Manchester Metropolitan University
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About
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) began operations in 1970 as a state-run university in Manchester, England. As one of the largest universities in the UK, it is state-owned and dedicated to providing quality education and innovation. As located centrally in Manchester, MMU is accessible to students to experience a vibrant urban setting that has rich cultural heritage, thriving industries, and good transport links. MMU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, arts, engineering, health, science, and social sciences. The school is institutionally accredited by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), ensuring high quality academics. The school has over 38,000 students, with a huge international student population coming from over 140 countries. To support its international students, MMU provides customized services such as special orientation sessions, English language support, visa advice, and cultural orientation programs, in addition to outstanding campus facilities such as modern libraries, student accommodations, and career counseling.
Features
Why Manchester Metropolitan University?
- Diverse Program Options – MMU has different types of courses available in arts, business, science, engineering, health, and social sciences to cater to various academic interests.
- Strong Industry Partnerships – Close partnerships exist with businesses and organizations, offering students highly respected work placement and internship experiences.
- Diverse Student Population – With over 39,000 students, and just as many international students, MMU has an international campus culture.
- Modern Campus Facilities – MMU campuses have fully equipped libraries, laboratories, creative studios, and student support centres to facilitate learning and well-being.
- Comprehensive Support to Foreign Students – The university offers personalized help such as visa guidance, orientation, language support, and cultural activities in order to ensure foreign students' success.
Scholarship Details
International merits based Scholarships for graduates and undergraduates Students
Manchester Metropolitan University offers a list of merit-based scholarships to cover international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Undergraduates benefit from the Vice-Chancellor's International Regional Scholarships, which entail a 50% fee waiver in tuition for the first year, and International Undergraduate Scholarships offering £2,000 for each year of study in the entire course duration. Postgraduate students are also able to apply for the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship, which offers a £3,500 reduction in tuition fees, and other International Postgraduate Scholarships worth £2,500 annually. A high level of academic achievement of at least around 3.0 (ideally 3.3 or higher) is generally required to be considered. While some scholarships require individual application, many are automatically considered within the admissions process. They aim to reward academic excellence and assist foreign students in funding tuition fees for studying at MMU
University Accreditation/ Recognition
- Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) – MMU is officially accredited to maintaining high academic quality and standards of teaching and learning in every programme.
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – MMU's some of the business and accountancy programs are accredited by CIMA, through which students can obtain professional accounting qualifications.
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) – MMU architecture programmes have RIBA accreditation and graduates are qualified to meet professional requirements in architectural studies.
- British Psychological Society (BPS) – Psychology courses at MMU are BPS-accredited, assisting students in their progression towards professional careers in psychology.
- Association for Nutrition (AfN) – The AfN accredits university nutrition courses, which recognize that they are of professional and academic standards for education in nutrition.
Location
Ormond, Manchester, England
Financials
| Descriptions | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | GBP 21,053 |
| Cost of Living/Year | GBP 9,344 |
| *Application Fee |
GBP 0 - GBP 0
*Charged once per application |
| Estimated Total/Year | GBP 30,397 |
