Studying in Manchester with Arden
Arden University’s UK campus in Manchester is now open for international students looking to study full-time, on-campus in one of the UK’s most welcoming cities for international students.
We’ll soon be accepting applications for students who wish to begin studying with us in the UK from November 2025. In the meantime, you can express your interest or request more information by emailing us at international@arden.ac.uk.
Whether you're pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies, our Manchester campus offers a modern, welcoming environment in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting student cities.
Discover Manchester: a thriving student city
Manchester is one of the UK’s most student-friendly cities, offering a rich cultural scene, affordable living, and an inclusive, international community. With over 100,000 students from all over the world, it’s a city built for learning, living, and exploring.
- Affordable lifestyle: Lower cost of living than many other UK cities
- Cultural diversity: Home to vibrant international neighbourhoods and cuisines
- Entertainment: World-class football, buzzing nightlife, and legendary music venues
- Career opportunities: A growing tech and business hub, with strong graduate employment rates
From exploring street markets and independent cafés to catching a gig or visiting the Science and Industry Museum, life in Manchester is anything but boring.
Campus life & facilities
Our purpose-built Manchester campus is located in the city centre, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and transport links. It’s designed with your success and wellbeing in mind.
Facilities include:
- IT labs & STEM learning spaces
- Dedicated breakout zones and quiet study areas
- Student kitchen
- Wellness hub
- Multi-faith prayer room
- On-site academic and career support
- International student support services, from visa guidance to settling in
How to find our Manchester campus
You’ll find our campus at Linley House, Dickinson Street, near the Manchester Oxford Road station. It’s also close to St Peter’s Square and Deansgate, making it easy to explore the city or travel across Manchester and beyond.
Courses available at our Manchester campus for international
students
Arden’s Manchester campus offers a focused range of programmes available to international students. These are full-time and visa-eligible:
- BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up)
- BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management (Top-up)
- BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up)
- MBA
- MSc Project Management
All courses are taught in English, with personalised academic support and access to real-world projects and insights.
Arden UK Welcome Offer for International Students
All international students studying in the UK will receive up to £5,000 off tuition fees on eligible programmes starting in the November 2025, February 2026, or May 2026 intakes.
| Course Type | Full Fee | Fee with Offer – Manchester campus |
| Undergraduate | £16,000 | £12,000 |
| Postgraduate | £17,500 | £12,500 |
Getting around Manchester
Our campus is just a few minutes’ walk from Manchester Oxford Road station, and close to local tram and bus stops, making it simple to get around the city.
Arriving in the UK is easy too. Manchester International Airport connects the city with global destinations, and airport-to-campus transfers are straightforward via train, taxi, or public transport.
Save on travel: With access to the Manchester Bee Network, students benefit from discounted travel passes for buses and trams across the city. Perfect for commuting, socialising, and discovering Manchester on a budget.
We’ll soon be accepting applications for students who wish to begin studying with us in the UK from November 2025. In the meantime, you can express your interest or request more information by emailing us at international@arden.ac.uk