Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Tom
From: IESEG
To: University of Manchester (AMBS)
2025 • Fall
You have to try a party at the Warehouse Project (WHP), it is the biggest club in Manchester (also a depot). If you want to chill and grab a beer with,…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1300
Where was it located?
In Salford, 35 min away from the university but not a lot of accommodation offers an only 3 months rent.
How can someone find this place?
https://www.iqstudentaccommodation.com/salford?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_id=20910433851___&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20917177661&gbraid=0AAAAADq8YbGKdsuP_6NXRxOJFRBnPK4WT&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZayms_06Ljxj2pdMnJePbrNmxhyAcEbFwjSq1YgJp76rk26Ej2jm2IWYaAjxlEALw_wcB
Would you recommend it?
The place has good potential if you’re staying with friends, but when you’re alone it’s not very fun and it’s pretty far from everything.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
You have to try a party at the Warehouse Project (WHP), it is the biggest club in Manchester (also a depot). If you want to chill and grab a beer with, Wetherspoons pubs are the cheapest ones. But be careful, they are really open to drugs consomption.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Great if you do not want to study anything. Only 3 different courses and class presence is not mandatory.
Do you have some tips?
Kind hard to communicate with the school, everything is slow. As the class is affordable, I recommend you to get friends so you won't be alone in theatres.
Best trips to do?
Liverpool with a 40 min long train and London in 2 hours. Or, France in only one hour of flight !!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Manchester?
Buses are omnipresent in the city, that is kind cool. It is always raining so bring your coat.
Mariagrazia
From: Unipd
To: MMU
2025 • Fall
I recommend the place if you’re only staying for a semester, since it’s the best option available considering that MMU doesn’t help students who are staying…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
Around 600£
Where was it located?
Fallowfield
How can someone find this place?
https://www.manchesterstudenthomes.com/Accommodation
Would you recommend it?
I recommend the place if you’re only staying for a semester, since it’s the best option available considering that MMU doesn’t help students who are staying here for less then a year and all the private accommodations are really expensive. It’s a decent apartment, but it’s far from university (around 40 min if you walk) and the city center
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Deansgate for clubs, northern quarter for drinks
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I recommend international business strategy
Do you have some tips?
Good campus
Best trips to do?
London, Edinburgh, York and lake district
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Manchester?
It’s expensive, clubs close at 3, if you don’t live close to the center buy a bus pass as soon as you arrive
Cassandre
From: Ieseg
To: Manchester Metropolitan University
2025 • Fall
good campus, nice courses, very easy for a French student, there are no finals, only 4 courses, few hours, final are either group presentation or a written…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1236£
Where was it located?
2 river Street, 10/15min walk from the uni
How can someone find this place?
Canva student accommodation
Would you recommend it?
Yes, very nice, different option that can be less expensive, nice building, close to the city center
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
didn't go out
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I do not recommend Enhancing academic and professional skills, very boring and not useful for a non Uk student
Do you have some tips?
good campus, nice courses, very easy for a French student, there are no finals, only 4 courses, few hours, final are either group presentation or a written assessment
Best trips to do?
good place to travel in the UK or in Ireland, easy access to Europe with chip flight
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Manchester?
idk
Leonie
From: Hochschule Bochum
To: Manchester Metropolitan university
2025 • Fall
Really friendly and help you with everything..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
750 €
Where was it located?
Rusholme, 15 min from uni
How can someone find this place?
University link
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Courtyard, Weatherspoons, o'connel
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Hospitality Business Entrepreneurship
Do you have some tips?
Really friendly and help you with everything
Best trips to do?
Wales, Scotland
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Manchester?
People, places
