Why Manchester is a key option for funded UK study

The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most popular UK universities, with strong programmes in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences. It is often slightly less competitive than Oxbridge/Imperial/LSE, while still offering good scholarship opportunities for IGCSE, A Level and IB students.

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1. Manchester Scholarships for International Students

Manchester offers a range of faculty and school‑based scholarships for international undergraduates, including:

• Merit awards in Engineering & Physical Sciences
• Faculty scholarships in Biology, Medicine and Health
• Business and Social Science‑related scholarships

Coverage

• Typically partial fee waivers, often in the range of £2,000–£5,000 per year or a percentage of tuition.

Eligibility

• Offer of admission to Manchester.
• High academic achievement (e.g. A*AA / AAA or IB high 30s+).
• Some awards may have country or region focus.

How to apply

• Some scholarships are automatic based on grades.
• Others require a separate application with:
  • Academic transcripts
  • Short essays or statements
  • In some cases, references

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2. Manchester Bursaries for Home‑Fee Students

For students with UK home‑fee status, Manchester provides:

• Income‑assessed bursaries and access schemes that help with living costs.

These can be significant for UK‑domiciled students from lower‑income households.

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3. External & Home‑Country Scholarships Feeding into Manchester

International students often combine Manchester’s own awards with:

• Home‑country government scholarships (e.g. from Gulf states, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.).
• Corporate sponsorships targeting STEM, Business or Health fields.

This mixed funding approach can make Manchester considerably cheaper than other options with weaker scholarship ecosystems.

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4. Realistic coverage & odds

• Full‑ride packages purely from Manchester are rare.
• However, many strong students secure meaningful partial scholarships, especially in STEM and Business faculties.

Combined with:

• Lower cost of living than London and
• Moderate tuition by UK standards,

Manchester can be a financially smart choice for international families.

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Planning timeline for IGCSE, A Level & IB students

• Aim for A*AA–AAA or IB 36–40+, depending on course.
• Apply by the January UCAS deadline (earlier for Medicine).
• Monitor Manchester’s faculty scholarship pages for:
  • Updated amounts and rules
  • Extra application forms and deadlines
• In parallel, pursue:
  • Home‑country scholarship applications
  • Other UK universities with similar or better funding.

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How Tutopiya can help

Tutopiya supports students targeting Manchester by:

• Strengthening grades in Maths, Sciences, Computing, Business and essay subjects.
• Helping position Manchester as part of a balanced portfolio that includes:
  • At least one higher‑reach university
  • Several financially safer options with strong scholarships.

If you are looking for a Russell Group university with good value and realistic scholarship chances, Manchester deserves careful consideration.