International applicants

The School of Mathematics is an enthusiastic and friendly school and is one of the largest and most research-active in the United Kingdom. We have a long and distinguished history in both teaching and research, and our graduates are influential in many spheres of activity worldwide. We are proud of the cosmopolitan variety of our own students and staff, and it is our aim to attract the very best mathematicians to Manchester whatever their country of origin.

Fees and financial matters

The University website provides precise information about fees and living costs for:

• Students from the EU
• Overseas students

The International Society

The International Society, located on Oxford Road, is a busy centre for UK and international students based in the Manchester area. The society has over 3,000 members from over 150 different countries, making it a great place to meet friends and make contacts during your stay.

The society arranges weekend trips around the UK, offers a great number of classes each week and organises over social events throughout the year, helping you to make the most of your time in the UK.

Activities include:

• Cultural nights, social meetings and theatre visits
• Visits to the Lake District, North Wales, Stratford, York and Edinburgh
• Discount lunches
• A Hospitality Scheme to link up international students with local people
• A Women and Families' Group for spouses of international students to meet together - with talks, cookery demonstrations and visits (Children are welcome)
• Language classes
• Regular world quiz nights, tai chi, juggling and belly dancing classes

For full details of forthcoming events and to find out more about the society, visit: http://www.internationalsociety.org.uk

Further information

Further information Exhibitions and visits, Pre-departure briefings, Airport collection service, Orientation courses, English language courses and International Advice and Student Services can be obtained from the University International Support Service website

Country-specific information about entry requirements and useful contacts can be obtained from http://www.manchester.ac.uk/international/country/