If you are working out how to get into University of Manchester for 2027 entry, the route is clear: pick the right course, meet its subject and grade rules, apply through UCAS by 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027, and then meet your offer. This guide uses only the University's 2027-entry pages and UCAS: offers, qualifications, English tests, fees, scholarships and a plan from Year 10 or Grade 9.
Key takeaways
- Apply through UCAS only. The main deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time. The Medicine deadline (15 October 2026) has passed.
- Typical 2027 offers range from AAA (Medicine, Economics) to A*A*A (MEng Mechanical Engineering). Subject rules matter as much as grades.
- Medicine needs the UCAT and an interview. Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics and Mechanical Engineering list no interview or extra test for 2027.
- Home fees are £10,050 for 2027/28. International fees for 2027/28 range from £29,800 (Law) to £39,700 (Computer Science) on the courses below.
- International students can apply for Global Futures Scholarships worth £12,000 a year for three years (2027 entry).
How to get into University of Manchester: what does it take?
Quick answer: Choose a course and check its 2027 typical offer, such as A*AA for Computer Science or AAA for Economics. Take the required subjects. Apply through UCAS by 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027 with a strong three-part personal statement and realistic predicted grades. Then meet every condition of your offer, including English language.
Grades come first. The Computer Science page says "strong examination results are the main factor in admitting students". The Law page says your UCAS application is considered as a whole: qualifications, personal statement and reference.
What is the University of Manchester known for?
Manchester is a large research university in the north of England. Its official pages say:
- It dates back to 1824 and is a member of the Russell Group.
- It has more than 26,000 undergraduate and 14,000 postgraduate students, and over 10,000 international students from over 160 countries.
- It counts 26 Nobel Prize winners among current and former staff and students. Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov won the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering graphene.
- It is the birthplace of the world's first stored-program computer and home to the first graduates in Computer Science.
Read more on the University's Nobel laureates page.
How do you apply to Manchester through UCAS?
All undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Manchester's UCAS institution code is M20. You can make up to five choices in total.
The six steps of a Manchester application for 2027 entry.
The steps are simple to list:
- Pick a course and check its 2027 typical offer.
- Check subject, IB and English language rules.
- Write your three-part personal statement.
- Submit on UCAS by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time.
- Get a decision by 12 May 2027 (if you applied by 13 January).
- Reply to offers, then meet your conditions.
Two Manchester rules catch people out:
- Computer Science: you can only hold an offer for one course in the department, so apply to just one.
- Predicted grades: Manchester uses the predictions it sees when it assesses you. It will not reassess after a rejection because predictions changed.
What are the key UCAS dates for 2027 entry?
Key dates for a Manchester application starting in 2027.
Most Medicine and Dentistry courses closed on 15 October 2026. Most courses close at 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027. Global Futures Scholarship forms are due by 30 March 2027. Universities must decide by 12 May 2027 on applications sent by 13 January. Scholarship applicants must make Manchester their firm choice by 15 May 2027. If all your decisions arrive by 12 May, you reply by 2 June 2027.
Extra opens on 25 February 2027 and Clearing on 2 July 2027. Your school may set an earlier internal deadline; follow it. For exam dates in summer 2027, see our A-level exam dates 2027 guide.
What grades do you need for Manchester's popular courses?
Typical 2027-entry offers for six popular Manchester courses.
The picture shows A-level and IB offers side by side. Computer Science, Law and Mathematics ask for A*AA or 37 IB points with 7,6,6 at Higher Level. Medicine and Economics ask for AAA or 36 points with 6,6,6. MEng Mechanical Engineering is the highest at A*A*A or 38 points with 7,7,6.
| Course (UCAS code) | Typical A-level offer | Typical IB offer | Key subject rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Computer Science (G400) | A*AA | 37, with 7,6,6 HL | A* in Maths plus one of Computer Science, Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. IB: 7 in HL Maths: Analysis and Approaches |
| MBChB Medicine (A106) | AAA | 36, with 6,6,6 HL | Biology or Chemistry, plus one more from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths or Further Maths |
| BAEcon Economics (L100) | AAA | 36, with 6,6,6 HL | At least one subject from the University's list (for example Economics, Maths, History) |
| LLB Law (M100) | A*AA | 37, with 7,6,6 HL | At least one subject from the University's list; two preferred |
| MEng Mechanical Engineering (H303) | A*A*A | 38, with 7,7,6 HL | Maths and Physics. IB: HL Maths and HL Physics |
| BSc Mathematics (G100) | A*AA | 37, with 7,6,6 HL | A* in Maths or Further Maths. IB: 7 in HL Maths: Analysis and Approaches |
Details to notice:
- Computer Science wants A-level Maths with a significant pure element. Mechanical Engineering accepts either IB Maths course.
