Manchester
302 Reviews by Students #8 out of 81 University locations
Amazing city with lots to do, hard to get bored in Manchester
By member946421 On 5th March 20
Study in Manchester
Manchester’s places of study are Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester.
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The University Of Manchester
The University of Manchester is the third largest university in the UK, boasting over 40,000 students. Originally founded in 1824 as the Manchester Mechanic’s Institute, it has now become a member of the Russell Group. Based in the heart of Manchester, there is a variety of stunning old and new architecture. Awarded with a TEF Silver rating, The University of Manchester is famous for its academic and research excellence.
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan is one of the UK's most applied-to universities, offering a wide variety of courses and professional accreditations to ensure that students learning can be applied to their chosen career. The University has a community of over 38,000 current students and more than 280,000 alumni. There are five different faculties within the University: Business and Law; Arts and Humanities; Education, Health, Psychology and Social Care and Science and Engineering.
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Manchester Student Life
Manchester has the biggest student population outside of London, so if you turn up here you know you’ll be well catered for. It’s a vibrant and energetic city with so much on offer when you need that well-earned time off from studies.
Cost of Living
Very affordable…
Very affordable and there is lots to do.
Imagine London but cheaper…
Its Manchester..... Imagine London but cheaper... Pints are £1.50 and there's a club for everyone. You can get an all you can eat Chinese for £4. You just have to know where to look
It’s quite expensive to live here…
It’s quite expensive to live here but you just have to budget for example; shop at Lidl / Aldi as opposed to Asda and go out on student nights and not on a Saturday where clubs are charging extortionate prices.
Public transport is so cheap here…
Public transport is so cheap here, and getting a student bus pass saves you hundreds.
Nights Out
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The Warehouse Project took the Manchester music scene by storm when it started in 2006. They bring in some of the biggest name DJ’s from around the globe hosting a series of club nights from September to NYE. Tickets sell out fast so make sure you have your finger on the pulse when they release the line-up!
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Printworks is a popular venue among students and locals, home to bars such as Cargo, Floripa, Hard Rock Cafe, Bierkeller, Walkabout and more. There are also activities such as Ten Pin, Treetop Adventure Golf and Escape Reality (Escape Rooms) and also home to a 20-screen VUE cinema which includes Europe’s second largest IMAX screen. It’s a guaranteed fun night out with friends!
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Manchester boasts a thriving live music scene; you’ll be spoilt for choice with venues to choose from. The city attracts both internationally and nationally recognised artists as well as supporting local up-and-coming acts. Here are a few popular spots to get you started: Gorilla, Soup, Deaf Institute and Band On The Wall.
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Public Transport
Manchester has excellent local, national and international transport links. Getting around the city itself is easy by foot and bike as well as having a comprehensive bus, tram and rail network. To get further afield, there are great connections by road and rail to the rest of the UK; you can be in London within 2 hours by train. Manchester also has its own airport, that flies to over 200 destinations: perfect if you fancy a European mini-break!
Eating Out
Being the third largest city in the UK, Manchester has over 650 restaurants! It has loads to offer from styles of cuisine to independent family-run restaurants to chains that everyone loves!
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Rudy’s has two relaxed neighbourhood pizzerias in the city, where they serve proper Neapolitan pizza. It will soon become your new favourite pizza spot!
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Northern Quarter is Manchester’s creative hub which has unique character and charm. There’s an array of quirky eateries to try such as Home Sweet Home for extravagant milkshakes and Nibble Cafe for delicious seasonal dishes.
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If you like street food then Manchester is the perfect place for you! There’s Mackie Mayor, a Grade II listed building with independent food vendors, Grub, which is street food heaven in the railway arches of Piccadilly, and Bundobust, an Indian street food and craft beer hall.
Shopping
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Arndale is the biggest inner-city shopping centre in the UK. With over 200 shops at the Arndale, you can totally spend the whole day there when you need to escape from your studies. It is highly accessible in the city centre so you can’t miss it!
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30 minutes away from Manchester city centre, you’ll find the Trafford Centre. It is best known for its painting, statues and murals on the walls and ceilings, giving a Renaissance atmosphere. There are 200 shops in the centre, including Zara, The North Face, Primark and more.
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There are two Selfridges in Manchester: Exchange Square and Trafford. If you’re in the mood to treat yourself, Selfridges is the place to be! There are always events and workshops happening, so if you have the afternoon off, why not try something new?!
Northern quarter is my favorite area…
Northern quarter is my favorite area with all the vintage shops and hipster food places. Arndales is nice for general shopping, but quite busy in the weekends.
Wide range of stores…
Shopping their is a wide range of stores all of which are situated in close proximity of each other and their Christmas markets are lush!
Shopping is great…
Shopping is great with places such as Trafford centre, arndale and market street.
