13 famous faces and celebrities who went to university in Manchester

By Jessica Lees

Reporter

Published 14th Aug 2025, 12:07 GMT

Today is results day! Many young people will starting their journey to university!

Here are 13 famous faces who made it big and studied right here in Manchester.

5. Physicist Brian Cox

University of Manchester Photo: Dan Kitwood

6. Toby Jones

University of Manchester | Getty Images for Disney

7. John Bishop

Manchester Metropolitan University | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

8. Steve Coogan

Manchester Metropolitan University Photo: Jamie McCarthy

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