英国曼彻斯特留学优势【2】

　　. This strong position is due largely to the world-class universities in Manchester, as well as a fun, student culture that gives London a run for its money. If fact, within the Best Student Cities index, Manchester claims one of the world’s highest scores for “student mix”, which assesses the size and international diversity of the student community, as well as local levels of social inclusivity.

　　Located in the north west of England, Manchester is especially well known for its music scene, which has produced big-name bands such as The Smiths, Joy Division and Oasis. Today its numerous venues continue to be a central part of the UK music circuit, welcoming globally successfully acts and nurturing new talent. More generally, arts, culture and excellent nightlife are all very much in good supply, as are opportunities to explore the rich history of this part of the UK. Manchester played a central role in the industrial revolution – and this can be seen today in the imposing old textile factories and warehouses still dotted around the city.

　　There are three universities in Manchester featured within the QS World University Rankings ® 2014/15, the most notable of which is the University of Manchester which stands at 30th in the world.

　　QS ranked universities

　　The University of Manchester ; University of Salford ; Manchester Metropolitan University

　　More about Manchester

Number of universities ranked by QS	3
Top ranked institution	The University of Manchester (30th in the world)
Population	2,240,000
Students (% of total population)	3.6% (based on ranked institutions)
International students	25.0% (of students at ranked institutions)
Average tuition fees	US$20,300
Global Liveability Ranking	51st (out of 140)
Mercer Cost of Living rank	---
Cost of a Big Mac	US$4.93
Cost of an iPad	US$667.78
Numbeo safety rank	227th (out of 372)
Numbeo pollution rank	221st (out of 299)
Transparency International score	14th (out of 177)