The shopping facilities in Manchester are amazing…
The shopping facilities in Manchester are amazing, thr Arndale and market street are fantastic for high street shopping and then there is spinning fields, king street etc for more high end shopping. You also have easy access to the Trafford centre and the buses run really regularly to and from there so there is so many opportunities to shop
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Manchester has loads of sports grounds all within close proximity of one another. You can watch a variety of sporting events including football, cricket and track and motocross cycling. If you’re more of a participant than a spectator, get involved in the Great Manchester Run.
From Manchester, you have easy access to the Peaks. Perfect if you’re the outdoors type, or if you need to entertain the parents when they come to visit.
An area for the LGBT scene. Stick around in the summer for Manchester Pride. Manchester is home to one of the UK’s largest LGBT communities so there will be plenty of ways to get involved.
A good first port of call for entertainment. Boasting food, drink, films, gigs, clubs and bars and even a gym; it has pretty much everything you’ll need.
Manchester has an impressive amount of festivals thanks to its cosmopolitan and creative energy. Whether you are into dance music, literature, food and drink or films, you’ll find a festival that’s right up your street.
One Manchester experience you are certainly not to miss is a visit (or several) to the Curry Mile on Wilmslow Road. Round up your mates and see who can stomach the hottest dish.
The Oxford Road Link bus connects the University of Manchester campuses with the city centre, and it’s free if you live on certain campuses.
Manchester’s Chinatown is one of the biggest outside of China itself. It’s a must for a meal out or just some interesting shopping. Head to International Buffet & Restaurant on Nicholas Street for an all-you-can-eat buffet and Buy One Get One Free on drinks.
The Royal Exchange Theatre is well worth a visit at some point, and if you think you can’t afford tickets, think again! As a student, if you book on the day of a performance, you can get tickets for just £10. Even better, you can nab one for a fiver on Mondays and possibly even free on a Friday if you call up at 12 pm!
Head down to the awesome Piccadilly Gardens on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can visit the street food stalls for a quality lunch and then stock up on fruit and veg for the week.
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Canvas Manchester
I have an amazing and comfortable experience during I live here. it has advanced and convenient facilities ,also the staffs are really friendly and wa...
St Anselm Hall
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Ropemaker Court
Ropemaker Court’s location really couldn’t have been better. It’s in close proximity to the university and has many eat outs and grocery stores around...
Birley
By far the best halls! Modern, clean and great fun...
Park View
I had an amazing experience at park view. The receptionist and maintenance people are lovely. A particular receptionist name Elena was one of the lo...
Woolton Hall
Definitely would recommend Woolton if you want a spacious bedroom! Social Aspect is amazing. With formals going on which accommodations don’t usually ...
Denmark Road
It's one of the best accommodations to live in close to the uni, with nice spacious rooms. I was lucky as I got the bigger room and have ample space i...
Hulme Hall
The absolute best hall experience I could've wanted. The hall has its own bar where the resident's association throws socials every 2 weeks. All the r...
Oak House
If I could still be living here permanently I would it's better than a 5 star hotel x...
Cambridge
I had an amazing time at these halls. I was in one of the smaller flats, sharing with just 3 others but it’s a very sociable area so we made friends w...
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I've only lived i...
I've only lived in one other city in my life so don't have much to compare. Curry mile is a great place to have food and try different cuisines. The buses are usually on time but sometimes, just annoying when their timings are all weird. I've had the best time at night outs and on weekends you'll see oxford road filled with students and people till late night. There are some security concerns for the women, which I've read about on forums and FB groups so that's something to take a look at. read more
Very nice city, i...
Very nice city, it has some quiet areas which I like read more
Good transportati...
Good transportation, walking friendly. read more
Always something...
Always something to do in Manchester! Buses all the time no need to worry how you are getting home from a night out. read more
Just a fantastic...
Just a fantastic city overall, not much else to say read more
very good night o...
very good night out. fallowfield is quite far away though read more
It’s good on serv...
It’s good on services, shops, student experience in general but overall cost of living going up and as it’s a city, it’s affected worst than most places. read more
Great city, bit m...
Great city, bit more on the expensive side but such a nice place to live read more
Can’t really comp...
Can’t really complain about Manchester. Cost of living is cheap if you stick to the right places, obviously does get more expensive if you head into the NQ, Spinningfields etc, but even then there’s plenty of places to suit a budget. So many restaurants you’re spoilt for choice. Many clubs also, the WHP is a massive incentive to be a student here, and so many bars you’re guaranteed a great night out. Fallowfield and Withington also boast many pubs and bars on the cheaper side, so you don’t even have to go into the city to go out. House parties are going on every night in Fallowfield, and even if you do go into town the bus is £1.50 read more
Originally shaped...
Originally shaped by its success during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, Manchester’s strong, pioneering character endures today – only now its achievements also include shaking up the music scene, nurturing artistic creativity and hosting international sporting events read more
Good place to liv...
Good place to live. Living expenses are high like every other place in the UK after Brexit . Heard its not very safe after certain hours. read more
I really love liv...
