United Arab Emirates / Contacts
We have a dedicated recruitment team based in Manchester to support you with all aspects of your application and on your offer-holder journey.
Our experienced, friendly team offer a range of services:
- 1-2-1 video calls – a chance to learn more about University life and get answers to your most important questions.
- Webinars – online sessions that offer a host of information tailored to whatever stage of the journey you’re at.
- Campus tours – we’ll show you around our city-centre campus so you can see where you’ll live, learn and enjoy new experiences.
- Student match – we can connect you with one of our current students to learn about student life and what their experience has been like.
- In-country events – we join university fairs and arrange high school visits.
- Support for College Counsellors – we work closely with you to provide guidance on the UK higher education system and the application process.
If you’re interested in meeting your Country Manager and enjoying access to any of these services, simply complete the form below and we’ll get in touch with you.
British Council
The British Council in UAE offers advice to students who wish to study in the UK. There are British Council offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
British Council Abu Dhabi office
Abu Dhabi
Villa No. 16
Next to Bateen Healthcare Centre,
Al Qasbah Street, Al Bateen.
Tel: +971 600 529 995
Email: information@ae.britishcouncil.org
British Council Dubai office
Tariq Bin Ziyad Street,
Near Rashid Hospital.
Tel: +971 600 529 99
British Council Sharjah office
4th Floor, Omran Tower Mashreq Bank building,
King Abdul Aziz Street.
Tel: +971 600 529 995
Contact an agency
IDP Education Ltd Dubai
Contact Person: Sabina Kosuri (Office Manager)
104, Century Plaza, Jumeirah 1, Above West Zone Supermarket
Tel: 04 344 6814 / Toll free - 800 78839 (STUDY)
Mob: 050 8428960
Web: www.idp.com/uae
Email: info.dubai@idp.com
Office hours: Saturday-Thursday 9am-5pm
IDP Education Ltd Abu Dhabi
Contact Person: Ferwen Tadesse (Office Manager)
404, Syscoms College Building, Airport Road, Near Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Tel: 02 62 8367/68 / Toll free - 800 78839 (STUDY)
Mob: 050 472 8660
Web:www.idp.com/uae
Email: info.abudhabi@idp.com
Office hours: Saturday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Working with an educational adviser or agent
If you are planning to seek the support of an educational adviser or ‘agent’, we would strongly recommend that you first refer to British Councils' Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent.
The University of Manchester’s contracted educational advisers are trusted, trained representatives of the institution. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please email international@manchester.ac.uk.
Contact a student
If you would like to speak to a current student from your home country to hear about student life at Manchester, please contact the International Office via email international@manchester.ac.uk – please include your name and subject of interest.