Manchester Metropolitan University

History, Affiliations and Ranking

Manchester Metropolitan University is a leading, modern research university that was established in 1824 as Manchester Mechanics Institute. Since then, with the founding of various Schools of specializations, one after the other, Manchester Met has today, emerged as a world-class University in the UK, educating over 40,000 students. It embodies the global spirit of the city of Manchester while resolving the city’s social, cultural, economic and environmental issues through its innovative research. An internationally well-connected University, Manchester Met is affiliated with University Alliance (UA), the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the North West Universities Association (NWUA), European University Association (EUA), and the Association of MBAs in addition to several academic, research, and corporate partnerships. The Times Higher Education ranks Manchester Met in the bracket #601-800 in its 2022 World University Rankings while the University is placed in the band #801-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2022.  

Infrastructure, Campus and Courses 

Manchester Metropolitan University campus is a modern campus, reflective of the cosmopolitan city of Manchester itself. Composed of modernized study and leisure spaces, the Manchester Met campus consists of world-class sports facilities including a swimming center and a library with a vast range of print and digital publications and other resources. Students can soak in the Manchester sunshine at the All Saints’ Park, or at the landscaped area near the Brooks Building on the campus. In 2011, the university announced a £350 million investment program for the largest physical change to its estate since its foundation. The infrastructure of Manchester Met is particularly known for the Statue of John Dalton, the Manchester School of Art building, the Grosvenor Building and the Righton Building. The University offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs spanning 40 diverse subject areas through 32 Departments and Schools and Professional support services organized into 6 specialized Faculties namely, Arts and Humanities, Law and Business, Education, Health, Psychology and Social Care and Science and Engineering. 

Accomplishments and Alumni

A top 1000 world university, Manchester Met has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of their multilingual Poetry Project named, ‘Mother Tongue, Other Tongue.’ Manchester Met’s Business School is one of the elite universities that hold the Triple Crown Accreditation, which is held by less than 1% of the universities worldwide. Further, from challenging perceptions within poetry to protecting threatened birds and their habitats and mapping Manchester’s music heritage, the University is a research powerhouse. 85% of Manchester Met’s research impact is rated as “world-leading” and “internationally excellent” by the REF, with the University’s research teams securing over £23 million of external investment in 2019. The University is recognized as one of the greenest universities and UK’s #1 Sustainable University by the People and Planet University League, in recognition of its efforts towards creating a sustainable, environment-friendly campus. Manchester Met has a vast international network comprising more than 3,20,000 graduates who live and work in 170+ countries worldwide. Some of the notable alumni include - John Bishop (Comedian and Writer), Sarah Burton OBE (Creative Director at Alexander McQueen), and Jonathan Mildenhall (Founder, 21st Century Brand). 

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies 

Manchester Metropolitan University has a student population of 40,000+ students, out of which 3000 are international students, who come from more than 130 countries. The university aims to build a culture of fairness and inclusion and celebrates diversity. To support international students on the campus, the University offers a generous amount of scholarships. Further, after graduating from Manchester Met, students can access a lifetime of career advice absolutely free of cost. The University has global industry links with companies such as, Nike, IBM, Bentley Motors, Volkswagen and Walt Disney. Here, students can do internships, get work placements, or work on collaborative projects. Some of the top companies that hire from Manchester Metropolitan University include JD Sports Fashion, Amazon, Deloitte, Hays and Microsoft among others.