I really love living in the city, I'm from a much smaller town in the North West and moving to Manchester has been brilliant, especially for my confidence bc I don't really like to go out and socialise. The city was easy to adjust to and though I don't go on nights out, my friends love them and say theyre great read more
Lively and accomm...
Lively and accommodating for everyone read more
It's a bit pricie...
It's a bit pricier than I thought it would be to live here read more
Manchester in par...
Manchester in particular is a student city. There are 100,000 students here so every shop and restaurants are student friendly in terms of prices. The mode of public transport is convenient as well read more
Manchester is a b...
Manchester is a beautiful city with so much to offer read more
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Manchester is a g...
Manchester is a great student city, nights out are amaznig and theres always places to shop and eat. Bus drivers can be rude but what do you expect driving around a load of 18-23 year olds. read more
Everything is per...
Everything is perfect, it’s safe and secure to read more
Great city with a...
Great city with a vibrant nightlife and strong career prospects. read more
Can be expensive,...
Can be expensive, not in comparison to London and other southern cities, but ultimately is worth it. read more
You can get a bus...
You can get a bus pretty much everywhere. There’s loads of great charity shops as well as some stores that can’t be found anywhere else in the country. Nights out are great, if you like clubbing or prefer other activities like mini golf. read more
I like living in...
I like living in manchester, great student experience and opportunities !!!!!!!!!! read more
Best nights out a...
Best nights out and experiences in the city, great value for money too read more
It’s a lot more e...
It’s a lot more expensive compared to where I’m from. I wish it was a bit cheaper. The nightlife and shopping is good and there’s good public transport around the whole city. read more
Love Manchester i...
Love Manchester it is quite cheap and have the best experiences read more
Loads of shopping...
Loads of shopping eg Trafford centre and Arndale and new cathedral street, tonnes of places to eat out - curry mile, Chinatown, or for fancier stuff look in the city centre (deansgate and spinningfields) and Trafford centre food court. Nights out can vary loads depending on what you want so there’s WHP, basement clubs, the classics like ark and revs, then some fancier clubs and bars for special occasions. Really frequent and cheap buses (£1.50-£2.50 single tickets) and buses at least every 5 minutes, trams in the city centre but most things I’d say you could walk to within the city centre. read more
OK, basically Man...
OK, basically Manchester is not that costly for an international student like me. read more
Lived here all of...
Lived here all of my life in many different areas, don't think I would want to live anywhere else long term. read more
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This is my favori...
This is my favorite city in UK! read more
It’s a really big...
It’s a really big city with everything you could want. Just without being really expensive, like London read more
Good city for nig...
Good city for nightlife and shopping, unsafe at times but there’s a great deal to do. read more
4 stars only for...
4 stars only for the spiking epidemic that is going around the UK read more
Almost everything...
Almost everything can be found in Arndale but just almost. Not that expensive as in London, but still not a cheapest one. Energetic, but sometimes violent. read more
One of the best c...
One of the best cities on the planet. read more
Excellent shoppin...
Excellent shopping, dining facilities and amazing social life read more
Cool city, Nice v...
Cool city, Nice vibe, Great Experience, Nice shops, Malls and Entertainment Places read more
Manchester is a b...
Manchester is a beautiful city and bring a uni town, one can expect to make a lot of friends from various milieus and backgrounds over here! read more
it is very fascin...
it is very fascinating city and so adorable read more
The city is safe....
The city is safe. There are too many things to look around for. The beat part is that if you are a man utd fan, you can go to see the match. read more
Manchester is a p...
Manchester is a perfect mix of serenity and social experience. It’s easy for everyone to settle in without missing out anything. read more
Manchester is a f...
Manchester is a fun and vibrant city full of life. read more
It's a good city...
It's a good city to study and live. read more
Quite poor public...
Quite poor public transport. The cost of living is so expensive. read more
Manchester is a g...
Manchester is a great city to live due to its convenient transport. read more
There IS good pub...
There IS good public transport, but the buses are SUPER expensive. Trams are good read more
Easy to get aroun...
Easy to get around and sick night life read more
Public transport...
Public transport is limited which only connect the city centre read more
The city is large...
The city is large, modern and nice. You can have everything at your doorstep read more
Manchester, like...
Manchester, like any other large city, has its positives and negatives, most of which can easily be guessed. I say however, choose carefully where you live as some parts of Manchester can be really expensive and fairly dangerous. I'd recommend spending a little extra on your accommodation to get into safer and nicer part of town with more things going on around you. read more
Go to 42s. But we...
Go to 42s. But we need cheaper buses to get there. I love this city, there's so much diversity and cool hidden places if you're willing to explore, you'll find some gems. read more
Really easy to mo...
Really easy to move around Manchester using buses and there is a lot to do. Not much can be said about night’s out because of Covid-19 read more
I love the city....
I love the city. It’s very welcoming. read more
Manchester is a c...
