Facilities

Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities with purpose-built rooms, resources and access to Manchester's internationally renowned cultural assets.

The University is home to over 30 international and language-related student societies offering a breadth of cultural activities and experiences. Some of our societies also coordinate trips abroad to language-specific destinations.

You'll have access to the University Centre for Academic English - a state-of-the-art facility boasting a wide range of resources, including a new interpreting suite, purpose-built recording rooms and resources for over 80 languages.

The Centre also offers multilingual word processing, language learning software, off-air recording and AV duplication, multilingual terrestrial and satellite TV, and extensive support and advice for learners.

The University is also home to cultural assets such as the Whitworth Art Gallery, John Rylands Research Institute and Library, and Manchester Museum, while the £24 million Alan Gilbert Learning Commons offers a stimulating 24/7 environment for study, combining inspiring decor with flexible spaces and the latest in learning technology.

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University Centre for Academic English

Explore the UCAE library containing multi-format materials in 80 languages.
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Alan Gilbert Learning Commons

Learn more about the state of the art study and learning centre.
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John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Visit one of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts.
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The University of Manchester Library

Discover one of the largest university libraries in the country.
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The Whitworth

Discover more about the art gallery in the park and take a look at the must-see highlights.
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Manchester Museum

Find out more about the collections from the natural world and different cultures.

Societies

Learn more about colloquialisms in language through native speakers and take part in discussion groups and socials.

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Palaver Festival

Palaver is a collaboration between The University of Manchester and Contact, a professional theatre on the University campus.

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Collaboration and partnerships

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Alliance Française

Centre of expertise for French learning, and registered Charity which organises cultural events in Manchester.
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Instituto Cervantes

Public institution which promotes Spanish language teaching and cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries globally.
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Contact Theatre

Contact is Manchester, England's innovative performance venue, and multi-disciplinary arts centre.
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HOME

HOME is a centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film in Manchester.
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The Royal Exchange Theatre

The hub of superb storytelling for Manchester and the UK.
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Manchester Art Gallery

Publicly owned art museum on Mosley Street in Manchester city centre.
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BBC Monitoring

News, information and comment gathered from the mass media around the world for service subscribers.

Using our cultural assets for your studies

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    The John Rylands Library is home to one of the world’s finest collections of medieval illuminated manuscripts and rare books.