Eligibility and how to apply

Subject to change for 2025.

To apply for one of our international summer schools, we expect the following:

  • You will be 18 or over on the first day of the course;
  • You will be a registered undergraduate student at an overseas tertiary institution such as a university or college. Mature students, postgraduates and recent graduates are also welcome to apply.

Academic entry requirements

We require an overall percentage of 55% (British Lower Second Class) from your current undergraduate degree, or an international equivalent.

English language

If English is your second language, you should fulfil one of the following English language requirements:

  • Study at an overseas institution where you are taught in English;
  • IELTS overall of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill;
  • English Language IGCSE/GCSE grade C/4;
  • India CBSE English Core Grade 12 with 70% overall;
  • Advanced Placements in English Language at Grade 2.

We may accept other forms of English language qualification. Please email us for more information: siss@manchester.ac.uk.

The admission process

Please email siss@manchester.ac.uk for information on how to apply. Please note that there is no application deadline but the programme will close when we have reached capacity. 

Visa requirements

Not all students require a visa to enter the UK – you can check your eligibility on the Home Office website.

If you do need a visa, it will most likely be a Standard Visitor visa which would allow you to visit the UK for up to six months and undertake some study while here. If you are offered a place on the international summer schools then you will be supported to obtain a visa.

If you have any queries about which visa you should apply for, please visit the Home Office website or email The University of Manchester's visa office at visa@manchester.ac.uk.