Manchester is a cheaper version of London and I think that sums it up. read more
Amazing town, gre...
Amazing town, great social space read more
Prices off accomm...
Prices off accommodations increasing and transport and eating out much more expensive that some other cities read more
Overwhelming at f...
Overwhelming at first but a great place to experience new things, food and meet new people. Full of historical buildings, modern architecture (its just a big mash of new, old and quirky), galleries, music and alternative subcultures and just the best street style food from so many places👌 biggest drawback for me is that there are a lot of people who will approach you in the street, so be cautious if you aren't used to it. read more
It's Manchester i...
It's Manchester innit, gay Village is a vibe. read more
Great city and fu...
Great city and full of vibes. Always something to do for everyone read more
great city but ca...
great city but can be expensive to live read more
Great and cheap p...
Great and cheap public transport. Living cost are very good considering its a main city. Has an international airport that makes it easy for international students. read more
It's alright, but...
It's alright, but public transport could be better as it often takes a long time or very complicated to get around read more
Plenty of places...
Plenty of places to eat and night time activities to do. 2 major shopping centres in and around manchester means you can find anything and everything you’ll need. Can be expensive at times. read more
Expensive for a n...
Expensive for a northern city, especially compared to Leeds and Sheffield. However, Manchester has everything! read more
Great city, publi...
Great city, public transport is really good, many places to go out and see. read more
the best city to...
the best city to live in 10/10 recommend read more
In the city, real...
In the city, really easy to get around read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is slightly higher, food was great. read more
Many shopping mal...
Many shopping malls I could go to and I am living near the train station which is comfortable for me to travel to everywhere. read more
The staff of IQ i...
The staff of IQ is very nice and helpful. The living experience is very nice. read more
Such an amazing p...
Such an amazing place to live, so many different things to do from shopping, to drinking/eating out to going bowling or cinema. So many different forms of public transport so you’ll never need to worry about getting round places read more
Great vibrant cit...
Great vibrant city - full of diversity- everyone is friendly read more
I love it here. E...
I love it here. Everything is very accessible read more
Already lived her...
Already lived here so not that much of a change read more
Only fast food sh...
Only fast food shops are found. read more
A wonderful city...
A wonderful city - surprisingly full of parks too read more
Lovely city to li...
Lovely city to live in with good student entertainment etc read more
I like most of th...
I like most of the things in Manchester, even the weather read more
So much to do and...
So much to do and places to visit read more
couldn’t do most...
couldn’t do most of these things for 5 of the months i was here, but manchester is a great city to live in when everything is open. read more
Manchester is an...
Manchester is an awesome place to live. The climate is neither too hot nor too cold. The cost of living is less than London. Also, various types of food from all over the world is available here. read more
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Good good good go...
Good good good good good start good read more
Everything is on...
Everything is on your doorstep here read more
Sheikh jejebe Jew...
Sheikh jejebe Jewish jejebe. Jejejej je read more
Manchester’s grea...
Manchester’s great. I really like it here read more
very fun city, ca...
very fun city, can meet a lot of different people, great restaurants. read more
Manchester City i...
Manchester City is really a very vibrant city, and it’s easy to meet acquaintances read more
brilliant brillia...
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Public transport...
Public transport can be a bit inefficient. read more
Nice city nice vi...
Nice city nice view and i like this cityvery much read more
Manchester is a v...
Manchester is a very good city with convenient transportation. Although the house price here is expensive, it is very suitable for living. The downtown is lively and prosperous, which is suitable for taking photos. read more
Manchester is a v...
Manchester is a very vibrant and up and coming city with lots to do read more
Loved my stay in...
Loved my stay in Park View for my second year in university. The rooms are good quality and clean. Great and friendly staff who are always there when needed. Any issue is resolved asap. I am sad to go and leave the family I made here with the staff and other students living in park view. read more
Good all round! L...
Good all round! Lots of interesting places especially in NQ and loads of student friendly bars round halls. Aldi and Lidl both shortish walks away and other shops nearby read more
I am Manchester b...
I am Manchester born and raised so the only issue is public transport really. read more
Manchester is a v...
Manchester is a very big city, shopping is very convenient, almost everything can be bought in the shops here. To be honest, you can meet all kinds of people here, this is an inclusive city. read more
A great city to l...
A great city to live in full of risks and places to make unforgettable experiences. It's like london, but less fancy and more affordable. 10/10 read more
Manchester is the...
Manchester is the best place to be for a student. Although it’s a big city things are still close enough together so that you can get around easily, there’s loads of public transport and there’s loads and loads of bars and restaurants. There is definitely something for everyone as there are lots of student bars as well as high end bars and restaurants so you would definitely find something that suits you. read more
A bit pricy livin...
A bit pricy living cost and decent city read more
Yeah I like Manch...
Yeah I like Manchester it’s a decent gaff read more
Manchester is a g...
