Should I choose Manchester mainly for its ranking?

The University of Manchester is ranked exceptionally well for both, STEM and non-STEM courses. 

However, the STEM courses (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hold a slight edge along with a global prestige for Indian students.

Look at the Manchester STEM and non STEM rankings by po

Yes, it is not a problem for Indian students to apply for the MSc Data Science at the University of Manchester with a non CS background. 

However, if the student does not hold a CS degree, they will be required to apply for specific, specialised pathways and show a strong foundation in Quantitat

With 85 to 90% in CBSE, you are highly competitive for the University of Manchester admissions.

This is a very good score for most Humanities, standard Science and Social Science courses, but moderately competitive for courses with high enrollment such as Computer Science, Medicine or Business.

Do not

Yes, University of Manchester acceptance rate stands at 40%, which makes it competitive to get into. For Manchester University admissions, Indian students must meet all the admission requirements at the university. Indian students must submit proof of English language requiement at the university.&n

The Engineering program at the University of Manchester is considered top tier and ranked #5 in the UK for employability. 

As per Shiksha popularity ranking, the Manchester University Engineering courses are ranked #11. These courses are ranked by some of the world's top ranking bodies, such as