The service is free for students who are travelling alone and will be living in University-owned accommodation. We aim to provide a warm welcome to Manchester at the start of the academic year in September.
The University of Manchester offers a free collection service for new international students arriving at Manchester Airport at the start of the academic year in September.
The service is for students travelling alone who will be living in University accommodation. If you are travelling with your parents or staying in private accommodation then you will need to arrange your own transport from the airport.
The service operates from Tuesday 14 to Sunday 19 September, from 7.30am to 9pm, and will drop students off at all University halls of residence and the University Accommodation Office.
When you arrive at Manchester airport, look out for our student helpers who will be wearing purple T-shirts with the University of Manchester logo, so-called 'Purple People'. There will be Purple People in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and they will direct you to the airport bus station from where coaches depart at regular intervals.
Please note that there are no porters available at Manchester Airport or at University halls so you will need to carry your own luggage. You may also experience slight delays during peak periods.
Please book your place with the Airport Collection Service by 10 September 2010.
Manchester Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in the country. It is located about 10 miles (16km) south of the city centre, about 30 minutes from the University.
The airport has a number of transport links to the city:
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