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Old Trafford Stadium Part of the UA92 Main Campus

This is the place where it all began.

Where the Class of 92 formed their allegiance. The place that inspired our deliberately different style of education. Where greatness has been unlocked on the world’s biggest stage, time after time. Old Trafford Stadium is in our roots, our foundations and now part of our legacy. Bring your dreams to the theatre and see where they take you. 

Manchester United's Old Trafford football stadium

We are excited to announce the newest addition to our campus – the iconic Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United.

The stadium campus will become home turf for our students on Business of Football, Sports Management and Digital Marketing courses as well as providing occasional teaching spaces for other courses including Football Broadcasting and Journalism. With classrooms and learning spaces overlooking the famous pitch, we will bring you closer to the action at one of the largest football stadiums in the UK.  

 

A Full Circle Moment

“The Class of '92's experience at Manchester United shaped who we are. The teamwork, commitment and belief we learned here are part of UA92’s DNA. Bringing our students into this environment connects everything we stand for — education, opportunity and the power of sport to change lives.”

Gary Neville, Co-founder of UA92

Teaching Facilities at Old Trafford Stadium

Who?

Courses that will primarily be taught at Old Trafford stadium are Business of Football, Sports Management, Digital Marketing and Football Broadcast and Journalism.

Where?

industry inspired education

We are teaching within a number of suites in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. This includes classrooms, breakout spaces and separate areas for group study and practical teaching.

Why?

Being located at Old Trafford Stadium brings you closer to the action. It connects our students to a real-world environment at one of the most famous football clubs in the world.

Study at the Stadium

Find out more about the courses being taught at Old Trafford Stadium, Part of the Main UA92 campus.

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How far is the Old Trafford stadium from UA92’s main campus?

Our main campus is approximately 800 metres from Old Trafford Stadium, which is around a 5-10 minute walk.

How do students access the stadium?

Students that will be taught at Old Trafford Stadium will be issued with a security pass. You will enter the stadium at the UA92 entrance, close to the Munich Tunnel entrance in the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.

Can I still access the main campus and use the facilities there?

Absolutely! You are welcome on the main campus at any time during opening hours and you still have access to all the facilities that other students have access to including the gym and Café 92. You will also continue to access Student Support services from the main campus, however there are a lot of online resources also available.

How easy is it to get to Old Trafford Stadium by public transport?

The tram network has stops very close by including Wharfside, which is a 3-minute walk, and Old Trafford, which is a 5-10 minute walk to the stadium.

If you are living in Academy Apartments, the stadium is just a 5-10 minute walk from your accommodation.

Is there parking available for students?

We have a limited number of parking spaces available and these will be allocated to students via an application process.

What happens when Manchester United are playing at home?

We won’t have access to the teaching spaces on game days. On those days, teaching will happen at other UA92 campus locations or online. As matches are scheduled well in advance students will be given plenty of prior notice to plan accordingly.

Who are the Class of ’92 and why are they involved?

The Class of ’92 refers to former Manchester United players Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, and Nicky Butt, who grew up together in the club’s youth academy and became central to its most successful era, including the 1999 Treble win. They founded UA92 to give back to their community and make higher education accessible to all. Find out more about our co-founders.

Why is Old Trafford and Manchester United so important to UA92?

UA92 was founded by Gary Neville and fellow members of Manchester United’s Class of ’92—Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville, and Nicky Butt—in partnership with Lancaster University. The Class of ’92 acknowledge that their experience at Manchester United, under the former manager Alex Ferguson, shaped who they became. The teamwork, commitment and belief they experienced has shaped the founding principles of UA92.

What if I don’t support Manchester United?

There’s no expectation for you to support Manchester United—your focus will be on learning and professional growth. You’ll gain experience that applies globally, and it is great preparation for your future career. Being located at Old Trafford Stadium is not just an exciting opportunity for Manchester United supporters. This world-class sporting venue offers unique insights into business, sport and media, within both football and the wider industry.

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