Is Coventry University better than Manchester University?

Manchester ranks 56th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. While it ranks 46th in the ARWU (Shanghai) Rankings 2025. Both broadly consistent with its QS standing inside the world's top 60.

Within the UK, Manchester sits just behind universities like Edinburgh and King's College London on the QS 2027. But remains firmly inside the well-recognised Russell Group - research-intensive UK institutions.

The University of Manchester is ranked really well in the world and the UK. This UK university is a part of the Russell Group and has been ranked by some of the top ranking bodies of the world like The Guardian, QS World, The Complete University Guide and more. 

Look at the Manchester University

Yes, the University of Manchester's prestigious global standing does have an impact into strong hiring for Indian employers. Manchester University is part of the Russell Group of institutions, which is highly valued in the UK as well as abroad. 

The university has a strong active alumni network

Among the two Universities, University of Manchester is easier to get into than the University of Warwick because of its low acceptance rate of just 14% for the International students and the acceptance rate of University of Manchester is 39%. In addition to this, University of Manchester is more af