Arden University - Manchester

Arden University provides access to the skills, knowledge, and opportunities learners need to further their careers and achieve the success they deserve.

As an innovative and applied university, Arden’s cutting-edge digital learning platforms contain all the support students need to succeed. The University was recognised in the latest National Student Survey in 2025 as No 5 in the UK for student satisfaction and has more than 40,000 ambitious students learning with it. The university built its courses to reflect the needs of today’s students and employers, with many of its courses being developed hand in hand with modern business organisations.

Arden's industry accreditation and partnerships with institutions like the NHS, CMI, and CIPD provide students with the resources, insight, and opportunities to transform their careers and make a positive contribution to their communities.

Why Arden University - Manchester

Location: Located in one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse cities, Arden University’s Manchester campus offers everything students need to succeed in their studies and shape their future career. International students will find a warm welcome, modern learning spaces, and dedicated support to help them settle into the city. Manchester itself is one of the country’s most vibrant student cities, known for its diversity, culture, and friendliness, making it the perfect place to learn, grow, and feel at home.

Student Satisfaction: Arden University's MBA is ranked the Best MBA in the UK by the CEO Magazine, 2024 and 2025. The University is also ranked Top 5 in the UK for Student Experience by NSS 2025. Over 90% of their students agree that staff make their subject engaging, say their course is developing the skills they need for the future, and believe that the library resources fully support their learning.

Scholarships: Arden University believes that everyone, everywhere has the right to higher education. They understand that studying abroad can bring additional financial challenges. That’s why they offer a range of scholarships and regional funding options designed specifically for international students.

Learning Success Hub: Academic Skills Tutors at the Manchester campus are there to help students develop key academic skills for success. On-campus academic support is available every day, including face-to-face, online workshops, 1:1 sessions, dissertation support (pilot programme), and "On Track” drop-ins at key points in the academic year. Arden also offers collaboration with Peer Mentors to provide additional support when and where students need it.

Career Support: From the very first day, Arden University helps students plan and progress their careers. Whether students are working towards a promotion, building their CV, or exploring a new field, Arden's Careers Team provides expert guidance every step of the way. On the Manchester campus, they offer 1:1 careers appointments, weekly careers drop-ins, helping finding part-time jobs and work experience, employer events, access to specialist careers tools, and career and professional development workshops.