Dating back to 1824, Manchester Metropolitan University is home to over 34,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including a diverse community of 3,000 international students from 130 countries.
4.3 out of 5 (68 ratings / 55 reviews) Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- Ranked in the world's top 200 universities under 50 years old (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020)
- 85% of research has 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' impact (REF 2014)
- Manchester is considered Britain's "best city to live in" (Global Liveability Survey 2019 by the Economist Intelligence Unit)
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (39)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Data Analytics
- M.Sc. Data Science
- M.Sc. Digital Marketing
- MA/MSc Fashion and Business
- M.Sc. Finance and Business
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Marketing (Sport)
- M.Sc. Project Management
- Master Public Administration
- M.A. Social Research
Arts, Design & Architecture (20)
- M.A. Animation
- MArch Architecture
- MA/MFA Contemporary Curating
- MA/MFA Design - Fashion
- MA/MFA Design - Illustration
- MA/MSc/MFA Design - Product and Furniture
- MA/MSc Fashion and Business
- MA/MFA Filmmaking
- MA/MFA Fine Art
- MA/MFA Interior Design
- MA/MFA Painting
- MA/MFA Photography
Social Sciences (20)
- M.Sc. Animal Behaviour
- M.A. Applied Criminology
- M.Sc. Forensic Psychology
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- M.Sc. Human Physiology
- MSc/PgDip Psychology (Conversion)
- M.Sc. Psychology by Research
- Master Public Administration
- M.A. Social Research
- M.A. Social Work
Medicine & Health (16)
- M.Sc. Advanced Physiotherapy
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Emergency Medicine
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- MSc/PgDip Human Nutrition
- M.Sc. Human Physiology
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- MSc/PgDip Sport Nutrition
- MSc/PgDip/PgCert Sport and Exercise Medicine
Applied Sciences & Professions (11)
- M.A. Applied Criminology
- MA/MFA Contemporary Curating
- MA/MSc Fashion and Business
- M.Sc. Forensic Psychology
- M.A. Social Research
- M.A. Social Work
Humanities (11)
- MA/MFA Contemporary Curating
- M.A. Creative Writing
- MFA Creative Writing
- MA/MFA Design - Illustration
- M.A. English Studies
- MA/MFA Fine Art
- MA/MFA Painting
Education & Training (10)
- M.A. Education Studies
- M.Sc. Human Physiology
- Postgraduate Certificate Primary Education with QTS
- MSc/PgDip Psychology (Conversion)
- M.Sc. Psychology by Research
Computer Science & IT (9)
- M.A. Animation
- M.Sc. Computing
- M.Sc. Cyber Security
- M.Sc. Data Analytics
- M.Sc. Data Science
Engineering & Technology (8)
- M.Sc. Emergency Medicine
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (8)
- M.Sc. Marketing (Sport)
- MSc/PgDip Sport Nutrition
- MSc/PgDip/PgCert Sport and Exercise Medicine
Law (8)
- M.A. Applied Criminology
- Postgraduate Diploma Bar Professional Training Course
- Postgraduate Diploma Law
- LL.M. Laws
- Postgraduate Diploma Legal Practice Course
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Science
- M.Sc. Cellular Pathology
- M.Sc. Clinical Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Conservation Biology
- M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
- M.Sc. Zoo Conservation Biology
Journalism & Media (5)
- M.Sc. Digital Marketing
- MA/MFA Photography
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
About
History
A university with a history of education since 1824.
Education
- Courses and qualifications are available across five faculties.
- Pre-sessional English courses and free English language support
- Academic and Study Skills Tutors are also available for international students
Research
- 85% of our research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014)
Career
We provide our students with regular employability events, including advice workshops, industry networking, guest speakers and careers fairs, as well as lifetime online careers advice after graduating.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
801 -50
2020
751 50
2019
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
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2020
601
2019
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
-
2019
801
2018
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
931 3
2019
934
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
At Manchester Met, we have a student support officer based in each faculty. This officer is available throughout the year to provide advice and guidance on any aspect of University life, including finding your way around campus and Manchester, presentation skills, exam tips and dealing with stress.
You can get additional help and advice from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), an organisation that promotes and protects the needs of international students in the UK. They offer a telephone advice service and also, publish guidance on a wide range of international student matters, such as, how to apply, visas, working in the UK and living in the UK.
Housing services
We offer an excellent choice of accommodation, from en-suite rooms in shared flats to traditional bedrooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms, which are set in residential areas close to our campuses. All of our student accommodation is near local facilities, including shops, restaurants and cafes, and has excellent transport links to help you explore the area.
Library services
- Our Library is open 24 hours per day, September to June including through Christmas and New Year (Please note that our library and all our services are available for everyone in 2020-21, but with some differences to keep us all safe. Please visit our website for further details)
Student Life
Campus life
Our city-centre campus is located amongst world-renowned music, arts, shopping and sports venues and the second largest Chinatown in Britain.
Sports facilities
We have several sports facilities right on our doorstep, offering a great range of health and fitness activities and exclusive membership deals for students.
Student clubs
- Over 150 sports clubs and societies
Accreditation
We are a triple accredited business school. This achievement places us among the very best business schools in the world.
These accreditations are testament to our high standards of excellence in teaching and research.
Student Reviews
Studying at Manchester Met
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The university is nice because it is close to city centre. The facilities are quite okay too.
My first experience while studying in the UK
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I had quite an experience, at first it was difficult cause I barely knew anyone. I can remember getting on wrong buses several times. But with the help of the school and a few people I got acquainted with, everything became easy.
This is how it shouldn't be!
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The overall experience was not that good as I expected. The program we had was not suitable enough to gain the basic knowledge that we'll need in the next steps of studying or even working. There were some good courses that were worth going to, but others were useless due to the fact that our teachers/professors weren't specialists or even profound in their fields. In...
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