Manchester Metropolitan University

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Manchester Metropolitan University is home to a diverse community of international students from 130 countries.
Located in the centre of Manchester, Manchester Met’s campus is conveniently located close to the city’s many world-renowned music, sports and cultural venues, as well as the second-largest Chinatown in Britain. Voted the UK’s best city to live in*, Manchester is also considered one of the world's top 15 cities for Generation Z††.

The University is undergoing a £400m investment programme to enhance its teaching and research facilities, buildings and public spaces. This includes the opening of our Institute of Sport and School of Digital Arts (SODA).

Manchester Metropolitan conducts research in fields that are actively shaping the world, both now and in the future. Eighty five percent of the University’s research has 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' impact**, which is testament to the quality of the research that it conducts. For example, the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre is leading the development of clean energy, whilst the Future Economies Research Centre is working to develop policy and business change on a global scale.

Manchester Met aims to mould students into highly employable individuals. The University provides its students with regular employability events, including advice workshops, networking opportunities, guest speakers and careers fairs. It also has industry links with many global companies, including Walt Disney, Bentley Motors, Microsoft, IBM, Nike, SAP, plus many more. Support continues after graduation, with students benefitting from lifelong access to its digital careers service.

International students are supported throughout their journey to Manchester Met by the University’s knowledgeable and friendly International Office. The team are there to help with queries that students have prior to leaving their home countries.

The University also provides support to students once they join, such as free English language classes and help from Academic and Study Skills Tutors.

The University’s Student Hub offers a comprehensive information service on all student-related matters. It can refer students for specialist support on student living, studying and finance, as well as immigration and welfare. Manchester Met provides both face-to-face and online support, offering services flexibly to meet the individual needs of students.

In addition, Manchester Metropolitan also has a confidential Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing Team who can provide guidance through one-to-one sessions or group workshops on relaxation, stress management and confidence building.

The University also provides a range of scholarships exclusive to international students, up to the value of £3,000¶.

*Global Liveability Survey 2019 by the Economist Intelligence Unit
††Generation Z City Index 2019
** REF 2014
¶The amounts quoted relate to the 2021-22 academic year and may change for the 2022-23 academic year.