Manchester is a good place to live because the housing price is not very high and the city is not big. It nears to Leeds Liverpool and other famous cities in uk . There are lot of restaurants and shops . read more
Great city, loads...
Great city, loads of restaurants, bars, parks.... Would recommend living in Withington or Didsbury, avoid Fallowfield at all costs if you don't want to get robbed/broken into, assaulted read more
Good city but nee...
Good city but needs a bit more to do read more
So Manchester act...
So Manchester actually looks a little industrialized, but I can promise that the life here is super convenient. The city center has big malls and plenty of choice of supermarkets. Also the Chinese elements here can make Chinese students feel like home, so it’s nice, no need to hesitate whether to live here! read more
Manchester is a v...
Manchester is a very fun city. Lots to do like shopping and site seeing. Locals very polite and nights out are the one read more
Couldn't fault Ma...
Couldn't fault Manchester as a city itself. It's bursting with life, has fantastic transport links, and numerous places to eat out. All very affordable too. read more
Been in Mancheste...
Been in Manchester all my life, bored of it now. It's just alright meh. read more
a nice city in th...
a nice city in the north, quite cheap if compared to London read more
An amazing studen...
An amazing student city with so many things to offer. Manchester is among the best student cities in Europe. read more
Nice city, lots o...
Nice city, lots of things to do read more
A fantastic stude...
A fantastic student city offering a diversity of choices. read more
Rusholme is gener...
Rusholme is generally a more expensive area, being close to the city. But there is some affordable student accommodation in the area. Satisfy your food cravings in Curry Mile. read more
I think it is dan...
I think it is dangerous at night. read more
A great place to...
A great place to live. Would recommend read more
Haven’t been able...
Haven’t been able to have much experience read more
Manchester’s amaz...
Manchester’s amazing. Got a wide range of shops, clubs and pubs for everyone’s taste and has a very friendly atmosphere read more
Lots of nice rest...
Lots of nice restaurants, shops & good transport read more
Plenty of buses t...
Plenty of buses taking you directly to town centre or a 30 minute walk from uni campus Plenty of things to do read more
0161 to the world...
0161 to the world & back! Manchester has my heart and will be the best city in the UK read more
Manchester's an a...
Manchester's an amazing city, so much going on 24/7, loads of different activities/events and something for everyone. Hundreds of independent restaurants/bars etc you'll never run out of things to do and a very unique city read more
Manchester is a g...
Manchester is a great city with so much to do, but it’s not so big it’s daunting! read more
River street towe...
River street tower offers students a comfortable stay in a shared accommodation facility. With 24 hour security.It is perfect for residents. read more
always be home, b...
always be home, but god i hate this place read more
Manchester is one...
Manchester is one of the best cities to live in or study at, everything is so vibrant and fun! You'll always have something to do within the city and things are affordable for students. Shopping is amazing and there are so many fppd places to choose from. read more
Fairly average ex...
Fairly average experience Manchester has a lot to offer read more
public transport...
public transport is great- buses running throughout the night read more
Good transport li...
Good transport links to the rest of the country. I find the food options not as diverse as London, and there are far too few genuine restaurants. Most of the popular Northern Quarter restaurants are just glorified bars that serve burgers, chicken and chips, not exactly ground breaking. There are a few gems, like Northern Soul Grilled Cheese, Pasta Factory, Noi Quattro, and The Hip Hop Chip Shop. The nights out are good, with the bars of NQ, Warehouse Project and the GAY village open till 6am, there's something for everyone. read more
Manchester is suc...
Manchester is such a great city read more
Manchester as a c...
Manchester as a city is fun, vibrant and really diverse. A must see place if you want a real Northern experience! read more
You get what you...
You get what you pay for in terms of housing, we pay around £850 a month(not including bills) for a nice 2 bed apartment fairly far from the uni. Fallowfield is the cheapest place to live but people get broken into(at least 2 or 3 a day that I see on facebook). Landlords here definitely take advantage of naive students, know your rights! Shops range from Aldi/Lidl to Sainsburies in the student areas, suiting every budget. Eating out is amazing in Manchester. From meaty places to eco veggie vegan eateries, you really can find it all. Nights out are okay, but expensive from what I hear. Surprisingly few shops for such a large town but the northern quarter has some nice little indie places. Public transport is amazing, the "magic bus" service runs constantly and I've never waited more than 5 minutes for a bus from the uni campus! read more
Love manchester,...
Love manchester, so glad I moved here everything you could need worthing travelling distance. read more
Nice city to live...
Nice city to live in for young people read more
Manchester is ver...
Manchester is very cheap, decent nightlife if you care about that. Lots of students but also lots of non-students so you don't feel like you're in a bubble. read more
Great city for st...
Great city for studends since you have a nice social scheme. The city center could be bigger but it has a really active night life. It gives you the impression that is basically a student city. The transport is great both to go to fallowfield as to go to the city center (although sometimes depending on the traffic it can take up a lot of time). There are buses all night long so there is no problem when coming back from a night out. read more
It's where I live...