- For Mathematics, Further Maths is preferred but not essential. If you take it, it is included in the offer.
- BSc Economics (L102) also asks for AAA, but with Maths. The BAEcon does not require Maths.
- You must pass the practical element of any science A-level.
Maths decides many of these offers; see our A-level Maths guide. Choosing a system? Read IB vs A-level.
How is an offer met? A worked example
Example only: how a conditional Computer Science offer turns into a place.
The animation follows one made-up student. They get a conditional offer of A*AA with an A* in Maths. If they need an English test, that is a condition too. They then get A* in Maths, A in Physics and A in Chemistry. All conditions are met, so the place is confirmed.
Manchester's US page explains that a conditional offer is a guaranteed place if you achieve the conditions set. If you narrowly miss, some Schools may look at your EPQ when places are free in August, but do not count on it.
Does Manchester interview or need an admissions test?
It depends on the course:
- Medicine: you must sit the UCAT in the year you apply. Band 3 or 4 in the Situational Judgement Test is not considered. There are no offers without interview; home applicants attend in person, and interviews normally run from December to early March. Relevant work experience is required.
- Computer Science: no extra aptitude test.
- Mathematics: no interviews and no aptitude test for 2027 entry. Offer holders are invited to an offer holder day.
- Mechanical Engineering: no interviews. Offer holders may be invited to a webinar or campus day (February to April).
- Economics (BAEcon): "We do not interview."
- Law: the 2027 page lists no admissions test.
See also our how to become a doctor guide.
How does Manchester treat Indian, US, Chinese and other qualifications?
Country pages give general rules. Course rules can be stricter, so check both.
India (CBSE and ISC). Standard XII students are usually considered for direct first-year entry with 80-95% overall, depending on the course. Five state boards (Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat) are also accepted at 80-95%, but not for Medicine. With 70% (75% in Maths and Physics, 65% in English) you may be considered for an integrated foundation year. See the India entry page.
United States (AP, SAT, ACT). You still apply through UCAS. Manchester asks for a High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.0, plus AP tests or college-level classes in place of A-levels. AP scores of 5,5,5 match A*AA or AAA, 5,5,4 matches AAB, and 5,5,5,5 matches A*A*A. For GCSE-level subjects, an SAT score of 1290 or an ACT score of 27 can count. See the US entry page.
China (mainland). Manchester does not accept the Gaokao for direct entry. Senior high school graduates need a recognised foundation programme first. Integrated foundation years consider students with 80% or higher overall, and 90% in a required subject. See the China entry page.
Medicine applicants from outside the UK should email the medical school first, as its country rules may differ.
What English language score do you need?
All applicants must show English proficiency. The level depends on the course:
| Course | IELTS (from 2027 course page) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 6.5 overall, no subskill below 6.5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6.5 overall, no subskill below 6.5 |
| Mathematics | 6.5 overall, no sub-skill below 6.0 |
| Economics (BAEcon) | 6.5 overall, no component below 6 |
| Law | 7 overall, minimum 6.5 in each |
| Medicine | 7.0 overall, not less than 6.5 in any component |
Per the English language page, tests such as IELTS are valid for two years and must still be valid on the first day of Welcome Week. IELTS Online and IELTS Home are not accepted.
How much does Manchester cost in 2027/28?
These are official tuition fees stated for the 2027/28 academic year.
| Course | Home fee 2027/28 | International fee 2027/28 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | £10,050 | £39,700 |
| Mathematics | £10,050 | £38,100 |
| Mechanical Engineering (MEng) | £10,050 | £37,500 |
| Economics (BAEcon) | £10,050 | £33,100 |
| Law (LLB) | £10,050 | £29,800 |
| Medicine | Not yet set for 2027 entry | Not yet set for 2027 entry |
The home fee follows the Government fee cap, which the pages say is £10,050 for 2027/28. International fees may rise by up to 7% each year after that. Medicine's page says 2027 fees have not been set. For reference only, it lists 2026/27 international fees of £39,900 a year for Years 1-2 and £60,900 for the clinical years. Check the official page before you budget.
What scholarships and bursaries can you get?
Global Futures Scholarships 2027 (international). Undergraduate awards for September 2027 are £36,000: £12,000 a year for three years, taken off your tuition fee, if you keep 60% each year. Versions exist for South Asia (including India) and North America. Eligible offer holders get the form by email from December 2026. Submit it by 30 March 2027 and make Manchester your firm choice by 15 May 2027. Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture and foundation-year courses are not eligible.
Home students. The University's scholarships and bursaries catalogue lists 2027/28 awards for students from low-income households, such as the Accommodation Bursary. Values are not shown there, so check each award. For students starting in September 2026, the Undergraduate Access Scholarship was £1,300 a year for groups such as care leavers; check the official page for 2027 figures.
