🎨Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester, UK

QS World 2026 · #643

A large, creative Manchester university known for art, design and fashion alongside applied business and computing.

About Man Met

Manchester Metropolitan University sits in the heart of Manchester, one of England's biggest international student hubs, with teaching sites integrated across the city centre. It has particular strength in art and design, fashion and textiles, architecture and interior design, business and management, and computing and games development, with a genuinely creative, applied teaching profile. International fees typically sit in the mid-£16,000-£18,500 range, and Manchester's living costs are generally lower than London while still offering major-city opportunities and a large international student community.

Why students choose it

  • Strong studio-based teaching in art, design and fashion with real industry links
  • A major international city with lower living costs than London
  • A large, diverse student community alongside applied business and computing degrees

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 30

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£20,000–£28,000/yr

mid tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, Manchester

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Man Met's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Art and Design

⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation

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Typical entry: Portfolio

Fashion

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Portfolio / audition

Business and Marketing

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Architecture

⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation

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Typical entry: Portfolio

Education

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Man Met FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Man Met as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Man Met?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Man Met expects around BBB at A Level or 30 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Man Met's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Man Met's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Man Met cost for international students?

International tuition at Man Met typically falls in the £20,000–£28,000/yr range (mid tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Man Met's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Man Met?

Man Met follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Man Met's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Man Met?

UK universities, including Man Met, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Man Met known for?

A large, creative Manchester university known for art, design and fashion alongside applied business and computing. Manchester Metropolitan University sits in the heart of Manchester, one of England's biggest international student hubs, with teaching sites integrated across the city centre. It has particular strength in art and design, fashion and textiles, architecture and interior design, business and management, and computing and games development, with a genuinely creative, applied teaching profile. International fees typically sit in the mid-£16,000-£18,500 range, and Manchester's living costs are generally lower than London while still offering major-city opportunities and a large international student community.

Can I apply to Man Met with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Man Met accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Man Met and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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