Entry requirements
This information is provided as a guidance only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page.
We advise you to check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.
If you have these qualifications, that doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to get the place you want. We look at each application individually.
Foundation
You must have:
- Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama / Tawjihiyah(General Certificate of Secondary Education) with a minimum of 75% and a pass in Maths.
- SABIS with a minimum of Grade C overall, (Grade C in any A level subject specific requirements and pass Maths)
- Private school qualifications (High School Diploma of Secondary Education / American Diploma) – minimum GPA of 2.7 and pass in Maths.
IB Certificate, GCSEs or AS Levels are not suitable for entry to the Foundation Year.
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at minim level 5.5, with no scores less than minimum 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications.
Undergraduate/bachelors
We will consider students for undergraduate study who have completed:
- Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama/ Tawjihiyah or High School Diploma of Secondary Education plus a recognised foundation year with minimum 55% overall and no less than 55% in any subject specific requirements.
- SABIS plus a recognised foundation year with minimum 55% overall and no less than 55% in any subject specific requirements.
- Diploma / Certificate from a PAAET Institute with minimum Grade 2.0 / C / 73% / Good
- Diploma from Institutes listed as a Private University on ECCTIS with a minimum GPA 2.0
- First year of a Bachelor degree from a Public or Private University recognised in your country with a minimum GPA 2.67 / B- .
If an applicant has not passed Maths at High School they should successfully pass Maths on a UK Foundation to be able to be considered for year one entry.
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level minimum 6.0, with no scores less than minimum 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications. We advise you to check the relevant course page for English Language requirements as some courses may have a higher expected minimum requirements.
Undergraduate/bachelors advanced entry and top-up degrees
You can apply to join a bachelor’s degree course at Manchester Met in its second year if you have:
- Diploma from institutes recognised as a Private University in your country may be suitable with minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (Very good / grade B)
- Diploma or Certificate from a PAAET College with minimum Grade B / 3.00/4.00 / 83%+.
Postgraduate/masters
You must have a bachelor degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised in your country.
Courses which require a UK first class equivalence will expect applicants to have a Bachelor degree (Karshenashi) with minimum Distinction / 3.67 or minimum 3.0 plus 2 years’ work experience.
Courses which require a UK 2.1 equivalence will expect applicants to have a Bachelor degree (Karshenashi) with minimum Very Good / 3.0 or minimum 2.67 plus 2 years’ work experience.
Courses which require a UK 2.2 equivalence will expect applicants to have a Bachelor degree (Karshenashi) minimum 2.67 or minim 2.33 plus 2 years’ work experience.
You should have the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.5 with no scores less than 5.5 in any section. We may accept equivalent qualifications. Some postgraduate programmes have additional language requirements. If you know which programme you want to study, contact us to check its requirements.
English language requirements
You need to have a recognised English language qualification to study at Manchester Metropolitan.
The score required will vary depending on the qualification and the area of study you have chosen. If you hold an offer of a place from the University, your offer will give you the specific requirements for your course.
Typical International English Language Testing System (IELTS) requirements are:
- 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for undergraduate courses
- 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent for postgraduate courses
Visit our English language requirements page for examples of recognised tests and minimum acceptable scores.
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Visa requirements
You will need a visa to study in the UK unless you:
- are a British citizen
- are a citizen of a European Economic Area (EEA) member state or Switzerland
- have a visa to stay in the UK for another purpose that allows you to study. This might be because you are the husband, wife, partner or child of someone in the UK and have a dependent visa.
Applying for a visa can be confusing. To help, we explain the visa process in plain English.
Fees and Funding
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Tuition fees for 2023/2024 courses
Taught courses
You can use our online prospectus to check tuition fees for individual courses.
Some courses may have additional costs, for example for field trips, equipment, materials or professional / statutory body registration fees. Estimates are provided in the course listings. We will confirm fees as part of your offer.
Undergraduate taught courses
- If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £17,000 and £18,500.
Postgraduate taught courses
- If we classify you as an EU or Non-EU International student, you will normally pay between £17,000 and £19,000.
For more information on tuition fees visit: Tuition fees for international students
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Living costs
It sounds obvious, but your living costs really depend on your lifestyle – how you want to spend your free time.
We suggest you budget to spend at least £6,000 for the academic year, in addition to your accommodation costs and tuition fees. Around £9,000 will help you enjoy more of the sights and attractions that Manchester and the UK has to offer.
Basic expenses Estimated cost* Accommodation £434 per month Household bills in private accommodation £24 per month Shopping e.g. food, toiletries £82 per month Public transport £28 per month Mobile phone £12 per month *Average figures from the NatWest survey reported by students across the UK in 2020
Exchange Partners
Study at Manchester Met for a term or a year
We offer students from around the world the chance to study at Manchester Metropolitan for a term or a year as part of their university education.
Check out our Study Abroad programme and International Summer Schools to see what your options are.
Alumni
Find your local alumni ambassadors
Manchester Metropolitan has over 300,000 alumni worldwide.
You can contact our international alumni ambassadors - our former students who are happy to talk to you about their experience. They can help you get the support and advice you need to make the most of your time in Manchester.
- If you are a former student interested in becoming an international alumni ambassador, we explain what the role involves.
Contact our International Office
If you are a prospective student from Kuwait interested in studying at Manchester Met, please feel free to contact our International Office in Manchester.
Travel information
Useful information
0.4 Kuwaiti dinar is worth around £1 GBP.
- Exchange rate shown is the average given by the Bank of England from March 2019 to March 2020.
Getting here
7+
hours
Kuwait
Manchester
More than 70 airlines fly direct to Manchester from 210 destinations worldwide.
The airport is 10 miles from our city centre campus - a 20 minute train or taxi ride away.
• Flight times are a general guide. Actual journey times will vary, depending on route and airline.
Basic expenses
The cost of living in Manchester is slightly lower than in other major cities like London. Your basic expenses will include things like accommodation, insurance, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment.
It’s a good idea to plan a monthly budget to make sure you have enough money left over to cover your living costs after you’ve paid your tuition fees.