Student Membership
Student life doesn't always follow a routine. Between lectures, study sessions, part-time jobs and social plans, flexibility matters.
That's why our multi-centre student memberships are designed to fit around your lifestyle, helping you stay active, relieve stress and find time for yourself whenever it suits you. Looking after your physical and mental health will help make student life that bit easier.
One Membership. Endless Options.
With our multi-centre membership for students, you’ll be able to enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Access to Manchester's only 50m swimming pool at Manchester Aquatics Centre
- Multiple gym spaces with cardio, strength and functional training zones
- Women's-only gym facilities at Manchester Aquatics Centre, Hough End Leisure Centre, Moss Side Leisure Centre, Belle Vue Leisure Centre and Whalley Range Sports Centre
Over 600 fitness classes every week, including Les Mills, group cycle and more - Sugden Sports Centre is a HYROX Training Centre
- Health suite facilities including sauna, steam room and jacuzzi
- Discounted racquet sports
- Your choice of rolling monthly Direct Debit - just £33 per month* - with no contract for added flexibility, or upfront options - 9 months for £220 or 12 months for £270.
- Inclusive access to Live Better - online workouts, healthy habit plans and everyday wellbeing support in the Better UK app.
Better is also part of a social enterprise, and so are our members. Your membership fees are reinvested into programmes and services for the whole community to stay healthy and active. If your gym can’t say the same – why not make the switch?
Take a look at what we have to offer
Join Us
Simply click your preferred 'Home Centre' centre to join. With a multi-centre student membership you'll get access to the pools, gyms, classes and health suites at all of the centres shown:
Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre
Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Belle Vue Leisure Centre
East Manchester Leisure Centre
Hough End Leisure Centre
Manchester Aquatics Centre
Moss Side Leisure Centre
North City Family & Fitness Centre
Sugden Sports Centre
Whalley Range Sports Centre
*Set-up fee of £12.50 applies to direct debit memberships. To be eligible for a student membership you must be aged 16+ and study for a minimum of 16 hours of study per week. A photo of your student card with the current academic year and a letter confirming your course will be required to be uploaded within 20 days of purchasing your membership. Full terms and conditions available at better.org.uk/terms
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Open Water Swimming
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Swimming Lessons
We offer comprehensive Adult Beginner, Improver, and Advanced Swimming Lessons tailored for university students. Sessions cater to all abilities, running weekly.
Diving
Make a splash in our Dive for All sessions and experience our amazing diving facilities at Manchester Aquatics Centre. Dives will be feet first only and swimmers will undergo a swim teast, water depth is 5m.
Cycling
An unforgettable experience and a great welcome awaits you at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. We've got a great range of sessions for all abilities on the velodrome track or BMX arena.
Squash
Why not book a squash court or get involved in one of the many squash leagues at your local leisure centre? You'll also find squash lessons to help you master this fun and high-energy game. Available at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Moss Side Leisure Centre and Hough End Leisure Centre.
Athletics
Manchester Regional Arena is the perfect place for those looking to take their first steps into athletics or take training up a level. Everybody is welcome. Sessions must be booked in advance, to ensure we're able to correctly allocate zones to each user group.
Badminton
Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, develop your skills or make new friends, badminton is a fantastic sport with many benefits to enjoy. Easy to pick up, with plenty of room to master your skills, getting on a badminton court near you is a great way to have fun and exercise, regardless of your age or ability.