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University of Greater Manchester

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Overview

University of Greater Manchester is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bolton, North West England, United Kingdom. Established in 2004, University of Greater Manchester (UGM) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. UGM provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 22-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. UGM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Greater Manchester's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Greater Manchester's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Greater Manchester' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Greater Manchester's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UGM
Founded 2004 Origins date back to 1825 as Bolton Mechanics' Institute
Motto Sapientia Superat Moras
Wisdom is over Morus
Colours Gold and navy blue
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Location

Address Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB North West England
United Kingdom
University of Greater Manchester's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Greater Manchester Phone Number (1204) 900 600
University of Greater Manchester Fax Number (1204) 903 116
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Greater Manchester is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Greater Manchester's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • National Youth Agency (NYA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Greater Manchester as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Greater Manchester Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Greater Manchester is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Greater Manchester's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Greater Manchester: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Greater Manchester Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Greater Manchester Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Greater Manchester categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Greater Manchester.



University of Greater Manchester: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Greater Manchester Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Greater Manchester website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Greater Manchester Admission Info


University of Greater Manchester's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Greater Manchester is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Greater Manchester's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Greater Manchester has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Greater Manchester 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Greater Manchester's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Bolton has more than 1700 international students.


University of Greater Manchester's Admission Office Admission Office

Deane Road
Bolton BL3 5AB
(1204) 900600
(1204) 903903

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Greater Manchester's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Greater Manchester Size and Profile


University of Greater Manchester's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Greater Manchester has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Greater Manchester's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Greater Manchester's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


University of Greater Manchester's Control Type Control Type

University of Greater Manchester is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Greater Manchester's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Greater Manchester is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Greater Manchester's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Greater Manchester's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Greater Manchester's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Greater Manchester adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Greater Manchester's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Greater Manchester is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Greater Manchester Facilities


University of Greater Manchester's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Greater Manchester's Library


University of Greater Manchester's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Greater Manchester's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Greater Manchester's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Greater Manchester Services


University of Greater Manchester's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Greater Manchester's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of Greater Manchester's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Greater Manchester's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Greater Manchester's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Greater Manchester Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Greater Manchester consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Greater Manchester
  • School of Arts, Media and Education
  • School of the Built Environment and Engineering
  • Bolton Business School
  • School of Games Computing and Creative Technologies
  • School of Health and Social Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Greater Manchester Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Greater Manchester's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • MillionPlus
  • Universities UK


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Official Social Media Channels

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Wikipedia

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Greater Manchester public or private?

University of Greater Manchester is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Greater Manchester profit or non-profit?

University of Greater Manchester is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Greater Manchester in terms of enrollment?

University of Greater Manchester has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Greater Manchester in terms of academic staff?

University of Greater Manchester's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is University of Greater Manchester a coeducational institution?

University of Greater Manchester is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Greater Manchester use?

University of Greater Manchester adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Greater Manchester affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Greater Manchester admit international students?

Yes. University of Bolton has more than 1700 international students.

What is University of Greater Manchester's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Greater Manchester 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Greater Manchester UGM?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Greater Manchester UGM located?

University of Greater Manchester is located in Bolton, North West England, United Kingdom. Address: Deane Road.

Is University of Greater Manchester UGM accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Greater Manchester is accredited by Privy Council (since 1992).

Does University of Greater Manchester offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Greater Manchester offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does University of Greater Manchester have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Greater Manchester provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Greater Manchester have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Greater Manchester offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Greater Manchester offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Greater Manchester offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Greater Manchester have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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