Gary Neville and the Class of '92 founded University Academy 92, providing courses in sport, business, digital and media.
A general view of Old Trafford.(Image: 2025 CameraSport)
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Manchester United have reached an agreement with University Academy 92 (UA92) to expand their campus to Old Trafford. The first-of-its-kind agreement for Old Trafford means that several suites within the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand will be used as teaching spaces from January 2026.
UA92 was founded by Gary Neville and his fellow Class of '92 members, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt, and it provides courses in sport, business, digital and media. The agreement to expand UA92's campus to Old Trafford will provide students with the opportunity to learn within the stadium on non-matchdays. Manchester City's stadium, the Etihad, has been used as a campus for UFCB students, another university focusing on sports and wider sports industries.
Neville said: “This is a full circle moment for me - Manchester United is where my dreams started and now we have the privilege of helping the next generation achieve theirs. Old Trafford has always been a place where young people dream big, and now it will also be a place where our students can learn, grow and build their futures. The Class of ’92’s experiences 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."
Marc Armstrong, United's chief business officer, said: “We are really looking forward to opening the doors of Old Trafford to students from UA92. Manchester United has always been synonymous with youth, drive and determination, epitomised by the Class of ’92.
“In the longer term, as we plan for the regeneration of the Old Trafford area, including the development of a new stadium, this agreement with UA92 demonstrates our desire to work together with local stakeholders in driving social and economic progress across Greater Manchester and beyond.”
United must reach a deal to purchase the rail yard surrounding Old Trafford before they can push ahead with stadium plans. The land is owned by Freightliner, and the parties are yet to reach an agreement. Andy Burnham has suggested compulsory purchase powers could be used to acquire the space if a deal can not be agreed, but United have said they are "optimistic" of reaching a breakthrough.