13 celebrities who went to university in Manchester - this may surprise you

By Jessica Lees

Reporter

Published 9th Nov 2025, 15:00 GMT

We already have a lot of talent here in Manchester, but here are 13 celebs who studied here before fame.

This list includes the likes of Jack Whitehall, Dame Julie Walters and Benedict Cumberbatch:

1. Jack Whitehall

University of Manchester Photo: Getty Images

2. Benedict Cumberbatch

University of Manchester | Getty Images

3. Alan Turing

University of Manchester | National World Photo: National World

4. Dame Julie Walters

Manchester Metropolitan University Photo: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images

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