Manchester is one of the country’s most popular student cities, with a whole host of fun things to do right on your doorstep.
The city is full of culture and diversity, and whether you’re interested in art, music, football or just want to do a bit of shopping, your desires are catered for.
As a student, Manchester Central Library is fantastic – consisting of several floors, thousands of books and over 100 computers.
Deansgate Locks features a number of late night venues in the heart of the city.
Of course a big part of being a student is the night life. Manchester is famous for its thriving night scene with an array of different bars catering to lovers of different styles music, and the city centre is full of restaurants, shops and music venues to keep you entertained during your free time.
For fitness fanatics there are also many gyms and different sport facilities, such as swimming baths, squash courts and cycling tracks. UCFB Etihad Campus itself is home to many of these – squash, tennis, cycling and five-a-side football being just some of the options.
You are simply spoilt for choice in Manchester when it comes to places to go and things to do.
Some UCFB Etihad Campus students listed their favourite things about Manchester:
“One of my favourite things about Manchester is that nothing is too far away and the public transport is great.” – Emma Anderson, BA (Hons) Football Business & Marketing
“There’s so much to do and see – from historic sites to the massive range of bars, sports bars, gyms and lots of shops!” – Aydin Osman, BA (Hons) Sports Business & Coaching
“Manchester is the perfect city for football. There is Manchester City and Manchester United, but there’s also Salford City and Curzon Ashton. These two clubs offer very cheap tickets for students!” – Charlie Smith, BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism
“There’s the Arndale and Trafford Shopping Centres and with Manchester being such a big city, it means travelling to other places is much more accessible.” – Wesley McGrath, BA (Hons) Sports Business & Coaching
“There’s a lively buzz at the night time with venue options for all types, from relaxed bars to lively clubs and paint parties.”- Charlie Bamford, BA (Hons) Football Business & Marketing
