Inter­national summer schools

The International Summer Schools will take place from Monday 20 July to Friday 7 August 2026.

The fee for attending a summer school is £3,000. 

This covers: 

• course fees; 
• accommodation in a single room with a shared kitchen; 
• group airport transfers on arrival and departure to/from Manchester Airport; (dates to be confirmed) 
• day trips and social activities; 
• orientation and farewell events. 

In addition, you will need to budget for living costs to cover food, travel and personal expenses. 

You are required to arrange your own travel and health insurance before arriving in Manchester. 

In addition to the academic programme, you will get the opportunity to experience several social activities. 

We will introduce you to our current students who will accompany you on social events. These events are optional to attend, and will incur no extra cost. 

Current students will act as ambassadors and answer any questions you may have. They will help you make the most of your time here and experience the city as a University of Manchester student would. 

Free time at the weekends will be allocated for independent travel and study. We strongly advise that you wait to receive the course timetable before making any travel plans.

The University of Manchester is located in the centre of Manchester. Manchester Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The main train station, where you can travel across the country to all popular destinations, is just a 15-minute walk away from campus. 

Main city centre attractions like museums, shopping centres, theatres and sports venues are all within walking distance of the University campus, as are food outlets, bars and restaurants.

You will be allocated a single room with a shared kitchen close to campus.

We will allocate you a room in a flat with other summer school students. We aim to place you with students in the same summer school. However, we can’t always guarantee that this will be the case.

What to bring

• An umbrella, as Manchester can sometimes be a rainy city!
• A good waterproof coat to keep you warm and dry.
• Sturdy footwear, as we’ll be walking around the city and sometimes in the countryside.
• A backpack or daypack for carrying your belongings when on field trips.
• Sun protection cream, a hat and sunglasses for good weather.
• Warm clothes such as jumpers, coats and hats for nighttime activities, outdoor excursions and changeable weather.

The International Summer School is worth 10 credits in the UK system. 10 credits is equivalent to 5 ECTS in the European system, or 3 credits in the US system.

Please check with your home institution as to whether they would accept the credits for your module(s). If you need any further information, please contact us.

Email: siss@manchester.ac.uk