University of Nottingham vs University of Manchester

Overview Comparison
University of NottinghamThe University of Manchester
Collegedunia Score6 Out of 106.5 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 100 QS World University 2024
# 130 Times Higher Education 2024
# 114 QS World University 2023
# 32 QS World University 2024
# 51 Times Higher Education 2024
# 28 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength# 98 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 57 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 45 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 42 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 35 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 93 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -104
PG Programs -139
Doctorate Programs -1
UG Programs -138
PG Programs -133
Doctorate Programs -6
Acceptance Rate11.0 %70.6 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 640
IELTS - 6
PTE - 55
TOEFL - 79
GMAT - 650
GRE updated - 330
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 59
SAT - 1090
TOEFL - 90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   27200
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  34500
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 14297 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   31200
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31200
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 18445 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Rankings: #66

University of Nottingham is one of the top public universities in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It is ranked #114 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Top recruiters: National Health Service (NHS), Pentland, Vision Express Ltd., University of Nottingham, University of Central Lancashire etc

Base Salaries by Degree:

Masters in Management: $96,000 

MBA: $94,000 

Executive Masters: $75,000 

LLM: $72,000 

Masters in Finance: $70,000 

PhD: $67,000 


The University of Manchester is one of the top public universities in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Degree                              Average Salary

LLM                                    $104,000

Executive MBA                   $98,000 

Executive Masters              $95,000 

MBA                                    $85,000 

Doctorate                            $64,000 

Other Degree                      $62,000 


application requirements

Transcripts, Personal Statement, School Reference, Proof of English language proficiency, Country-specific requirements, 2 References, Resume, Work Experience (if required)

Indian students applying for bachelors must have at least 80%, PG aspirants must have a first-class degree. 

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of NottinghamThe University of Manchester
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1881
1824
Student:Faculty Ratio15:1
14:1
Male:Female46% Male, 54% Female47% Male, 53% Female
Location Facts

Campuses in UK, China & Malaysia; UK campuses located mainly in Nottingham include University Park (Main Campus), Jubilee Campus, Sutton Bonington Campus, King’s Meadow Campus, Queen’s Medical Center (also include 2 University Hospital sites); University Park- one of the largest & most attractive in UK; spread across 300 acres; 2 miles from city center in extensive greenery and around a lake.


The university is located on the south side of city center, mainly on the Oxford road area and Sackville Street area. The Oxford Road campus is located close to city center and curry mile.  


Library

10 libraries across its UK and international campuses; over 1 million books and journals; over 3 million manuscripts; one of the most heavily-used electronic collections (ebooks, e-journals, databases) in UK.


University library has 4 million titles, 41,000 electronic journals; 500,000 e-books. It is one of the five national research libraries.


Campus Life

Period buildings; 12 halls of residence (accommodating over 3,000 students); East Midlands Conference Centre (a conference & exhibition center for upto 1,000 people); sports facilities- 70 sports clubs, Sports Centre, Fitness Centre, swimming pool; Lakeside Arts Centre (University’s public art program engaging over 200,000 people); Portland Building (housing Students' Union, Student Support Centre, banks, bars & restaurants).


The campus has its own museums, art galleries, theatres, a music venue- Manchester academy, and much more. Over 400 student clubs and societies are offered by the largest student union of the UK at the University of Manchester. Jodrell Bank Discovery Center is utilized for conducting exhibitions, and activities engaging physics, astronomy, etc. From freshly brewed coffee to pizza’s all kinds of shops are available on-campus.


Hostel#Broadgate Park--Single Room - $5764
#Ancaster Hall Rooms-- With meal - $8533
#Board and Room --Postgraduate - $10300
#Board and Room --Undergraduate - $8145
Famous Alumni

Over 280,000 alumni; D.H. Lawrence (English Writer); Ruth Wilson (Actor); Sir Clive Granger (British Economist); Theo James (Actor); Anil Kakodkar (Indian physicist); Nadia Edith Whittome (Member of the Parliament of UK); Matthew Paul Walker (British Scientist); Major Levison James Wood (British Explorer)


Benedict Cumberbatch (actor), Andre Geim (physicist), Ben Alton (comedian), James Chadwick (physicist), Toby Jones (actor), Meera Sayal (comedian), Arthur Eddington (astronomer), Liam Byrne (MP in UK Parliament), Nick Brown (MP in UK Parliament), etc. 


City Life

Nottingham- a city in Nottinghamshire, England; City has links to the legend of Robin Hood, lace-making, Raleigh bikes, tobacco industries; 7th largest metropolitan economy in UK; Unemployment rate-2.59% Top tourist attractions: Old Market Square, Lace Market, Nottingham Castle, City of Caves, Highfields Park, Green's Mill and Science Centre, D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum.


Manchester is recognized as UK’s most liveable and popular city. The city offers live, classical music performances and a buzzing social scene with various pubs and discos catering to audiences with different musical interests. Sports activities in the city are taken seriously, from football teams like Manchester United to Lancashire Cricket Club, every sport is encouraged. Shop around at Trafford Center, Northern Quarter, Harvey Nichols, and Selfridges. The unemployment rate of the city is around 5%.


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