University of Greater Manchester
Bolton, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,201
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1982
Overview
The University of Greater Manchester, formerly known as the University of Bolton, is a public university located at Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB, England. Ranked 1st in the North West for Student Satisfaction by the Times and Sunday Times 2025 and in the top 40 UK universities (Guardian 2024), the university follows a 'Teaching Intensive, Research Informed' strategy. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes across subject areas including business, engineering, health sciences, law, education, creative arts, computer science, medicine, nursing and psychology, as well as postgraduate research degrees (MPhil, PhD, Professional Doctorates) through its Research & Graduate School. The university accepts both domestic students via UCAS or direct application and international students from across the globe. Scholarships and bursaries are available for 2026/27 including Alumni Discount, Group Progression Scholarship and Care Experienced Bursary.
Fields of study
- Accountancy & Business
- Biomedical Sciences & Medical Biology
- Clinical & Paramedic Sciences
- Computer Science
- Creative & Digital Arts
- Dance, Musical Theatre and Performance
- Dental Sciences
- Education & Teacher Training
- Engineering, Motorsport & Construction
- Film & TV Production
- Games
- Health and Social Care
- Law & Criminal Justice
- Medicine
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Physiotherapy & Sport Rehabilitation
- Psychology
- Social Work & Community and Youth
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions-team@bolton.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£8,750 – £17,500 / year
From about $11,112 / year
Domestic students
£5,995 – £17,500 / year
Fees shown are postgraduate research 2026/27 annual rates. Home PhD FT £5,995, MPhil FT £8,500. International PhD/MPhil FT £17,500. Taught programme fees vary by course; see individual course pages.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | £17,500 / year | Varies | — |
| Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | £17,500 / year | Varies | — |
| MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc Sports Medicine (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc Strength and Conditioning (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.