It's where I live and love it. OU is distant learning. read more
Manchester isn’t...
Manchester isn’t what it used to be I feel. The particular night life I enjoy is lost to the commercialised and artificial feel of the city. However there are some absolute gems keeping the DIY aspect of Manchester alive such as Yes, Gorilla, The Castle Hotel, Rose and Monkey, HOME Cinema, Gullivers and The Lass O’ Gowrie. read more
Not reviewing the...
Not reviewing the university, just the accommodation at MSV South, which is appalling read more
Very affordable a...
Very affordable and there is lots to do. Everyone is friendly and welcoming read more
Refund your tenan...
Refund your tenants (vita student) during global pandemic like United Students, Liberty，Msv and IQ. If you continue to do ignore our requests ... we are gathering students to boycott this read more
Love the city way...
Love the city way too much. Student friendly read more
Manchester is a g...
Manchester is a great city to live in read more
A great city with...
A great city without the London Prices read more
it is cool. peopl...
it is cool. people really love it here. if you are caucasian this is the place for you, otherwise it still is but only with the right friends read more
Its Manchester......
Its Manchester..... Imagine London but cheaper... Pints are £1.50 and there's a club for everyone. You can get an all you can eat Chinese for £4. You just have to know where to look read more
Amazing city with...
Amazing city with lots to do, hard to get bored in Manchester read more
It’s so easy to g...
It’s so easy to get around and cheap as well if you have a bus pass. There are also cheap supermarkets all around the city. read more
All quite easy en...
All quite easy enough to get to read more
Manchester is a w...
Manchester is a well rounded city when it comes to its provsions. As I live at home, the cost of living is lower than the average student but is catered for by student discounts on travel and in certain shops/restaurants. As the campus is in the city centre there isnt a shortage of shopping places for food, clothes or miscellaneous read more
Manchester is a w...
Manchester is a well rounded city when it comes to its provsions. As I live at home, the cost of living is lower than the average student but is catered for by student discounts on travel and in certain shops/restaurants. As the campus is in the city centre there isnt a shortage of shopping places for food, clothes or miscellaneous read more
I got a bus pass...
I got a bus pass which saves a lot of money. The student accommodation can be good for your money too as I have an en suite for £120 a week and the night life is great. read more
Manchester is a g...
Manchester is a great city. You can find anything in affordable prices. Public transport is nice and organised. read more
The 142 will take...
The 142 will take you to factory every Monday so don't worry. read more
It’s quite expens...
It’s quite expensive to live here but you just have to budget for example; shop at Lidl / Aldi as opposed to Asda and go out on student nights and not on a Saturday where clubs are charging extortionate prices. read more
Manchester is a g...
Manchester is a great city to live in. Lots of stuff to do and always something happening. Northern quarter is my favorite area with all the vintage shops and hipster food places. Arndales is nice for general shopping, but quite busy in the weekends. Good biking facilities. University isnt that far from the centre and buses come every 10 minutes. Loved living there. read more
Best public trans...
Best public transport. Frequent buses so never have to wait around. Nights out are amazing and something for everyone - every night of the week. Great variety of restaurants both in city centre and around other student areas. Rent is expensive but the experience of living in Manchester is worth it. read more
Accommodation is...
Accommodation is considerably higher than many other cities in the north of England, despite this it has rife opportunity and a great city of your into music and sport. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is constant and connected to everything in Manchester. Shopping is decent. Can be expensive as with most city's read more
the worst univers...
the worst university has ever seen in my life poor program espicially dentistry, harassment, exclusion, racism, victimization intimidating staff. Be careful to not study at this university at all!!!! They fooled me and provided me with Dip instead of MSc because i raised a complaint !!!! i paid 40,000 GPB Don't study at this University pleaseee!!!! read more
Amazing city . Or...
Amazing city . Originally from london area and this is a cheaper, more student friend London with just as many opportunities read more
great big vibrant...
great big vibrant city with a lot to do read more
Manchester is bri...
Manchester is brilliant, great place to be a student read more
By far my favouri...
By far my favourite city so far, Manchester is cheap and fun. There is always something to do out and the nightlife is incredible. Public transport is so cheap here, and getting a student bus pass saves you hundreds. read more
Manchester is gre...
Manchester is great, nights out are great, clothes shopping even better. read more
manchester is nic...
manchester is nice city friendly people read more
So easy to get ar...
So easy to get around, loads of food choices and the nights out are amazing. Bongos bingo is here frequently so definitely recommend. read more
Fantastic student...
Fantastic student city, one of the best in the country. read more
The city centre i...
The city centre is very close to the university and is very accessible. read more
As Mancunian my r...
As Mancunian my review may be conceived about slighltly biased but if you know where to go, where to eat and what the transport links are then you will survive the chaotic city centre. It does take time to get used to even for someone from Manchester but once you work out the culture and lifestyle you'll be right as rain. read more
Really cheap for...
