QS Rank:

The University of Manchester

Manchester

United Kingdom

Overview

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Ranking

#63

US World and News Report

#54

The World University Rankings

#34

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

Eligibility Criteria

At least 3.3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

Accepted fields include Social Anthropology, cognate subject, relevant subject.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
PTE
76

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Research Papers/Publications
Master SOP
Degree Certificate
Personal Statement
Resume
Academic LOR

Application Deadlines

	Self-funded/External	Internal Funding
Fall	Jun 30, 2026	Dec 1, 2025

Fees and Funding

Tuition for international PhD students for entry 2026: GBP 22,500 per annum (full-time) and GBP 11,250 per annum (part-time). Total estimated programme cost GBP 67,500 for 3 years or GBP 90,000 for 4 years. Application fee stated as GBP 60 (contact university for confirmation). Internal funding competition with its own deadline (see deadlines).