manchester Distinguished Alumni Ranked 12 th in the world by 333 of the globe’s top employers (THES 2005)

12. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Academic Structure Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Faculty of Life Sciences Faculty of Humanities Campus at night

13. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Courses Offered: English Language Foundation Year Bachelor’s degrees Taught Masters (e.g. MSc, MA, MEnt) MPhil, EngD and PhD New Route PhD Post-Doctoral Research

14. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Funding Opportunities (PGR) Overseas Research Students (ORS Award) www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/inte rnational/scholarships/ Manchester-CSC Joint Scholarship http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/international/sc holarships/#d.en.56030

15. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Accommodation Guaranteed to all new International Students for all years of study Over 9000 rooms City-based or Student Village Catered or Self-Catering Computer and telephone access En-suite facilities available Private sector Dalton Ellis Hall

16. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Studying and Assessment Study methods depend on subject and course Can include:  Lectures  Tutorials / workshops  Practicals / laboratory work  Fieldwork  Group work  Self-study Requires self-discipline and independence

17. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Free Airport Collection Service Orientation Programme in September Welcome Reception International Student Welfare Unit  Immigration advice and help with visas  Financial advice  Academic or personal problems International Society Services for International Students

18. THES University of the Year 2005/6 The City of Manchester A young, vibrant and affordable city Central location Art galleries, theatres, shopping, café culture Over 85,000 students in the city Multi-cultural, cosmopolitan environment  Rusholme (Curry Mile)  Chinatown Contact Theatre The Lowry

19. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Sports Host for the 2002 Commonwealth Games Old Trafford - Football, Cricket, Rugby In the top 10 of sporting universities and over 30 official sports clubs Top class facilities  Two indoor sports complexes  Outdoor pitches and fields  Manchester Aquatics Centre  Halls facilities Heavily subsidised by University Old Trafford

20. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Around Manchester North-West of England has exciting city life, breathtaking countryside and a coastline of famous seaside resorts Easy travelling distance to the Peak District, the Lake District and the coast Jodrell Bank

21. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Fees and Living Costs Tuition Fees (2006/7 academic year) –Arts / Education£ 8,600 –Engineering / Science£ 11,000 –Clinical£ 20,000 Pay in instalments Estimated Living Costs (2006/7 academic year) –Undergraduate (38 weeks)£ 6,170 –Postgraduate (52 weeks)£ 8,160

22. THES University of the Year 2005/6 Thai Students at Manchester 67 Thai students (UG 9, PGT 21, PGR 37) Thai Society with over 100 members Annual ‘Samaggi Game’ Regional activity Student support network

23. THES University of the Year 2005/6 www.manchester.ac.uk/international international@manchester.ac.uk