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Bordered by both the University of Manchester and MMU, Circle Square is Manchester’s newest vibrant student neighbourhood on Oxford Rd. The city is at your feet in Circle Square, and it's waiting for you to explore it.

Explore Student Accommodations and International Student Life in Manchester with BookMyUniRoom.com

Are you considering studying in Manchester as an international student and looking for student accommodation? Living as a university student in Manchester presents a dynamic mix of opportunities and challenges, making it a nuanced choice for prospective residents. Student life in Manchester is career-driven, offering a wide range of job-oriented university courses and access to the international student job market.

Manchester provides numerous budget-friendly student accommodations near popular universities. Many international students prefer to study at top universities in the UK. However, these universities can be very big, which means students may have to travel long distances to get there and this can cost a lot of money.

Are you thinking about furthering your education and pursuing your career at a reputable alma mater while experiencing life in a lively, diverse metropolis such as Manchester? Manchester universities have achieved commendable rankings in QS Best Student Cities and QS Best Universities in the UK or Manchester for 2023.

About Manchester

Manchester has been named as one of 25 global destinations to be included in the Where to Go 2024 list by prestigious US travel publication AFAR, has been named in the New York Times’ 52 Places to Go list for 2024 and is the only UK city in National Geographic's influential ‘Best of the World’ list which annually sets out 25 of the must-see places to visit around the globe.

Q- Things to know before moving to Manchester as an international student

A- As an international student in Manchester, ensure you obtain a Long-Stay Visa for living in the UK, be prepared to experience a bit of culture shock such as many words mean different (for example: “Dinner” in Manchester means “Lunch”), don't be surprised to see honeybees everywhere, don't be shy to leverage your student status for discounts, keep ample supply of your prescription medicines until you get registered to the local practitioner and remember to always carry your raincoat/umbrella.

Q- What is Manchester famous for?

A- Castlefield, John Rylands Library, Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden, Victoria Bath, Manchester Cathedral, The Northern Quarters, National Sea Museum, St Mary's Catholic Church, Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester China Town, Corn Exchange, Manchester Museum, Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC are some things international students in Manchester will often find unique and fascinating.

Q- What are the top affordable food joints in Manchester for international students?

Subway, KFC, Burger King, Bundobust, Zouk, Indian Street Kitchen, Mughly, Moggli, Indian Tiffin Room, Akbars are some of the cheapest and best food joints for international students in Manchester.

Q- What quality universities and colleges are situated in Manchester?

A-The best universities and colleges international students in Manchester study in are the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Salford, University of Bolton

Q- What are the top diplomas, graduates and post-graduate degrees offered in the best colleges and universities in Manchester?

B.A. , B.E. / B.Tech, MBA/PGDM, B.J.M.C., MS, PG Diploma, B.Sc., MIM, BBA, LL.B., LL.M., M.A., MPH, PG Certificate, Others PG, B.Arch, B.Ed, BSN, MSN, BHM, M.Arch, M.Phil, MBBS, MDS, MFA, MPA, B.Pharma, MPHARM, BDS

Q- What are the different types of part-time jobs available for international students in Manchester?

A- There are primarily three kinds of part-time work available for international students in Manchester: On-campus Part-time Jobs for Students, Off-campus Part-time Jobs for Students, Online Part-time Jobs for Students

Q- Are there any eligibility criteria for international students to do part-time work?

A- Major eligibility criteria for international students to do part-time work are: they must be at least 16 years of age, they must be enrolled in a full-time degree program at a recognised Manchester university, they must hold a valid Tier 5 student Visa, and they must comply with university rules & regulations.

Q- What are some high-paying part-time jobs for international students in Manchester?

A- The best high-paying part-time jobs for international students in Manchester are that of tutors offering tutoring services (£30 to £42 per hour), Freelance writing ( £31.03 per hour), Research Assistants (£15.21 per hour) and Library Assistants (£8-9/hr).

Q- What are some easy and flexible part-time jobs that international students in Manchester can undertake along with their studies?

A- Some easy and flexible part-time jobs that most international students in Manchester do are those of a Retail Assistant (£9.88 per hour), Receptionist (£8.97 per hour), Waiter (£12.18 per hour), Dog Walker (£12.50 per hour) and Food Delivery Driver (£10.42 per hour).

Q- Which festivals do international students in Manchester attend?

International students in Manchester go Manchester International Festival; Sounds of the City;King Street Festival; Manchester Food & Drink Festival; and Manchester Festival of Nature.

Q- Name some famous people born in Manchester

A- Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Tyson Fury, Ian McKellen, Steve Coogan, Gary Neville, Mick Hucknall, Peter Kay are some famous people born in Manchester.

Q- What food delivery apps are commonly used by international students in Manchester?

The most common food delivery apps in Manchester are Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash, Ritual, Zomato, Foodhub and Talabat.

Q- What are the popular meal delivery or recipe box services international students in Manchester opt for?

A- Some popular meal delivery or recipe box services international students in Manchester opt for are Just Eat, Tesco Groceries, Postmates, Mindful Chef (best overall healthy meal delivery service), Gousto (best affordable healthy meal delivery service), AllPlants (best vegan healthy meal delivery service), Abel & Cole (best healthy food delivery service for organic food), Muscle Food (Best healthy meal delivery service for fitness), and Purearth (best healthy meal delivery service for juice cleanses)

Q- How do you travel within Manchester?

A- There are MetroLink trams, buses, Uber cabs, Bicycles, and walking.

Q- What are the best mobile operators/networks in Manchester for international students?

A- The most common mobile operators/networks international students use in Manchester are Voxi and EE. Other well-known mobile networks are Smarty (best for big data deals), Lebara (best for international calling), Giffgaff (best reliable mobile network with great value plans), and iD Mobile (best mobile network for low-cost phones and unlimited plans).

Q- What are the best eSim international students in Manchester use?

A- The most popular eSims are Holafly(used in 90 destinations and offers unlimited data plan), Ubigi (known for having internet connections globally for 20+ years), and Telephone (coverage in 113 destinations all over the world and available in many languages).

Q- How do I find other international students in Manchester like me?

A- Local communities are the best place to network with both localities and other international students like you. Top local communities in Manchester are Birch Community Centre, Westcroft Community Centre, St George's Community Centre, Broadhurst Community Centre, Firswood Community Centre

Q- What tools/websites are useful for planning Manchester weekend trips by international students in the UK?

A- Popular websites which help in planning weekend Manchester trips are Rentalcars.com (for great deals on rental cars); Trainline or Omio (for train tickets), Booking.com or Expedia (for accommodation) and Get Your Guide or Tiqets or Viator (for best tour guides). Other tips for weekend Manchester trips are to pack essential hiking gear and a power bank.

Q- How is the weather in Manchester year-round?

The climate is generally rainy and some sunny days all year round. Manchester’s temperatures on average range from 2°C to 21°C with temperature extremes recorded ranging from -13°C to 34°C.

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