About Our City

UNH Manchester campus in the Manchester NH city skyline

Home to more than 110,000 residents, Manchester is New Hampshire’s largest city and a place where students can learn, work, and build community.  

The historic Millyard, once home to bustling textile mills, now houses classrooms, labs, and innovative companies, creating a unique environment where education and industry intersect. 

For students who are just starting college, transferring, or returning to school, Manchester offers both opportunity and flexibility. A walkable downtown filled with local restaurants, shops, and cultural spaces sits just steps from campus, making it easy to balance academics with everyday life. With internships, community connections, and career pathways woven into the city itself, Manchester becomes more than a place to study, it’s a place to grow. 

Make the city your campus

Manchester is more than where you study, it’s where you connect. Dive into local arts, culture, food, and events that bring the community together. 

Currier
The Currier Museum of Art

An internationally renowned art museum.

The Currier Museum of Art

YMCA
Wildcats at the YMCA

Build a healthy spirit, mind, and body.

Wildcats at the YMCA

Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre

Non-profit performing arts center.

Palace Theatre

Dining in Manchester
Dining in Manchester

More than 80 cafes, restaurants, diners, and eateries.

Dining in Manchester

SNHU Arena
SNHU Arena

Indoor events arena from music, to sports, and more.

SNHU Arena

NH Baseball
NH Fisher Cats

Minor league baseball team.

NH Fisher Cats

Ranking and Reports

UNH Manchester Hidden Gem Ranking
College Raptor

 “Hidden Gem in the New England Region” (2021)

College Raptor

aerial photo of the city at night

LIVABILITY.COM

"One of the best places to live in the US" (2019)

LIVABILITY.COM

NH Magazine
NH Magazine

"Next Cool City" (2018)

NH Magazine

Skyline
National Geographic

"Happiest Cities in the U.S." (2017)

National Geographic

Politico
Politico

"How a 19th-Century Town Became a New Millennium Marvel" (2016)

Politico

Doors
Harvard Magazine

"Art, history, and eclectic restaurants—less than an hour away" (2015)

Harvard Magazine