Manchester, England

Fall Semester 2020

University: University of Manchester (UoM)

Student body: 40,140

International students at university: 11,050

Website:

• University of Manchester website
• Exchange website
• Exchange guide

Academic units:

The College’s agreement enables students to study in any academic discipline within the university. Faculties include:

• Humanities
• Science and Engineering
• Biology, Medicine and Health

Specialist pathways are also available to exchange students. These pathways provide students with specific skills in a range of areas.

• English Language Pathway
• Pre-Law Pathway
• Leadership and Service Pathway
• Sustainability initiative

Course load: IU students are expected to take 15 credits (50 UoM credits)

Course catalog: course unit list and course search

Language of instruction: English

Course equivalencies: Review the Credit Transfer Service to see how courses might be articulated to your IU record. Courses that are not in the database will need to be evaluated by IU faculty.

Grades + Transcripts: UoM uses a numeric grading system from 0-100%. The pass mark is 40%.

View the grading scale

At the student’s request, IU departments will review courses to determine how they will apply to your degree. Please note that IU does not accept Pass/Fail.

Academic calendar:

Fall semester: September 21-December 18, 2020
Students will need to arrive in Manchester in advance of the semester start date; the suggested date will be provided upon acceptance.
[Academic Year: September 21, 2020-June 11, 2021]

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Student eligibility requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
• Have completed a minimum of one year at IUB prior to enrolling abroad
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Have a passport by the time applications are due at the host university, valid at least 6 months after the anticipated return date

For this exchange program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).

Application process:

• If you would like to apply for this exchange, please visit http://go.iu.edu/ASPIREexchanges.
• Click on Apply Now to access the application form.
• Complete the form and upload a statement of intent.
• Send the recommendation form link to the person who will supply a reference for you. It must be submitted by the application deadline.
• OIA staff will conduct interviews with select students (semi-finalists) to determine their suitability and preparedness for the exchange. Students must come to the interview prepared with a list of prospective courses they might like to take abroad.
• OIA will nominate finalists to UoM. Upon acceptance, UoM will contact students to invite them to apply for admission. An academic transcript and copy of your passport will be required at this point.