International pre-departure and welcome 2025/26

Our Careers Service is here to help you explore career options, reach your potential and succeed after graduation. Our specialist careers consultants will introduce you to key events and resources, including Student Circus – our partner platform dedicated to international students looking for jobs in the UK. Find out more.

Rise is an award winning online platform at Manchester Met offering students a wide range of co-curricular activities and initiatives enhancing your skills, personal and professional development and employability. Rise is an opportunity for every student to add bespoke experiences and expertise to their degree and you could even gain extra credits that improve your degree classification. Find out more.

If English is not your first language, we do offer a range of classes and resources focused on academic English. Find out more.

Hear from our Collections and Recovery team - part of Student Finance services - on how to pay your tuition fees, including managing your instalment plan and other money matters while studying at Manchester Met. Find out more.

Our Immigration and International Student Experience teams will guide you through your next steps once you arrive including Student visa responsibilities, importance of attendance and working in the UK and how to register with a doctor.

The Library at Manchester Met offers collections, support services, and welcoming study spaces. Find out more.

Peer Guides understand that starting university can be overwhelming, you are not alone! 

Gabi introduces you to our Peer Guide scheme, for Peer Support at Manchester Met. Peer Guides are students who have been trained to provide friendly, accessible support; from settling into university life in Manchester, to your mental wellbeing, academic worries and anything else in between; we are here for you.

Freya then shows you how to register on Vygo to join our safe and confidential space for support, advice, and guidance from Peer Guides. Vygo is a free app that connects you with Peer Guides, whether you are new to university or just need someone to talk to, Vygo makes it easy to connect with someone who has been in your shoes.

Register now - Head over to web.vygo.app to get started

Manchester Met Sport has a fantastic offer to keep you active and engaged. From sports clubs to free on-fitness classes and wellbeing initiatives.

The Student Hub is the first point of contact once you arrive on campus and enrol. The Student Hub offers support in-person, on the phone, via email and live chat as well as a comprehensive on-demand Digital Hub with 100+ FAQs. Find out more.

Placements support is one of many areas offered by the Careers Services to enhance your employability. Find out about placements and internship opportunities and the recourses and support available to you. Find out more.

We look forward to welcoming you to Manchester Met. We have a busy events calendar to help you get to know the university student services, settle in Manchester and make friends.