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A historical overview of the university that merged with UMIST in 2004 to form the University of Manchester. Learn about its origins, development, officers, notable people and motto.
Learn more about the history of the Victoria University of Manchester, one of the two institutions that formed our current university.
Victoria University was a federal university in England from 1880 to 1904, with colleges in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. It split into three independent universities: Victoria University of Manchester, University of Liverpool and University of Leeds.
Learn about the origins and achievements of the University of Manchester, formed in 2004 by the merger of Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST. Explore its historic buildings, Nobel laureates, heritage heroes and bicentenary celebrations.
May 29, 2023 · The Victoria University of Manchester is the epitome of excellence in higher education. This renowned university has carved out a niche for itself with its superior academic programs, a vibrant campus life, and groundbreaking research opportunities.
This university was established and granted a royal charter in 1880, becoming England's first civic university; following Liverpool and Leeds becoming independent, it was renamed the Victoria University of Manchester in 1903 and absorbed Owens College the following year.
The Victoria University and University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) come together to create our university as we know it today, after being bestowed its royal charter by Queen Elizabeth II.
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