International student arrival information
Useful information about arriving in Manchester for your new programme.
The University provides a lot of support for our international postgraduate researchers, including a Virtual Airport Support Service and a Buddy Scheme managed by the Students' Union.
Visit the University's Welcome website for more information: Travel and visas.
Further information
- Which visa do I need? (Student Support website))
- Getting to Manchester (Welcome website)
- Advice from the UK Government (GOV.UK)
- International check-in (Welcome website)
- International Society (University website)
- Frequently asked questions (University website)
- Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) (GOV.UK)
- Guide to completing the ATAS online application form (PDF)
- Health care in the UK (Welcome website)
- UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA website)
Contact us
Should you have any additional queries, you can contact the Admissions team at the Doctoral Academy via email: admissions.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk.