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Campus facilities at the Universal Square, Manchester campus

On-site Library

The Universal Square library is a core resource centre for your study and research needs. Open six days a week, it holds student-centred resources, collaborative study spaces, technology access and a dedicated library team to assist you with every aspect of your academic performance.

On-site Canteen

The campus canteen serves a great selection of food and hot drinks throughout the day. Featuring dedicated seating areas for up to 40 people, it provides a vibrant, comfortable social hub to network with peers and relax between your scheduled lectures.

Computer and Laptop Access

Dedicated campus PCs are ready and fully available for student use during building operating hours. If you prefer to study using your own device, the campus provides secure, high-speed Wi-Fi access throughout the building.

Car Park and Cycle Storage

A dedicated student car park and bike racks are available on-site, making it straightforward to commute to campus by car or cycle from across the city and surrounding areas.

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Prime connectivity

Getting to and from the Universal Square, Manchester campus is straightforward from across the city and the wider region.

Hyde Road Bus Depot 5 mins
The Manchester College 5 mins
Manchester Piccadilly Station 15 Minute Walk
Piccadilly Station Metrolink 5 Minute Walk
Cafe 2 Minute Walk
Restaurant 2 Minute Walk

Experience student life at the Universal Square, Manchester campus

Join an inclusive community of 1,000 students, collaborate in dedicated group spaces and network inside our on-site social hub.

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50+ Nationalities on campus
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In and around Universal Square, Manchester campus

The GBS Universal Square, Manchester campus is located in Universal Square on Devonshire Street North, just outside the city centre in one of Manchester's well-connected inner districts. Manchester is one of the UK's most vibrant and economically significant cities, home to a thriving financial and professional services sector, a global technology and digital industry and a cultural identity that draws people from across the world.

This is a part of Manchester where you can effectively balance focused study with city life. The Northern Quarter, Manchester Piccadilly and the city's celebrated food and arts scene are all easily accessible from campus, alongside green spaces, sports venues and the range of retail and social amenities that make Manchester one of the most liveable cities in the UK.

At the same time, the rest of the country is highly accessible. With Manchester Piccadilly just 15 minutes away, offering national rail connections in all directions and the Metrolink tram network serving the wider city, you can navigate Manchester and beyond with ease while studying in a campus community of 1,000 students dedicated to advancing their careers.

Explore programmes at the Universal Square, Manchester campus

Explore undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at GBS Universal Square, Manchester campus. Learn from trained and experienced industry lecturers, solve real workplace scenarios and graduate with employer-recognised qualifications.

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Frequently asked questions

The GBS campus is located at Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH. Just 15 minutes from our campus is Manchester Piccadilly train station, with trains running to many other parts of the UK.

The GBS Universal Square campus offers professional courses across business and finance, construction management, digital technologies and computing, health and social care, project management and psychology. Both undergraduate and postgraduate pathways are fully available.

Yes. GBS timetables are custom-built around the lifestyles of working adults. You can select flexible session blocks across weekdays and evenings to seamlessly protect your existing career and family commitments.

The campus has an on-site canteen serving an excellent selection of food and drinks throughout the day, with dedicated seating for up to 40 people, providing a welcoming social space to relax and connect with fellow students between lectures.

Students have full, direct access to a dedicated Academic Support team, a Student Wellbeing Team, on-site library advisors and a Careers and Employability team. Contact the campus at 020 8092 9440 or via info@globalbanking.ac.uk.

Yes, transit is highly convenient. Metrolink tram services and extensive bus routes provide direct access to Manchester Piccadilly, the city centre and the wider region.

All our courses/classes are subject to availability.