About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights 

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College Info

Manchester Metropolitan is a public university in Manchester, England. Initially established as the Manchester Mechanics Institute IN 1824, the institution underwent a number of structural and name changes over the years before it became a university in 1992 under its current name.

It is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom, with 4,400 staff members and 38,000 students enrolled, and is home to a diverse foreign student population from over 120 countries.

The University ranks among the world's top 200 universities under the age of 50 (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018).

The university consists of five faculties, twelve research centers and a number of departments, schools and programs of professional support that support the university's efforts.

85% of Manchester Metropolitan's research has a 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' impact. The School of Architecture is ranked 7th in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018) and its Business School has prestigious AACSB and AMBA accreditations, making it one of the world's leading business schools.

In 2014, it was recognized in the Research Excellence Framework results as a top 'new' university for its health research, while the institution has long been at the forefront of Early Years and Childhood Studies development.

The University has business partnerships with global businesses like Nike, Hilton, DHL and Dentsu Aegis Network.

93% of undergraduate students (DLHE survey 2016/17) are in an work or continuing education six months after completion of their studies

Manchester Metropolitan University Campus 

Initially, Manchester Metropolitan University operated seven campuses across Manchester (All Saints, Aytoun, Didsbury, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Hollings) and in Cheshire (Alsager and Crewe). At present, it conducts education at two campus sites - All Saints and Cheshire. 

Facilities in Campus

The university made substantial investment in its late facilities, constructing a new student union building, new labs, a £10million fitness and sport science center, and a £6million contemporary arts center on its campus in Cheshire.

Location Specialities 

Manchester Metropolitan University is situated close to the city center with a combination of coffee shops, theaters, museums, department outlets, shopping malls, café bars, pubs and clubs .

University is   situated in the middle of Manchester, between world-famous music, arts, shopping and sports venues and the second largest Chinatown in the United Kingdom.

Manchester is deemed Britain's 'best city to live in' (Global Liveability Survey 2018 by the Economist Intelligence Unit) and one of the top 10 most exciting cities in the world (Time Out City Life Index 2018).

The city is also known for its vibrant cultural scene, with more than 75 museums and galleries to discover the Greater Manchester.

London is less than two and a half hours away by train.

Manchester Metropolitan University Accommodation

There is a wide variety of housing available either in Manchester Metropolitan University Halls or by licensed private providers registered with Manchester Student Homes.

Accommodation halls include 11 residence halls; seven are university-owned or leased halls and four are partnership halls.

Most of the accommodation is within a short walk of the main academic and student buildings.

Manchester Metropolitan University Ranking

• #801-900 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2019
• #801-1000 World University Ranking - QS 2021
• #601-800 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #54 University Ranking (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2021
• #70 University Rankings - The Guardian 2021
• #877 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

Manchester Metropolitan University Course Rankings

Manchester Metropolitan University Business Courses

• #301-400 PG Business and Economics - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #66 Business & Management Studies (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2021
• #61 Accounting & Finance Ranking - The Complete University Guide 2021
• #90 Business, Management & Marketing - The Guardian 2021
• #72 Accounting & Finance Rankings - The Guardian 2021

Manchester Metropolitan University Engineering Courses

• #251-300 PG Engineering and Technology - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #57 Electrical & Electronic Engineering - The Complete University Guide 2021
• #56 Mechanical Engineering Ranking - The Complete University Guide 2021
• #58 Mechanical Engineering - The Guardian 2021
• #48 Electronic & Electrical Engineering - The Guardian 2021

Manchester Metropolitan University Computers Courses

• #301-400 PG Computers - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #70 Computer Science - The Complete University Guide 2021

Teaching Quality  

Universities excellent teaching quality has been recognised with Silver award Teaching Excellence Framework.

Academic Divisions

• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Law
• Education
• Health, Psychology and Social Care
• Science and Engineering

Why Manchester Metropolitan University?

•  Modern university with a proud tradition – the top 200 university under the age of 50 (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019) with higher education origins since 1824.
•  Industry-relevant degrees – ties to professional associations like AACSB, ACCA, CIMA and RIBA with various accreditation courses and activities.
•  A diverse international population – one of the biggest university populations in the UK with over 38,000 students, of which 3,500 are foreign students.
•  Exciting location: Manchester Metropolitan Campus is situated in the middle of Manchester, the world's most exciting city.

