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The University of Greater Manchester dates back to 1825, with a distinguished history of quality education. Its modern, friendly campus near the centre of Bolton in Greater Manchester is home to 6,000 undergraduates. Many courses are professionally accredited, with learning provided in modern, industry-standard facilities, offering the perfect springboard into employment.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate73%Postgraduate27%
Study mode
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Full-time84%Part-time16%
Student population MEDIUM
- 5,001–10,000 students
Where students come from
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UK85%International14%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 37%Female 63%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000474 47%102nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 215114 53%106th
3 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.18 79%18th
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Research quality
/ Max 41.89 47%127th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.20 20%113th
1 -
Academic services spend
/ Max 37572013 54%59th
5 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164692 32%65th
8 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.713.524th
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Continuation
/ Max 10082.7 83%120th
1 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10073.6 74%71st
21 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.6 78%44th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Health Studies
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
95th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10070.1 70%95th
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Entry standards
/ Max 23396 41%93rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%56th
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Research quality
/ Max 41.51 38%93rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10077.6 78%99th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063.0 63%56th
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Campus locations
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For clearing courses
Full time
119 courses
Part time
56 courses
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With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. Join an inclusive and welcoming community with courses that include work-related learning and clubs and societies to explore your interests – from sports to hobbies, cultural to faith. The University of Greater Manchester is proud of its high-quality teaching and support. Find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
The main campus of the university is in Bolton, approximately 20 minutes' train journey north of Manchester city centre in the north-west of England. The university has sites around Bolton, including its new Medical School located next to the Royal Bolton Hospital. There are also sites across Greater Manchester through the university's multi-academy trust. These include Trafford, Central Manchester, and Wigan. Other centres are in Bradford and Devon, together with partnerships elsewhere in the UK (including London) and worldwide.