Really cheap for students as you always get deals!!! Nights out are amazing and bus passes are cheap for the amount of time you will use it !!! read more
Public transport...
Public transport is kinda expensive and not very reliable, which is a must in such a big city. Otherwise great, you can never get bored, always something to do read more
Absolutely love i...
Absolutely love it expensive but worth it 2nd best night out behind newcastle read more
It’s more expensi...
It’s more expensive here than my home city of Liverpool despite it being close by and not being that much bigger but it’s at least cheaper than places like London. Nights out can be really good if you find the right places but some places aren’t great and I think there needs to be even more available to the alternative community since Satan’s is not open every night and as much as I love it, the same place gets a bit repetitive. Tried the indie clubs, not a fan. Public transport is a lot better than we have it in Liverpool but buses can still be late and inconvenience you. Trains are often late or cancelled too but I guess I’m giving this a good rating as it’s much worse where I’m from so to me, this is actually an improvement. Also the fact that the bus I take to uni comes like every 2 mins so that one is convenient. read more
Culturally varied...
Culturally varied, but not as livid as the capital, cheap with variety of venues. Not safe at night, terrible public transport read more
We have a wide ra...
We have a wide range of public transport which are very regular and easy to access. Eating out in Manchester is quite pricey unless you stick to Nandos or pizza express. Shopping their is a wide range of stores all of which are situated in close proximity of each other and their Christmas markets are lush! Cost of living is average in comparison to most places quite cheap! The nights out are great especially student night they are cheap and affordable. read more
cheapish public t...
cheapish public transport and best night out ever read more
It’s not the chea...
It’s not the cheapest place but it is such a fantastic place to live and go around. Very busy which suits most read more
Wilmslow road has...
Wilmslow road has heavy food so you’re sorted there. Nice city lots of different areas you’ll find one you like. Nightlife is good but worse than other cities nearby ( Liverpool newcastle leeds ) same with cosy of living. Public transport is expensive. 4 quid for a day ticket are you Messin. Bus pass is cheap though. read more
Really good buses...
Really good buses could come more regularly but overall very good city b read more
Good public trans...
Good public transport, bar trains. read more
Socialable area,...
Socialable area, lots to do. Friendly but busy. Safe public services read more
I love the city o...
I love the city of Manchester, here there is something for everyone. In particular I love the parks and the Northern Quarter, as well as all of the great art galleries and libraries. read more
Great buzz- alway...
Great buzz- always something going on read more
I don’t go out bu...
I don’t go out but my friends who do have a blast everywhere they go. Manchester’s a really cool, modern city. I’ve come from London so the transport was never going to be as good as back home but is still amazing and fairly cheap read more
Everything is clo...
Everything is close. Manchester is always thriving and hosts an impressive range of things to do in the day and at night, as well as different seasons. Even better is the fact there is so many transport options for low fares. read more
There are endless...
There are endless things to do in Manchester. Public transport runs at all times meaning access to shops, restaurants and even nights out is easy. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is higher than in towns etc, which can be hard when you’re a student struggling with money. but there’s so many different places for nights out which can fit anyone, which is great. big shopping centres and many restaurants to pick from. read more
Manchester ticks...
Manchester ticks all the boxes as a city but is it miserable. God yes... read more
Easy to get aroun...
Easy to get around, plenty of bikes/buses/cabs/whatever when you can't be bothered to walk it. Heaving with stuff to do including clubs/pubs/bars/bowling alleys/snooker halls/restaurants/indoor golf yards/cinemas/and on and on and on... read more
Great city, great...
Great city, great place, like a cheap London. read more
Shopping is amazi...
Shopping is amazing, £1 buses all through the centre, night life is amazing!! read more
Close to the city...
Close to the city centre, good choice of restaurants and bars. read more
Manchester has ev...
Manchester has everything you could possibly want, amazing nightlife; something for everyone. Shopping is great with places such as Trafford centre, arndale and market street. There is enough restaurants to try a new one each week. read more
Manchester itself...
Manchester itself is a great student city - but shame the course didn’t live up read more
Got something for...
Got something for everyone and a crowd for everyone to fit in wirh read more
Manchester is a b...
Manchester is a brilliant city to be a student in. There are about 70,000 here so finding friends is the easy part! Tonnes of different clubs for everyone and every night out is a good one! read more
Manchester is a s...
Manchester is a student friendly city and is extremely multicultural. It is a great city which is very welcoming and culturally rich. There are many historic places which makes the stay even more welcoming- from Gay Village to Fallowfield. Manchester is an amazing choice as a student city and I will gladly recommend it to anyone considering moving here for uni e read more
Easy to access mo...
Easy to access most places, literally nothing you can’t find here read more
The most homely a...
