University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) Former names Manchester Mechanics' Institute; Manchester Municipal School of Technology; Manchester College of Science and Technology Motto Latin: Scientia et Labore Motto in English By Knowledge and Work Active 1824–2004 (merged into newly formed University of Manchester in 2004) Administrative staff 1500 (2003) Undergraduates 4800 (2002) Postgraduates 1700 (2002) Location Manchester, United Kingdom Colours Affiliations 1994 Group