Manchester has two major student areas — Fallowfield and Didsbury. The Metrolink tram is the easiest way to get around.
💰 Council Tax Exemption — must apply!
Your local council is Manchester City Council. Most students are exempt, but you must apply.
Apply for exemption →Manchester City Council
Official council website
Fallowfield and Withington are the student heartlands — cheaper rent than city centre
Metrolink day tickets are great value if you're travelling around
Afflecks in the Northern Quarter is a great secondhand and vintage shopping destination
Food banks near campus if you need emergency support: ask your student union
Manchester Metropolitan and UoM have lots of free events — check your student union
See Manchester community posts
Get tips from students already there