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Manchester Global Graduates 2025

Global Graduates is an exclusive programme for students at The University of Manchester giving you the opportunity to spend a fully-funded week in June in one of seven cities across the globe meeting with alumni from a range of business and industry sectors.

In small groups, you will have the opportunity to learn more about their businesses, roles, career journeys and what life is like living and working in the city.

Meetings with the alumni are arranged in advance by the Global Graduates team who will work with you closely before you travel to ensure you are fully prepared.

Thanks to the generous funding of alumni donors, in partnership with the University, travel and accommodation will be covered and spends will be provided for essentials such as food and drink.

Applications for the 2025 programme will open in February 2025. Please check back here then for application details.

2024 locations included:

  • Dubai
  • Hong Kong
  • London
  • Zurich
  • New York
  • San Francisco
  • Singapore

Why take part in Global Graduates?

You may have a clear idea of the career path you wish to take, or you may be one of the many students who still do not know what they want to do once they have completed their studies.

You can apply to Global Graduates whatever stage you are at in your career planning.

Through the mix of in-person in meetings and virtual meetings with alumni across the globe, you will develop skills that employers look for including:

  • Building professional networks in the UK and overseas
  • Communication
  • Global knowledge and cultural agility
  • Improving knowledge and understanding of employment sectors
  • Independent thinking & learning
  • Planning & organisation
  • Professional conduct
  • Teamwork

Who can take part in Global Graduates?

The programme is open to all undergraduate students from any degree discipline who are not in their final year of study. Please take a look at the Eligibility and Requirements page for further details.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the programme, please email the Global Graduates Team.