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Established in 1824, Manchester Metropolitan University sits among the top 200 universities in the world under 50 (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2021) and 54th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2021).
Manchester Metropolitan is known for the quality of its teaching, research and industry links: 85 per cent of its research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014-2021). The institution enjoys strong links with global companies including IBM, Bentley Motors, Bosch, Boohoo.com, Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, Puma, SAP, Texas Instruments, Volkswagen, and Walt Disney. The university hosts regular employability events including advice workshops, industry networking, guest speakers and careers fairs. Alumni receive lifelong careers support.
Applicants can choose from popular areas such as Architecture, Digital Arts, Fashion, Design, TESOL, Economics, Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, HRM, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Sports Business, Hospitality Management, Digital Marketing, Data Science, Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Engineering, Biosciences, Food Science, Sports Exercise, Public Health and Physiotherapy, among others. Its business school is triple-accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), a testament to its high standards of excellence in teaching and research and places the business school among the best in the world. The university ranks 3rd nationally and 11th globally for its architecture courses (QS World University Rankings 2021).
The university has a GBP 400 million ongoing investment to develop its facilities, buildings and public spaces. The Manchester Met campus is surrounded by world-renowned music, arts and sports venues and the city is famous for its international arts festival. Manchester Metropolitan offers students a memorable experience, being named both the UK’s best city to live in, (Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Survey 2021), and one of the world’s top three most exciting cities (TimeOut City Life Index 2021).
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Manchester Metropolitan offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses. All programmes are enriched by the university’s extensive research activities and many have been developed with businesses and industry professionals.
There are several routes open to students who don’t have the entry requirements for direct entry onto undergraduate or postgraduate programmes. Foundation courses provide students with the level of knowledge needed to secure a place at Manchester Metropolitan University. Students can also opt to take preparation courses that lead to the second year of undergraduate courses and to postgraduate programmes.
Pre-sessional English courses and free English language support is available for international students who do not meet the English language requirements of their degree course. The intensive programmes prepare students for study in the UK and are available at various start dates throughout the year.
The university has collaborative teaching partnerships where Manchester Metropolitan University degrees are delivered with local partners and it has student exchange agreements with over 150 partners worldwide and international research collaborations.
Study abroad and exchange opportunities are available in Europe; Argentina; Australia; Canada; China; Hong Kong SAR; Japan; Malaysia; Mexico; and the U.S.
The university has over 320,000 alumni in over 170 countries. Manchester Metropolitan’s professionally-relevant qualifications have a firm focus on industry experience and future employability, in subject areas directly related to what employers really need.
The university programmes have been developed in close partnership with business, industry and the professions, and many courses include work placements. For example, at Manchester Met, the university has excellent industry links with numerous global companies and organisations.
The university puts on regular careers fairs and events for students to improve their employability such as workshops, networking events with industry partners and inspirational guest speakers. Students will benefit from lifelong access to a digital careers service after they graduate.
The Employability Hub offers students career development resources and details of a range of job opportunities. The space is also used for job search workshops.
The School of Digital Arts (SODA) is a GBP35 million investment to develop the next generation of creative talent and support the demand for skilled workers in the creative, digital and tech sectors.
SODA will accommodate over 1,000 students annually with subjects that cover film, animation, photography, UX design, games design, AI, immersive technologies, and more, with students regularly collaborating with industry partners on live projects. The new building has a digital innovation lab, green screens, editing suites, screening space, a media gallery, and production, sound and music studios.
The Manchester Metropolitan University Business School is triple accredited. This achievement places us amongst the very best business schools in the world. These accreditations are, testament to our high standards of excellence in teaching and research. Courses are designed in line with industry needs, ensuring students graduate with the skills to succeed and that employers are looking for.
Manchester Metropolitan is ranked 54th in the Complete University Guide 2021 table. The result places Manchester Metropolitan 4th among the North West region’s universities.
Opening in January 2022, the Institute of Sport will be a centre for research, teaching and learning, bringing together world-leading researchers. It will include a state-of-the-art lab with imaging suite, altitude heat chamber, a muscle function lab, and MRI and bone density analysis capabilities. Researchers will work alongside the specialists at the Platt Lane Sports Complex in South Manchester.
The new building will provide new and improved study areas and catering facilities, as well as enhanced teaching spaces for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. It is due for completion in 2024.
6,16,698 Living costs
5,62,429 To live on campus
Manchester Metropolitan is known for its quality of teaching, and its outstanding research, 85 per cent of which is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014-2021).
Manchester Metropolitan’s academic staff has strong links with industry partners across all subject areas, contributing their knowledge and experience to the design of courses and also giving specialist lectures and seminars to students.
The university has links with professional bodies and associations, including AACSB and ACCA, to ensure the content of its courses is up-to-date and relevant to the industry.
Manchester Met academics develop research that directly influences degree programmes whilst helping solve major issues at local, national and international levels. Students are taught by experts in their subjects who, alongside teaching, could also be delivering business solutions or advising on major policy changes for governments.
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to recognising high-achieving students and has a comprehensive range of scholarships available for international students, plus prestigious Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor scholarships for specific courses (T&Cs apply).
The Students’ Union represents the rights and interests of all Manchester Met students.
All Manchester Metropolitan, students automatically become members of the Students’ Union and enjoy access to a range of sports clubs, student societies, support services and facilities. With over 110 different sports clubs and societies, there’s something for everyone.
The Student Union building has a café, shop for all students’ essentials and is home to the Finance Office and the Advice Centre. Experienced, trained staff in the Advice Centre offer specialist, student-centred advice on a whole range of issues such as funding and personal finance, general health and mental health, academic issues and accommodation.
International students receive arrival support with pre-departure webinars, free airport pickup and welcome events.
Once at their accommodation, the Residential Life team have Residential Advisors providing students assistance through advice and support. Having welcomed international students for many years, the university has developed several specialist teams to provide them with the right support throughout their studies:
The Manchester Metropolitan security team is on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering crime prevention advice, patrolling the campus, investigating security concerns and responding to alarms and emergencies. Students can contact them for information and advice or to report concerning incidents.
The accommodation at the university has also been designed to provide students with a safe environment to live in.
Residential Advisors (RAs) are an in-house team of the second year, third year and postgraduate students who live in student accommodation. Their role is to offer support and advice on living in Manchester Metropolitan accommodation and information about accessing support across the university.
As part of this role, the RAs provide events to help students from across the Student Living complex to meet each other and make new friends. RAs can help resolve student queries, flatmate concerns, study issues, and much more.
The university offers a block insurance policy as part of student residency at Manchester Metropolitan University’s accommodation. This provides basic cover for personal possessions. If students would like to upgrade their insurance to cover more valuable items, they can extend the standard policy.
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