How to Reach Manchester Metropolitan University? Or Travel

•  The campus is situated near to the city's train stations, the Metrolink tramways and major motorway networks.
•  Manchester International Airport is 10 miles (16 km) south of Manchester City Centre.

Manchester Metropolitan University Scholarships / Financial Aid

• Manchester Metropolitan University offers merit-based financial aids to students in various forms of scholarships to fund studies in the UK.
• International Undergraduate Scholarships:
  • The university offers a scholarship of 2,000 EUR every year to the international students enrolled in full-time undergraduate courses.
  • Eligible students will be awarded automatically, an application is not required.
• International Postgraduate Scholarships:
  • The university offers a scholarship of 2,500 EUR every year to the high achieving international students enrolled in full-time postgraduate courses.
  • Eligible students will be awarded automatically, the application is not required.
• International Students can also apply for the following scholarships:
• Vice-Chancellor International Scholarship
  • 5,000 EUR is awarded to high achieving international students enrolled in taught courses.
  • The application is required for this scholarship.
• Research Degree Scholarships: Awarded by the faculties on a Project basis.
• Dalton International Scholarships: A total of seven scholarshipsworth 5,000 EUR each, awarded to students enrolled in full-time master courses.
• International Students can also avail of financial aids or funding through sports scholarships, alumni loyalty discounts, course-specific postgraduate scholarships. Students can also apply for external funding from The British Council.

Famous Aluminis

• Steve Coogan (Actor)
• Jenny Eclair (Comedian)
• Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)
• Jonathan Mildenhall (Vice President of Coca Cola)
• Peter Saville (Graphic designer)

Manchester Metropolitan University Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Engineering (3 Courses)	2 Year - 3 Year	GBP 17000 - GBP 25000
Science (6 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	GBP 17500
Arts (4 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	GBP 16500 - GBP 17500
Law (1 Courses)	3 year	GBP 15500
Media Films (4 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	GBP 17000
Hospitality & Tourism (3 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	GBP 15500 - GBP 17000
Information Technology (IT) (5 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	GBP 8500
Management (4 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	GBP 15500 - GBP 17500

Manchester Metropolitan University Application Process

• While all international students are encouraged to apply, additional admission requirements at MMU may be required depending on their program type and nationality.

​Application Portal

• Undergraduate: Applicants can apply through UCAS
• Graduate: Applications can be sent through an online portal available at the university's official website.
• Required Documents:
  • A completed application
  • Official transcripts or high school records, diplomas, and certificates from previous institutions
  • English language proficiency
    • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE-A test
  • Financial Documents, if applying for financial aids

• Additional Requirements:
  • Two Letter of Recommendation
  • Two Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Birth Certificate
  • Research proposal
  • A valid passport copy
  • Valid student Visa for UK

Manchester Metropolitan University English Language Test Requirements

Test	Minimum Score (UG)	Minimum Score (PG)
IELTS	6.0 with no component less than 5.5	6.5 with no component less than 5.5
PTE Academic	61 with no less than 59 in any section	65 with no less than 59 in any section
TOEFL (IBT)	Overall Score 79; Reading: 18, Listening Writing: 17, Speaking 20	Overall Score 89; Reading: 18, Listening, Writing: 17, Speaking 20
Indian Standard 12th (CBSE CISCE/ISC)	70%	70%

Manchester Metropolitan University English Language Requirements

IELTS:

• Undergraduate – 6.0 or equivalent, with no modules less than 5.5
• Postgraduate / Post Graduate Research – 6.5 or equivalent, with no modules less than 5.5

TOEFL:

• Undergraduate – 79 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
• Postgraduate / Post Graduate Research – 89 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking

PTE:

Undergraduate – 53 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.
Postgraduate / Post Graduate Research – 61 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.

The Requirements may Defer for some Programs.

For more Details on Entry Requirements, Click HERE.

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Type	Public
Campus Setting	Urban
Year of Establishment	1970
Programs Offered	Full-time, Part-time, Online
Total Enrollment	38,000+
International Students	3,000+
Intake Season	Fall
Accommodation	Available

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

Course	Fees
Undergraduate Courses	15,000 - 16,500 EUR
Graduate Taught Courses	16,000 - 17,000 EUR
Graduate Research Courses	16,000 - 27,500 EUR (varies band wise)
Avg.Living Cost	7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.