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Likes
- Great resources for research
- Excellent professors who have great experience
- Vast campus and modern infrastructure
Dislikes
- Fee structure is very expensive for Indians
- The weather in the country is very cold and rainy
- No placement cell for helping with the job post completion of the course
- I opted for a private accommodation as I wanted a spacious room, my rent was 750 pounds per month which is standard in Manchester, it is more expensive if you have to live in London, I booked the room through an app and didn't need any channels for it, there are a lot of challenges which you will face when you're moving to UK the first and obvious one is that the weather is too cold and you'll need time to get used to it.
- My room was close to university it was a 15-20 minutes walk.
Likes
- The degree was of one year which was challenging but highly rewarding.
- Group projects and individual projects developed many skills.
- University tie ups with industry can help potential research students in their research.
Dislikes
- General public was less friendly towards foreign students.
- The public areas are deserted throughout the day which feels odd at times.
- Very high prices of the groceries and other items that you need on a daily basis.
- In the UK, the university does NOT guarantee a full-time job. However, the student centre in the university helps you to polish your CV or cover letter, recommend new skills, etc.
- But if you are highly inclined towards getting a job, I would recommend a 2-year Industrial master’s degree in the UK wherein you are forced to work in a relevant industry for the second year of your master's degree, and the University helps you in it!
- Moreover, now with 2 years post-work visa, there are significant chances that you will continue with your job in the 2 years Industrial master’s degree case after degree completion. However, if you are looking for a job with a year Master’s degree, it is possible but you have to keep applying for a longer period of time in the industry of your interest.
Likes
- Freedom to make choices independently
- No hierarchy between teacher and student (eg: addressing professor with their name instead of Sir/Ma'am)
- Exposure to latest curriculum
Dislikes
- Extremely competitive (given that universities survive on grants, everyone including the professors are placed in an extremely competitive environment with a lot of pressure)
- Although there is a holistic approach to academia, it felt that there was a greater depth of knowledge particularly of Western ideas in comparison to a more balanced approach which takes a more moderate approach including both western and eastern ideas
- Cultural difference (not particularly a dislike but rather that it takes time to adjust to the prevailing culture of the location)
- I was living on campus which I found-out later is slightly more expensive than living off campus by renting a place.
- The monthly rent was about 560 pounds while living on campus and the facilities includes, a pub and sports complex (gym, squash and table tennis area) as well as a laundromat.
- Since this was on-campus, I didn't face any challenges in finding the accommodation.
- Future students should check sites like sparerooms and similar such sites because living off-campus is way more economical and would also expose you to a regular life in the country rather than living on campus which in a way shields you from it.
- Since I was living on campus the accommodation was right next to the university and was 3-4 minutes walking distance; most Indian students were living in the same campus accommodation.
Likes
- I liked the teaching faculty as well as the library services a lot, and the student union is very helpful as well.
Dislikes
- However, there is no scope provided for finding jobs as there is no campus placement, which is disappointing.
I chose this university as it has the course I wanted, and it one of the recognised university and is cheaper to live in Manchester than any of the London universities or Edinburgh. It is also a very inclusive city, so it was a win-win in my books.
Likes
- Excellent Academic Rigour, Brilliant Research and Faculty, Excellent Infrastructure
Dislikes
- Minimal Job Support, Expensive
I chose the University of Manchester because of its prestige and because the Computer Security program was perfect for me in line with my career goals. The Department of Computer Science is an excellent one in addition to being the oldest in the world.
Likes
- Fantastic professors and infrastructure.
Dislikes
- I don't have anything negative but unlike Indian Universities there are no placements offered anywhere here.
I chose this university as this particular course is available only here and has a high ranking.
Likes
- The thing I like the most is the infrastructure of my university.
Dislikes
- The thing I dislike is that there are regular protests going on around the uni campus.
I accepted the offer because the university is one of the top universities in the world in terms of ranking. Manchester as a city is also a whole different world. One can learn many things in the city and would never get bored as well.
Likes
- Liked the infrastructure and support for understanding the courses better.
Dislikes
- Dislike accommodation options offered by the university.
I chose UoM because of its standing and ranking globally. Apart from that, I also considered the course structure and options given to make the course fit my personal goals better.
Likes
- Except for the academic standard that sometimes becomes a challenging aspect of the academic journey for international students like me, I like everything else about my university.
The first and foremost thing is the university's reputation and research opportunities. Then comes the experience and expertise of the faculties, the international standard of facilities and the friendly and welcoming gestures of the university staff.
Likes
- Diverse, always something happening, very politically aware students, strong adherence to timelines. Very helpful lecturers. Challenging academics but not too tough and well managed courses
Dislikes
- Classmates aren't super sociable and mostly keep to themselves. Profs, while approachable, can sometimes not reply to emails for weeks/months. Strong emphasis on self-study and not as much guided study.
I chose this university as it is amongst top 30 in QS World Rankings. I received a partial scholarship from this University that helped pay off some of the costs. I chose MSc EPSE because it was a natural continuation of my previous job. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I would genuinely recommend those who want to pursue this course as it's very technical and well-taught. A diverse group of students allows, in certain group activities, a very comprehensive set of ideas to work with.


























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