Study in Manchester

Overview

One of the main cities located in the northwest of England, possessing a rich heritage of industry. The area of the city is equal to 115.6 km² Hosting a population that was estimated at 2,750,120 people depending upon 2021 census.

The population in Manchester comprises different ancestries of British, Irish, Black Caribbean, Black African, White Asian and some other minorities.

The status of Manchester converted to a city in 1853; the Manchester Ship Canal had been inaugurated in 1894, when the Port of Manchester was created to directly link the city to the Irish Sea, which is far from the city, in the west, 36 miles (58km).

Thomas de Grelley (Baron of Manchester), who was also the Lord of the Manor of Manchester, granted the town of Manchester (at that time) a charter in 1301. He was the founder of Manchester.

 Manchester is the city that has the first place in safety for families to live in, with few crimes that might occur, and several fire stations which are not far from residential areas, besides having lots of streetlight facilities.

• Living Expenses in Manchester

  An international student estimated monthly expenses are $960 (700P) without rent. Manchester is believed to be less expensive than New York, without rent, by 26 %.

   

  Lists of Living Expenses in Manchester in Pounds

  Restaurants
  Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	15.00 £
  Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	60.00 £
  McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	5.81 £
  Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	4.00 £
  Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	4.00 £
  Cappuccino (regular)	2.92 £
  Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	1.49 £
  Water (0.33 liter bottle)	1.00 £
  Markets
  Milk (regular), (1 liter)	0.99 £
  Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)	1.04 £
  Rice (white), (1kg)	1.66 £
  Eggs (regular) (12)	2.22 £
  Local Cheese (1kg)	5.04 £
  Chicken Fillets (1kg)	5.65 £
  Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	8.30 £
  Apples (1kg)	2.17 £
  Banana (1kg)	1.34 £
  Oranges (1kg)	2.02 £
  Tomato (1kg)	1.75 £
  Potato (1kg)	1.32 £
  Onion (1kg)	1.21 £
  Lettuce (1 head)	0.85 £
  Water (1.5 liter bottle)	1.20 £
  Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	7.00 £
  Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.81 £
  Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	2.14 £
  Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	12.00 £
  Transportation
  One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.95 £
  Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	73.91 £
  Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	2.30 £
  Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	1.22 £
  Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	18.60 £
  Gasoline (1 liter)	1.25 £
  Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	20,000.00 £
  Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	23,778.43 £
  Utilities (Monthly)
  Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment	157.96 £
  1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.06 £
  Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	30.70 £
  Sports And Leisure
  Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	29.24 £
  Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	8.94 £
  Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	8.75 £
  Childcare
  Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,049.86 £
  International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	10,850.00 £
  Clothing And Shoes
  1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	56.89 £
  1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	28.64 £
  1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	64.61 £
  1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	57.27 £
  Rent Per Month
  Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	859.30 £
  Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	572.22 £
  Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	1,475.00 £
  Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	959.09 £
  Buy Apartment Price
  Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre	3,945.95 £
  Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	2,505.90 £

The Culture of Manchester

The culture of Manchester is shown through its notable arts, architectures, theatres and music shows; so, Manchester is the capital of every aspect in the North of England, where the new world was emerged.

There are many galleries, venues and festivals for which Manchester occupies the first status. In addition, it is the home for fast –expanding range of nice hotels and restaurants and serene music shows.

Manchester is famous for holding once a powerhouse of industry, and nowadays it is a cultural centre, known for its several impressive nightclubs, great libraries and thriving sporting history.

Manchester is thought to be the home of the industrial revolution in Britain, and sub consequently, Europe and the whole world. The city converted to machine-powered from hand-made city where new ideas had been exploded when inventions made great developments in industry, which resulted in being urbanized country. 

Weather and Environment

The summer days are warm and temperate having a maritime climate, and winter days are cool, but not cold. The chilliest month is January, while the hottest is July. The rainfall covers the city all year round, and the precipitation is even. The temperatures in winter are between 5⁰C (38⁰F), and 11⁰C (47⁰F); they are rarely rise up above 14⁰C (50⁰F).

Manchester is a pioneering city when it comes to being eco-friendly. The recycling rates, community ways of life, household effective measures concerning efficiency and attitudes toward environment, all of which are achieved around the year to keep the environment clean and uncontaminated.

Working in Manchester

During term time, students can be employed by the University for 16 hours every week, but if you desire to work more than 16 hours a week, this will be achieved according to restrictions in terms of the type of course you are having, and if you are categorized as being in term time.

So, undergraduates can work on a Tier 4 visa for up to 20 hours as a maximum range each week during term time, with no restricted hours during vacations.

There are several part-time jobs for international students either on the University campus or off-university campus-Manchester community. The careers service will help students catch one of these opportunities, in addition to advertisements relating to some part-time vacancies which are in need of language skills, cultural knowledge and international experience.

Nevertheless, Students should not depend upon part-time jobs to make some money to pay for their tuition fees and living costs; on the contrary, they should already have enough funds to pay for their needs without the need to work; as their study is the most essential thing they have to bear in their minds.

However, the Careers Service provide international students who choose to work pieces of advice and consults while they are studying in Manchester, for this guidance will facilitate the process of looking for convenient part-time jobs.

The Areas and Districts of Manchester

Areas in the city of Manchester boundary

• An coats.
• Ardwick.
• Baguley.
• Benchill.
• Beswick.
• Blackley.
• Bradford.
• Burnage.

The Universities in Manchester

More than 100,000 students are enrolled across the city region's five universities:

• The University of Manchester
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• The University of Salford
• The University of Bolton
• The University Academy 92