What are contextual offers at Manchester?
Some UK applicants get lower offers. The contextual offers page says:
- If you get a WP Plus flag, your offer is usually one grade lower. With WP Plus PLUS, it is usually two grades lower.
- It only applies to courses with standard entry of ABB or higher. You must still take the required subjects and pass any interview or UCAT.
- Who may qualify includes students who had free school meals, and some UK applicants under 21 by postcode and school results.
Examples: Computer Science drops from A*AA to AAA, Medicine from AAA to AAB. Use the 2027 eligibility tool to check.
How do you write the 2027 UCAS personal statement?
For 2027 entry, the UCAS personal statement has three questions:
- Why do you want to study this course or subject?
- How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
- What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?
Each answer needs at least 350 characters. The total limit is 4,000 characters, including spaces.
Tips:
- Write about the subject, not the university. One statement goes to all five choices.
- For Question 2, link a real topic you studied to the course.
- For Medicine, show you understand the role of a doctor. Shadowing is not essential.
- Mention any EPQ. Manchester encourages this, though it is not part of your offer.
A plan from Year 10 (Grade 9) to results day
Year 10 / Grade 9. Aim high in GCSE Maths and English. Medicine asks for seven GCSEs at grade 7 or above.
Year 11 / Grade 10. Choose A-level or IB subjects that fit the course, such as Maths and Physics for Engineering. Consider Further Maths for Maths or Computer Science.
Year 12 / Grade 11. Earn strong predicted grades. Read beyond the syllabus. Medicine applicants plan work experience and UCAT practice. International students plan their English test.
Summer before Year 13 / Grade 12. Draft all three personal statement answers. Medicine applicants sit the UCAT, which must be taken in the year you apply.
Year 13 / Grade 12. Submit by your school's deadline, and by 13 January 2027 at the latest. Keep studying hard: your offer depends on final grades.
Spring and summer 2027. Apply for Global Futures by 30 March, reply to offers, then meet your conditions.
What common mistakes should you avoid?
- Wrong subjects. Mechanical Engineering expects Maths and Physics; without Physics, you need Further Maths and are judged case by case. Check subject rules first.
- Wrong IB Maths course. Computer Science and Mathematics only accept HL Maths: Analysis and Approaches.
- Two Computer Science choices. You can only hold one offer in the department.
- Indian state board for Medicine. State board applicants are not considered for Medicine.
Also applying to London? Compare with our guides on how to get into UCL, King's College London and Imperial College London.
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Facts checked against official sources on 11 November 2026.
FAQ
Is it hard to get into the University of Manchester?
It depends on the course. Typical 2027 offers run from AAA (Medicine, Economics) to A*A*A (MEng Mechanical Engineering). Medicine also needs the UCAT and an interview.
What is the UCAS deadline for Manchester in 2027?
For most courses, it is 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027. Medicine and Dentistry closed at 18:00 on 15 October 2026. Your school may set an earlier deadline to add your reference.
Can I get into Manchester with CBSE or ISC marks?
Yes. CBSE and ISC Standard XII students are usually considered for direct first-year entry with 80-95% overall, depending on the course. Subject rules still apply.
Does Manchester accept AP, SAT or ACT scores?
Yes. AP scores of 5,5,5 match A*AA or AAA offers, along with a High School Diploma at GPA 3.0. An SAT score of 1290 or ACT score of 27 can cover GCSE-level requirements. You apply through UCAS.
How much are international fees at Manchester for 2027?
For 2027/28, Law is £29,800, Economics (BAEcon) £33,100, Mechanical Engineering £37,500, Mathematics £38,100 and Computer Science £39,700. Medicine fees for 2027 entry are not yet set.
Does Manchester give scholarships to international students?
Yes. Global Futures Scholarships for 2027 entry are worth £12,000 a year for three years, for eligible offer holders from listed regions such as South Asia and North America. Apply by 30 March 2027.
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Sources
- BSc Computer Science 2027 entry - University of Manchester
- MBChB Medicine 2027 entry - University of Manchester
- BAEcon Economics 2027 entry - University of Manchester
- LLB Law 2027 entry - University of Manchester
- MEng Mechanical Engineering 2027 entry - University of Manchester
- BSc Mathematics 2027 entry - University of Manchester
- India entry requirements - University of Manchester
- USA entry requirements - University of Manchester
- China entry requirements - University of Manchester
- English language requirements - University of Manchester
- Contextual offers - University of Manchester
- Scholarships and bursaries - University of Manchester
- Medicine: how to apply - University of Manchester
- Nobel laureates - University of Manchester
- UCAS: when to apply (2027 entry dates)
- UCAS: 2027 entry decisions due 12 May
- UCAS: personal statement reform