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in Manchester

Manchester, so much to answer for.
One of the UK’s favourite cities, this is a place every student should experience at least once.

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Why Manchester?

Fast-paced and full of culture. Welcoming and wide-ranging. There is no other city that delivers on student culture more than Manchester.

With one of the largest student populations in Europe, people come from across the globe to experience everything this place has to offer.

From the moment you move to Manchester, you’re a local.

Our buildings

With Vita Student Manchester, you’re spoilt for choice. Take your pick from Circle Square and First Street.

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A modern game room features two foosball tables and a wall adorned with a variety of vintage speakers. The space boasts a polished concrete floor and is illuminated by square ceiling lights, creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and fun.
A modern gym boasts sleek exercise equipment, including weight machines and benches. A marked orange running track curves in a circle along the floor, leading to a mirrored wall. Overhead, bright strip lights create an X pattern, illuminating the square space beautifully.
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A modern, cozy bedroom features a double bed adorned with pillows and a red throw. By the window with its city view sits a desk, complete with a computer and chair. Shelves hold plants and decor in square frames, while circular art prints of a cat adorn the walls. A small kitchen area is visible.
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Circle Square

Vita Student Circle Square, 8 Nobel Way, just off Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7FA
03 Min Walk to university
05 Min Walk to Manchester city centre
16 Floors
1100 Rooms

Ideal for you if you’re attending The University of Manchester, and want to be part of the cities’ newest, large vibrant neighbourhood.

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Located on First Street, a modern lounge boasts a black pool table, stylish brown sofas, and unique geometric wall mirrors. Large windows reveal people walking outside. Red floor lamps and wooden flooring add warmth to the contemporary space.
A bright, modern bedroom on First Street features a neatly made bed with colorful pillows on the left. A desk with a chair sits near the window, offering a view of city buildings. Shelves and a wall-mounted TV are on the right. The room boasts a sleek, minimal design.
A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, including dumbbells, barbells, and benches. The room has wall art of a cityscape, mirrors, and an area with resistance machines. The floor has an exercise grid pattern.
Nestled on First Street, this modern gym boasts three treadmills, exercise bikes, a weighted punching bag, and stability balls. Large windows offer a view of the trees outside, while zigzag-patterned flooring and overhead lighting enhance the welcoming space.
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Modern lounge on First Street with large windows, wooden herringbone floor, and contemporary furniture. Features grey sofas, yellow chairs, small round tables, and red lamps. A tall counter with stools runs alongside the windows. Outside, trees and brick buildings are visible.
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First Street

Vita Student First Street, 13 Jack Rosenthal Street, Manchester, M15 4RB
07 Min Walk to university
10 Min Walk to Manchester city centre
10 Floors
279 Rooms

Ideal for you if you’re attending the University of Manchester, and would like a quieter student accommodation which feels like home, with plenty of space to meet new friends.

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Book Direct

When you book directly through vitastudent.com you get access to instant benefits, and insider perks.

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Benefits of booking online with Vita

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When you book through vitastudent.com directly you get access to instant benefits, and insider perks.

Book with confidence through the official Vita Student website to ensure:

  • Live prices and availability
  • Immediate booking confirmation
  • Dedicated, personal support post-booking
  • Step-by-step pre-arrival support right up until move in day
  • Enjoy early access to our gyms and shared spaces if you’re already in the city

Booking with us puts you directly in touch with the team responsible for delivering the Vita Student experience in your chosen building ensuring that you get the Vita Student level of service from the moment you click ‘book now’.

How to book

Booking online is the easiest way to get the room you want.

Find your city, choose the ideal building for you, choose a room type based on the description provided and find your perfect room using our easy to use tool. Then simply follow the instructions in the booking process to complete your booking and one of the team will be in touch to welcome you.

Our Find a room tool is the easiest way to filter through the options available.

Step 1

Click Find Your Room and follow the simple steps.

Step 2

Explore the detail on the room page for the room that’s recommended to you. If that room isn’t for you, use the floorplans or Explore More Rooms on the room page to explore other room options.

Step 3

Once you are happy with your room, simply click Book Now and follow the on-screen instructions to pay for and secure your room.

Step 4

You will receive your booking confirmation via email within 24 hours, and a member of our in-house team will get in touch with you to provide you with dedicated, personal support.

Step 5

Congratulations! Get excited to move in with us and start your Vita Student journey, we will be there to support you every step of the way

Unbeatable locations

Want to live near the bustling Oxford Road? Circle Square is the perfect choice.

Looking for somewhere quiet with plenty of culture? First Street is your spot.

Both buildings are close to all major universities. Wherever you choose to call home, you’ll be experiencing the best of student living in Manchester.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

Vita Student is for students that want it all. For students that want to live without limits.

With an all-inclusive service, Vita Student Manchester gives you the space to live better and achieve more.

Whether you’re creative or academic, Vita Student offers exceptional living for extraordinary futures.

