Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. With a history dating back over 150 years, the university has a combination of the traditional and the contemporary, giving it a distinct character. Today the university has over 37,000 students, including 5,000 international students from over 118 different countries.
Careers
The university delivers over 1000 professionally relevant courses, which are accredited by over 70 professional bodies and associations. Our dedicated and professional staff have developed programmes to help you become a work-ready graduate with the academic knowledge and skills that today’s employers need. As an integrated part of your bachelor degree, you may be able to spend a year on an industrial placement to develop your learning with practical experiences.
Academic Excellence
MMU is one of the largest providers of science, engineering and technology education in the country. In addition, the University is an international leader in clothing design and technology, home to the UK’s second largest business school, one of the largest teacher training providers in Europe and a UK leader in art and design, law, sports science, and the health and social work professions.
Facilities
Our impressive range of facilities are designed to develop your learning, from superbly equipped lecture theatres and teaching rooms to cutting-edge laboratories and specialist facilities. Your comprehensive virtual learning environment will contain electronic books, lecture notes, tutorials and study kits all accessible through a personalised online portal.
You will also benefit from our ongoing £350million investment in new buildings and facilities, which include a new Business School and Student Hub, a £6 million Contemporary Arts Centre, a £10 million Exercise and Sports centre and a new state of the art Engineering block.
Location
Manchester is one of the most extensive higher education centres in Europe and undoubtedly the most popular UK student city. The Greater Manchester area is home to more international students than any other area, outside London. Vibrant yet diverse, it’s a place where you’ll feel welcome. Our campus in Crewe town, 36 miles (58km) from Manchester offers a welcoming, relaxed, community feel and easy access to nearby towns and the surrounding countryside.
International Student Support
On arrival in the UK, there will be a welcome team to greet you at the airport and transport you directly to your accommodation. You will be welcomed to the University with a diverse programme of activities designed to help you settle in and make friends, and prepare you for your studies in the UK.
During your time at the university we offer a range of services including careers advice and welfare and immigration guidance. In addition, you will have a personal tutor to support your learning.
Free English language classes and one-to-one tutorials are available for all our international students at the university. Delivered by qualified and experienced tutors these classes focus on the skills needed for high quality academic writing, listening, reading and speaking, as well as grammar instruction.
