So, we've got where to eat and where to drink covered, your gigs and nightlife are organised and we've sorted you out with the best of Manchester culture incuding our best theatres, art galleries and museums in the city.
Manchester has great shopping - it's one of the main reasons people visit the city. All the chains are to be found around Market Street or out at the Trafford Centre, and Spinningfields has created a whole new area to get your glad rags, but there's a wealth of independent shopping to be had as well.
From vintage clothes, vinyl revivals, arts and crafts and independent bookshops, here's a guide to some of the best shopping in the city, plus some top tattoo artists if you're planning on marking your arrival as a Manchester student with some ink.