Everything you need to know about living inside a Vita Student building
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Explore Manchester with Vita Student

WELCOME
TO MANCHESTER.

A city skyline at sunset with tall buildings under a dramatic, colorful sky of red, orange, and purple clouds. The scene includes urban streets, a river, and surrounding greenery.
"Manchester never sleeps."

Feel the beat of Manchester’s notorious music scene as you walk the streets that inspired Oasis and The Smiths. With gigs to attend every night, you could be the first to discover this generation’s next music icon.

Feast your way through endless restaurants. A multicultural hotspot, it’s easy to get whatever you’re craving in Manchester.

A vibrant street scene featuring an ornate archway illuminated with red lanterns. Neon signs and storefronts line the busy street, with blurred lights from passing cars. Tall buildings rise in the background, adding to the urban atmosphere.
"Layers of rich history weaved into the city."

At every turn, glass skyscrapers tower above historical architecture to show how this city has grown.

Manchester United or Manchester City? It’s time to take your side. Football is the beating heart of Mancunian culture, and the city’s biggest rivalry has got to be witnessed.

From the quirky Northern Quarter to Ancoats Marina, every day offers a new discovery.

UNIVERSITIES IN
Manchester

The University of Manchester

With 25 Nobel laureates under its wing, University of Manchester is more than worthy of its iconic status.

Part of the prestigious Russell Group and in the Top 5 UK universities for employability, UoM is the perfect option for ambitious, future-focused students.

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Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is home to over 40,000 students from 170 countries. Ranked first in the UK for sustainability, it focuses on teaching practical skills.

Manchester Met’s Business School is the country’s second-largest, with newly-refurbished facilities to remain at the cutting-edge of higher education.

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Testimonials

Here’s what our students have to say.
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“My three favourite things about living at Vita: the weekly events, the gym and the independence I get from living on my own.”
Elouise

A man in a white shirt is seated indoors within a modern, warmly-lit student accommodation in Coventry, complete with stylish artwork, comfortable furniture, and expansive windows.

“The reception was really welcoming and helpful.”
Muhammed

A person with dark hair and a beard sits on an orange sofa in student accommodation in Coventry, wearing a plaid hoodie. Behind them is a modern living space with a staircase, large windows, and patterned cushions. The lighting is soft and natural.

“A place where I can learn new things and feel comfortable.”
Prem

A woman with long dark hair sits in a sleek hallway of student accommodation in Coventry. She's wearing a light sweater and dark pants, with lockers to her left. Behind her, a purple wall features a neon sign that partially reads "THE OF THE DISCO BAR.

“I wanted to move into a place where I can feel really secure.”
Lourdes

FAQs

    What isn’t there to do in Manchester? This city has everything you could dream of. Spend the day shopping at the Arndale or the Trafford Centre. Eat and drink in the coolest bars in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats. Stroll through the Gay Village and feel the streets come alive. Manchester is full of culture, sights, and friendly faces – and it’s the perfect place for students to live.

    Manchester is not only known for its incredible student culture. This city is famous for music – being the birthplace of bands like Oasis, The Smiths and The Stone Roses. It’s also home to two of the world’s most famous football clubs – Manchester City and Manchester United. Manchester’s culture is shaped by all of these things, and if you are a student in Manchester, you get the chance to become a part of it.

    Manchester is not short of music venues – and as a student you’ll want to visit as many as you can. Manchester’s biggest music venues are the AO Arena and Royal Albert Hall – both hosting performances from some of the world’s most famous artists. For more intimate gigs, try YES, which sits opposite Vita Student Circle Square, or Blues Kitchen in Spinningfields.

    Manchester doesn’t just have incredible city living, but it’s also surrounded by beautiful National Parks and green spaces. Slightly east of Manchester is the Peak District, which is accessible by train. Here you can hike across rolling hills and valleys and stop for a cosy pub lunch.

    It takes just two hours to get from Manchester to London by train.

    Students in Manchester tend to live in the centre of the city, near Oxford Road. From here you can easily walk to all of Manchester’s universities and be on the doorstep of the best bars, shops and restaurants. Students also live around First Street and Fallowfield. Explore Manchester with Vita Student and read more over on our blog.

    It’s difficult to narrow down the list of amazing places to eat and drink in Manchester, because there are just so many. Next to Vita Student Manchester is Hatch, a cool food market serving all types of culinary delights. In the Northern Quarter, the streets are full of must-visit restaurants and bars – one of these being PLY, a great place for pizza and drinks with your new-found friends.

    When you book a student room at Vita Student, you can enjoy early access to all your new building’s communal spaces before you move in. Discover your new study spot and save on your gym membership by securing your space today.

    When you book at Vita Student, a member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours. So if you have any questions about your booking, don’t worry – our customer engagement team will support you every step of your journey with us, from booking until the end of your stay at Vita Student.

    You need to be over 17 and a full-time university student in the UK or Spain to live at Vita Student.

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