Why Manchester Met?
Explore the opportunities available to you at Manchester Met. Discover a student experience as individual as you are.
An outstanding student experience
At Manchester Met, you get access to an incredible range of opportunities to tailor your learning to your interests, and create the university experience that’s right for you.
You can find your people in our diverse student community and your place in our inspiring, global city. Wherever your passions lie, Manchester Met gives you the ability and confidence to explore them – supporting you every step of the way.
Modern University of the Year 2026
Our latest accolade comes as part of The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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Gold standard education
Future-focused learning. Student-centred teaching. World-class facilities. Just a few of the reasons why we’re rated an "outstanding" university in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023-27).
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Introducing Future Me
Find out more“Through Future Me, I had the opportunity to do many interdisciplinary activities that I would never normally have been able to do as part of my course.”
“Through Future Me, I had the opportunity to do many interdisciplinary activities that I would never normally have been able to do as part of my course.”
Live life to the full in the ultimate student city
Welcome to Manchester
It's official - the QS Best Student Cities 2026 ranks Manchester in the UK’s top five student cities. You'll find something to suit every interest, and incredible opportunities after you graduate. Our city centre campus puts you at the heart of it.
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Find your people. Pursue your passions.
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Your Union
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Sport and fitness
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Get inspired to make a difference
Proudly driving progress for over 200 years
Since 1824, we’ve been working with our students to tackle inequalities, champion creative excellence, lead sustainability, transform health and drive economic growth.
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Sustainability at Manchester Met
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Research at Manchester Met
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Be part of something big
What happens here influences the world. With over 350,000 graduates in 170 countries, our alumni are making a difference across the globe.
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An outstanding student experience
Gold-standard learning experience
Our overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) means we're rated outstanding for our student experience.
Ranked 7th for student satisfaction
Ranked 7th in England for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, according to The Times.
A top five student city
Proud to be located in the centre of Manchester, a top five UK student city in the QS Best Student Cities 2026.
The UK's most sustainable univerity
We've been ranked as the UK’s most sustainable university, achieving 1st place in the 2025/26 People & Planet University League.