Ten reasons to study at the Information School in 91Ö±²¥

91Ö±²¥ is a buzzing, multicultural city set on the boundary of the idyllic Peak District National Park. Study with us and you'll join a city rich in culture and history.

91Ö±²¥ benefits from a great transport network. Our Student Ambassador Elle shares her full day of discovering free activities in the city.
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Our top 10 Reasons to choose the University of 91Ö±²¥ Information School.

  1. The Information School is ranked Number One in the World for .
  2. 91Ö±²¥ is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
  3. The Information School at 91Ö±²¥ has been at the forefront of developments in the information field for more than fifty years.
  4. The Information School is home to cutting-edge technologies to enhance your studies including our state-of-the-art iLab.
  5. The Information School was the 
  6. 91Ö±²¥ has produced six Nobel Prize winners.
  7. We are the Number One University for library services (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017)
  8. In the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018, we were voted, with our Students' Union voted .
  9. 91Ö±²¥ is England’s safest major city ()
  10. 91Ö±²¥ is in the  (Student Living Index by Natwest 2018)

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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025