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Overview

Established in 1824, Manchester Metropolitan University is a globally recognised university and one of the largest universities in the UK. Manchester Met is among the top 200 international universities in the world established less than 50 years ago, as per 2019 Times Higher Education University Rankings and among the top 20 for 11 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2020).

Students can choose from study options spread across 40 subject areas at Manchester Met. The University also offers international students a range of scholarship options up to GBP 5,000 for students who meet the eligibility criteria. In addition, Manchester Met offers 150 student clubs and societies for students to join and take part in.

Manchester Metropolitan’s outstanding teaching and learning outcomes have been recognised with a silver rating in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework. The institution’s industry links with global companies benefit students immensely, with 93 per cent of graduates getting employed or moving on to further study within six months of graduation (16/17 DHLE). The University has produced more than 300,000 graduates living across the globe in over 170 countries.

The University is planning to invest more than GBP 400 million into its buildings and public spaces. The Manchester Met campus is surrounded by world-renowned music, arts and sports venues. Manchester is famous for its international arts festival and is a popular student city that was voted the third best student city in UK (QS Best Student Cities 2019).

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

6,61,355

Campus accommodation

6,03,156

What's new

New School of Digital Arts launching in 2021

Opening in 2021 at Manchester Metropolitan University, the School of Digital Arts (SODA) is a GBP 35 million investment that will help to develop the next generation of creative talent and support the growing demand for skilled workers in the region’s creative, digital and tech sectors.

It will house more than 1,000 students annually with subjects that span film, animation, UX design, immersive technologies, photography, games design, AI and more, often working on live projects with industry partners. The state-of-the-art new building will feature a digital innovation lab, green screens, editing suites, screening space, a media gallery, sound and music studios and production studios.

Manchester Metropolitan ranked in the top 60 UK universities

Manchester Metropolitan has been ranked 54^th in the Complete University Guide 2021 table. The result places Manchester Metropolitan 4^th among the North West region’s universities.

Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport

Opening in January 2022, the Institute of Sport will bring world-leading researchers from across the university together. The new facilities will complement existing specialist sports and coaching provision at Platt Lane Sports Complex in Fallowfield, South Manchester. It will provide space for teaching, research, offices and learning spaces. It will also offer specialist hi-tech research labs including an imaging suite with an MRI scanner, a suite for bone density analysis, an altitude and heat chamber to simulate climate conditions, and a muscle function lab.

New Science and Engineering building

The new Science and Engineering building will provide new and improved study areas and catering facilities, as well as enhanced teaching spaces for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The development site forms part of our existing campus and is due for completion in 2024.

Teaching quality

Manchester Metropolitan provides students with high-quality teaching in a friendly and supportive environment. Its excellent teaching quality has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver award.

The TEF Panel judged that Manchester Metropolitan delivers high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.

Manchester Metropolitan’s academic staff have 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 industry.

The Research Excellence Framework measures the quality of research in UK universities. In the 2014 assessment, valid until 2021, the University saw a rise in 12 places in the quality rankings as a result (REF 2017-2021).

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.

Study options

Manchester Metropolitan offers a wide-range of foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses. All programmes are enriched by Manchester Metropolitan’s extensive research activities and many have been developed in close partnership with businesses and industry professionals.

Manchester Metropolitan has five diverse faculties:

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Faculty of Health, Psychology & Social Care

Other study options

Manchester Metropolitan University offers a range of courses to students at various levels.

Foundation courses are available to prepare students for university study, and to provide the level of knowledge needed to secure a place at Manchester Metropolitan University. There are several routes available to students who don’t have the entry requirements for direct entry on to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes.

There is more than one Foundation Year route and the opportunity to take preparation courses that lead on to the second year of undergraduate and to postgraduate programmes.

Pre-sessional English courses and free English language support is available for international students still needing to meet the English language requirements of their chosen degree course. The five, ten and 20, 30 and 40-week intensive English programmes focus on improving language skills and preparing students for study in the UK, available at various start dates throughout the year.

The University has academic partnerships around the world. These include collaborative teaching partnerships where Manchester Metropolitan University degrees are delivered with local partners and student exchange agreements with over 150 partners all over the world and 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.

Student support

Scholarships and funding

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to recognising high-achieving students and has a comprehensive range of scholarships available of up to GBP 5,000. (The scholarship amount quoted relates to the 2020-2021 academic year and may change for the 2021-2022 academic year).

Students’ Union

The Manchester Metropolitan University Union represents the rights and interests of all of its 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 150 different sports clubs and societies, there’s something for everyone.

Manchester Metropolitan’s Students’ 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.

Arrival support

International students receive arrival support with pre-departure webinars, a free airport pickup and welcome events.

Pastoral support

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:

Student Hub support staff can provide advice and support on student living, careers, studying and finance, immigration, and welfare.
The Immigration and Welfare team also provide confidential advice and guidance as well as organising regular workshops to help with renewing student visas.
The University Counselling Service allows students to talk to a professionally-qualified counsellor, about any personal problems and the team also runs workshops and courses.

Student safety

Security services

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 a safe environment to live in.

Residential advisors

Residential Advisors (RAs) are an in-house team of 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, flat mate concerns, study issues, and much more.

Insurance

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.

Graduate outcomes

There are over 300,000 graduates that form the Manchester Metropolitan global alumni community in more than 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, as well as many courses including work placements. For example, the University has excellent industry links with numerous global companies and organisations.

It also provides students with regular employability events including advice workshops, industry networking, guest speakers and careers fairs. Students will benefit from lifelong access to a digital careers service.

Its Employability Hub offers students career development resources and details of a range of job opportunities. The space is also used for job search workshops.