Why science and engineering at Manchester?
Choose your own path
Join a global institution where you can choose between full- or part-time study, develop transferable skills, accelerate your career and forge the future you want.
Innovate and create
Our postgraduate researchers work at the cutting-edge of research, making important breakthroughs, big and small, as we build a better future together.
A different place
Enjoy life in a multicultural city that people who think differently are proud to call home, and feel you belong as part of our diverse research community.
World-leading facilities
We’re home to some of the best facilities in the world, from the biggest electrical infrastructure test facility in UK academia, to the only in-land wave tank in the UK.
Expert supervisors
The University of Manchester is where world leading academics research their chosen field. Let their expertise enhance your project.
Further guidance for your journey
Life as a researcher
Hear from current postgraduate researchers in our faculty and find out what the experience of researching here is like from those who know it best.
Advice for international students
If you are an international student looking to do postgraduate research in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, we've covered the additional things you need to consider.
Welcome to our Doctoral Academy
Start your postgraduate research journey with confidence with the Faculty of Science and Engineering's Doctoral Academy.
Explore essential guidance, meet your support network, and discover the opportunities awaiting you. Whether you're new to Manchester or continuing your studies, this is your gateway to a thriving research community.
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