The most homely and welcoming place around. Everyone is so lovey and you really feel the community ethos in Manchester, especially the student life here. Plenty of bars, restaurants and nightclubs, so a night out is always full of things to do. The prices are great too, most people think it’s expensive because it’s a big city but you get what you pay for! £2 cocktails in some bars! read more
Manchester is ama...
Manchester is amazing for nights out and socialising! Theres much to do and so many cool places to discover! As a student I have absolutely fallen in love with Manchester despite being scared of it the first few times I visited read more
So many food choi...
So many food choices sick night out and not too pricey. Buses are s*** tho read more
Very good up and...
Very good up and coming city, plenty to do here. read more
Everything you’d...
Everything you’d expect from a major city in good and bad points. Manchester is class though, can’t beat it! read more
Besides London, t...
Besides London, there is no better place in the UK for nights out and generally everything than Manchester. read more
Everything price...
Everything price wise is reasonable and public transport is v cheap read more
Great student cit...
Great student city to live in. I'm from Newcastle ut I would say the night out are better in Manchester read more
Excellent vibe, w...
Excellent vibe, with a big city feel without the overpopulation read more
A lot of buses, m...
A lot of buses, many shops. Close to city centre. Good food variety. read more
Manchester is my...
Manchester is my favourite city, plenty to do, to eat out, known for its nights out read more
Compact student c...
Compact student city, with everything nearby. Lots to do and see. read more
Manchester seems...
Manchester seems more expensive than other cities but it has everything and I love it! read more
Manchester is an...
Manchester is an extraordinary city! It is vibrant and there are so many choices and opportunities as well!! read more
Nights out in Man...
Nights out in Manchester are f****** fantastic. Hotmess at Revolution Deansgate Locks on a Wednesday is a must read more
Manchester is an...
Manchester is an affordable city for students as food can be bought cheaply from supermarkets such as Aldi. read more
Way too expensive...
Way too expensive, if you are not coming from a wealthier family it will be hard to survive read more
The city of Manch...
The city of Manchester is amazing! Always something to do. In second and third year you usually move to Fallowfield. This requires a bus to university but they are so frequent it really isn’t an issue. read more
Buses and trams a...
Buses and trams are frequent and easy to use. The shopping, food and nights out are excellent. I love that there is such a big student population, it really makes you feel accepted and comfortable in the city. read more
Busses down oxfor...
Busses down oxford road mean you can get anywhere quickly and also Uber’s everywhere read more
Very good bars, b...
Very good bars, but not as many shops as i thought there would be considering the size of the city. bus services are very frequent and good, especially along oxford road, which is quite cheap read more
Very good bars, b...
Very good bars, but not as many shops as i thought there would be considering the size of the city. bus services are very frequent and good, especially along oxford road, which is quite cheap read more
The City is big w...
The City is big with many cultural events going on and is relatively cheap compared to other big cities read more
Cheap nights out...
Cheap nights out unless further into the centre or Deansgate. Busiest bus route in Europe and buses are £1. read more
Very easy to get...
Very easy to get around and always something to do! read more
No matter what da...
No matter what day or what time the town is always buzzing! read more
Cannot fault Manc...
Cannot fault Manchester. Firstly, it's not expensive to live here at all, especially in fallowfield. Secondly, any music taste is catered to on nights out and you literally have a different night to suit everyone, which is so good in a student city. There are plenty of places to go out for food and drink and depending on your mood and budget you have so many options and they are all easily accessible through the amazing public transport links in Manchester. You won't wait more than five minutes for a bus anywhere and there are also trams and trains to get yous round the city and out of the city. The shopping facilities in Manchester are amazing, thr Arndale and market street are fantastic for high street shopping and then there is spinning fields, king street etc for more high end shopping. You also have easy access to the Trafford centre and the buses run really regularly to and from there so there is so many opportunities to shop read more
Pound buses to to...
Pound buses to town. Go to northern quarter, eat a burger at solita, you'll love it! Manchester has everything you could ask for and things you wouldn't even think of!! read more
Manchester (the c...
Manchester (the city of romance) is where my life really began. It was here the love of my life entered my world. read more
£1 busses from th...
£1 busses from the Uni Halls to the City Centre, it's great! read more
Manchester is lik...
Manchester is like London but smaller and better. There are no end of restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs to explore for every individual. The transport links are the best, sporting the busiest bus route in Europe. For shopping, the city centre has a variety of shops along with the Arndale Centre, and the Trafford centre is just a short bus ride away. Manchester is, ultimately, the place to be. read more
Moving to Manches...
Moving to Manchester was the best decision of my life. read more
Absolutely amazin...
Absolutely amazing student city all round! read more
It is a large cit...
It is a large city, meaning you're likely to find whatever you're looking for, whether it be clothing, food, venue, etc. read more
Cons?
Everything is very spread out, aside from popular shops, and sub-standard chain restaurants. Going on a night out is hit and miss, as you have to pick a venue or two, and stick to them. It would be too far to go to an equivilent venue, especially during winter.