The award is being handed to Rashford following his contributions towards the campaign against child poverty.
The 22 years old is set to be the youngest ever to bag such anhonorary degree from the university.
He said: "It's a proud day for myself and my family. When you look at the great names that have been awarded this doctorate in the past, it's humbling.
"We still have a long way to go in the fight to combat child poverty in this country but receiving recognition from your city means we are heading in the right direction and that means a lot."
If you recall that during the period when the lockdown started in March, Rashford began his charity project with the poverty and food waste charity, FareShare, which saw him distribute meals to the vulnerable every week.
Just so you know, former club manager, Sir Alex Ferguson and club's legend, Sir Bobby Charlton have previously received this award in the past.
President and vice-chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, said: "Marcus is an extraordinary young man with an extraordinary talent and drive that stretches well beyond the football field.
"His work for charity and his high-profile campaign will not only help countless young people across our own city, but across the entire country.
"Our university has social responsibility at its core and this sense of civic pride and duty is something we are proud to share with Marcus. That is why the university is delighted to make Marcus our youngest ever recipient of an honorary degree."
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