Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University (often referred to as MMU, Man Met or Manchester Met) one of the largest and most popular universities , is a public university located in Manchester, England. It was established in 1970 as Manchester Polytechnic and gained university status in 1992. Its headquarters and central campus are in the city of Manchester, and there are additional facilities in Cheshire.

Key statistics

MMU is one of the UK’s most applied to universities, with the widest choice of flexible courses and professional accreditations, which ensures what students learn can be applied in their chosen career. With a community of over 38,000 students, MMU is one of the largest universities in the UK. It has more than 270,000 alumni, representing 100+ countries across the world.

Manchester campus is located amongst world-renowned nightlife, music, arts, shopping and sports venues in Britain’s ‘best city to live in’**. Manchester itself is also a renowned hub for arts, culture and creativity, and is regularly ranked in the top spot as the best city to live in the UK by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey.

The university delivers outstanding research that addresses the biggest challenges facing contemporary society. 85% of research impact at the University is graded as world-leading or internationally excellent† and you will be taught by academics who are leading experts in their disciplines.MMU also prides itself on strong partnerships with businesses and organisations at a regional, national and international level, and which include the BBC and IBM. Many of its degree courses include a year-long work placement with these organisations – something the university believes aids its high employment rate for graduate.It has earned a strong reputation for developing work-ready global graduates. It have over 1,000 courses with a focus on industry experience and employability, links to over 70 professional associations and strong working relationships with global industry leaders.

‘Promoting diversity’ is listed among the university core values, as is an emphasis on vocational education and employability.

Notable Alumni

·        Sarah Burton OBE – Creative Director, Alexander McQueen.

·        Thomas Heatherwick CBE – designer and maker, Heatherwick Studio.

·        Dr Evelyn Asante-Mensah OBE – Commissioner at the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

·        Jonathan Mildenhall – Chief Marketing Officer, Airbnb.

·        Steve Coogan – actor, impressionist and comedian.

·        Martin Parr – photographer.

·        Julie Walters CBE – actress.

·        David Fairhurst – Executive Vice-President, McDonald's.

·        Liz Kessler – writer.

·        John Bishop – comedian and actor.

English Language Requirements

The level of English required depends on the course or qualification.

The English language entry requirements detailed here are for guidance only;

Kindly refer to the university website for details.

• For most undergraduate courses, students need to reach IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5

in any component.

• For most postgraduate courses, students need to reach IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in

any component for taught masters, and no less than 6.0 in any component for postgraduate research.

• If students would like to improve their English before they start their course, the university can help.

The Language Centre at Manchester Metropolitan offers English language and academic skills courses

to prepare students for university study in the UK.

Accommodation for International Students

• All international students are guaranteed accommodation in university student halls,

provided they are in their first year of study and apply before the specified deadline.

• The accommodation is located on or close to Manchester Metropolitan University’s campuses,

near local amenities, including shops and food outlets.

• Each residence has a staffed reception (24-hour reception in some halls), 24-hour security and a

team of Residential Advisors who are available to offer support and advice.

 Room rents start at £106 per week in Manchester, and £75 per week in Cheshire. In total, 66% of rooms

are en-suite. All are self-catered. The majority of halls are reserved for first-year students.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to recognising high-achieving students and they

have a comprehensive range of scholarships available.

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships (Non-EU Students only)

Manchester Met is making a limited number of Vice-Chancellor scholarships available, each to the

value of £5,000. These scholarships are open to international students who enrol on a full-time

undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme.

You can apply for an award if you:

• are an international student (classified as ‘overseas’ for tuition fee)
• and are not currently registered on a course at Manchester Metropolitan University

Postgraduate Scholarships

• Manchester Metropolitan University is offering a number of postgraduate scholarships,

                up to the value of £2,000.

• The scholarship is open to international students who enrol on a full-time postgraduate taught

                programme and is based on academic merit. This will be evidenced in your academic transcripts

                and graduation certificates.

You do not need to apply for this scholarship. You will automatically be considered and they will contact

you if you are successful. Over 75% of eligible enrolled PGT students received this scholarship for the

2016/2017 academic year.

Other University Scholarships

Manchester Metropolitan University provides a range of university-wide undergraduate and postgraduate funding

which international students are able to apply for, including alumni discounts and faculty-specific discount.

External Funding Sources

Many of the international students are eligible for external funding. The British Council’s Study UK Website 

provides details of available financial support, but you can also check with your local British Council office for

up to date information.