University of Manchester vs University of Warwick Comparison

University of Manchester vs University of Warwick

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University of Manchester is a private, co-ed non profitable institution and is ranked 12 out of 81 in USA for the year 2022. University of Warwick is placed at rank 67 out of 1401 in global ranking and 9 out of 89 in UK.

Overview Comparison
The University of ManchesterUniversity of Warwick
Collegedunia Score6.5 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 35 QS World University 2026
# 34 QS World University 2025
# 53 Times Higher Education 2025
# 74 QS World University 2026
# 69 QS World University 2025
# 106 Times Higher Education 2025
Subject Strength# 32 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 33 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 62 for Law by QS World University 2025
# 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 168 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -143
PG Programs -122
Doctorate Programs -6
UG Programs -123
PG Programs -95
Doctorate Programs -3
Acceptance Rate39.0 %14.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-650
GRE-330
IELTS-6.5
PTE-59
SAT-1090
TOEFL-109
GMAT-620
IELTS-7
PTE-70
SAT-900
TOEFL-92
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   31680
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31200
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 15940 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   29830
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31450
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 1260 Per Year
placement (average package)

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.

  • LLM  : $104,000
  • Executive MBA : $98,000 
  • Executive Masters  : $95,000 
  • MBA   :  $85,000 
  • Doctorate  : $64,000 
  • Other Degree : $62,000 

Gradaute Employability rankings: #77.

QS World University ranking: #54

Best Global University in United Kingdom: #21

Warwick University & Business School Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree:

  • Executive Masters:$107,000
  • MBA:$96,000
  • Master in Finance: $70,000
  • Bachelor Of Science:$66,000
  • Doctrate:$60,000
  • Master in Science:$59,000

application requirements

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

Interview may be required, UG applications are accepted through UCAS, personal statement and LORs are required for both UG and PG applications

Campuses and B-SchoolsAlliance Manchester Business School
Warwick Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.8/10 Read 38 reviews7.4/10 Read 57 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsThe University of ManchesterUniversity of Warwick
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1824
1965
Student:Faculty Ratio14:1
13:1
Male:Female47% Male, 53% Female50% Male, 50% Female
Location Facts

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.  


The campus is located in central England lying close to Coventry City center and extending into Warwickshire. It is bordered by countryside view, with Tocil woods, local cycling paths, and nature reserves. Birmingham and Coventry is situated close to the campus. 


Library

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


E-books: 1.1 Million, Ejournals: 67,000;
Full-text articles: 3.7 million;
around 19,000 print books are purchased annually


Campus Life

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.


Various bars, cafes, and shops are situated on-campus. It also has new sports and well-being hub, an art center, and private/group learning spaces. There are more than 300 student-run societies and clubs available, alongside two theatres, a studio, and a concert hall. 


Hostel#Board and Room --Undergraduate - $7360
#Board and Room --Postgraduate - $8580
#Residence- Per Month - $460
#Residence- Per Month - $600
Famous Alumni

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. 


Yakubu Gowon (former Nigerian President), Stephan Merchant (writer), Tundu Lissu (Tanzanian lawyer), Rajiv Bajaj (MD of Bajaj Auto), Luis Arce (Bolivian President), Joseph Ngute (PM of Cameroon), Angus Imrie (Actor), etc


City Life

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%.


The city offers green spaces, buzzing nightlife, a young student population, and multiculturalism. It is considered one of the top 10 student cities in UK and has some amazing art centers and theatres. It hosts a variety of music festivals. There is an array of businesses in Coventry benefiting from the international student population. The unemployment rate of the city is around 3.7%.


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