University of Westbridge
🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom · Public research university · Est. 1904
28,000
Students
31%
International
#78
QS World rank
94%
Graduate outcomes
Overview
Westbridge is a research-intensive university in the heart of Manchester — the UK's second tech hub and one of its most affordable big cities. A third of its 28,000 students come from outside the UK, and it shows: 140 nationalities, a dedicated international support office, and airport pickup every September and January. Academically it's strongest in computing, engineering, health sciences and business, with an industry-facing culture — placement options, live company projects and one of the largest graduate recruitment fairs in northern England.
Campus & facilities
The campus is compact and walkable — teaching buildings, a 24/7 library, sports facilities and student union societies are all within a short walk of each other. Recent capital investment has brought new labs, studios and collaborative learning spaces open to all students.
Accommodation
Guaranteed university housing for first-year international students who apply by the priority deadline. Rooms start from £145/wk guaranteed yr 1 including bills and internet, with private off-campus options also within easy reach by foot or shuttle.
Scholarships
NELO applicants are automatically screened for eligible scholarships when they apply.
Notable graduates & reputation
Alumni from University of Westbridge have gone on to lead engineering teams at major global companies, found award-winning startups, and shape their fields well beyond graduation — the university likes to say its graduates “build things and tell people about them.”
Location
Manchester offers a genuinely international, affordable base for study, with strong transport links and a lively student population year-round.
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