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

By Jessica Lees

Reporter

Published 5th Oct 2025, 15:00 GMT

We already have lots of talent here in Manchester but it seems that many famous faces also had their beginnings in the city.

Here are 13 famous faces and celebs who went to university 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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